The re-emergence of screwworm, thought to be eradicated, has struck fear into the United States' cattle industry.
The Financial Services Ombudsman Scheme is reminding Kiwis heading abroad to read their travel insurance policy after a family's claim was recently denied after their flight was cancelled.
A councillor claims she could be dismissed from her seat on Nelson City Council on Thursday. What’s going on?
The country's first doctor-led bowel screening test was the same one used by the National Bowel Screening programme, currently offered to New Zealanders aged between 58 and 74.
MetService said it was "a cold and frosty start for many", with Wānaka and Hamilton both recording 0C, and Queenstown and Timaru dropping to -1C at 7am.
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including Trump threatens retaliation after a helicopter’s shot down, and a man flees from Police into an alligator infested swamp.
A US man fleeing police jumped into a swamp and was bitten by an alligator before officers arrested him.
Valerie Hargrave was found lying in long grass beside a Christchurch walking track after spending four nights in the elements.
Halfback Cam Roigard says his team are embracing the expectation as competition front-runners ahead of Saturday's semifinal.
Sixteen licensed premises were visited during the recent controlled alcohol purchase operation, and five of these failed a compliance check by selling alcohol to a minor.
According to new wastewater testing data from police, the use of meth and MDMA increased in the early part of the year.
"Public transport should help people get ahead, not become a luxury people get priced out of," said Tangi Utikere, Labour's transport spokesperson.
Masterton's historic fernery was forced to close on Wednesday after people defecated inside it.
Between 2009 and his retirement, the man flew more than 900 domestic and international flights as a captain, earning over $2.9 million
Police were called to Masjid As-Salam on Akatea Rd in Glendene shortly after 7pm on Tuesday.
The shipment containing 100kg of cocaine was intercepted following an inspection on Monday.
It was the largest ever penalty of its kind imposed in New Zealand.
Police are investigating after a fire tore through 200m of mature trees at Waitaki Boys' High School on Tuesday morning.
Scotty Stevenson and Patrick McKendry discuss Super Rugby's upcoming semifinals – including what Beauden Barrett's return means for the Blues.
ASB penalised $6.7m over 'inadequate' anti-money laundering systems; Labour pledges public transport fare cap if elected; Town's attraction closed by people pooing.
A young puppy was found in a carboard box outside SPCA Gisborne centre, and is now being "well looked after" by staff.
The volcanic eruption of Tarawera in 1886 is one of the country’s most significant and catastrophic historical events, changing the landscape and people of Te Arawa forever.
According to the Public Service Association, roles across Taranaki, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, and Tairāwhiti are proposed for disestablishment.
Kaikōura community have stepped up with funding for three cycle and foot bridges on a 2km stretch in the north of Canterbury region.
Meridian Energy’s fast-track proposal to draw more water from Lake Pukaki has sparked concerns it could hurt Mackenzie's tourism industry and threaten its pristine image.
