The High Court in Wellington.

Woman sentenced after running over and killing mother while drunk

Tepaea Awatere, 25, pleaded guilty in June to reckless driving causing the death of her mother and injuring another in Naenae in March.

Thu, Aug 28

Several shootings in Levin over the last two days have led police to step up their presence in the town.

Horowhenua's Mayor says residents anxious after spate of shootings

Police recently seized four guns and a large knife in Levin, Horowhenua.

Sun, Aug 24

A southern right whale, or tohorā, and its calf

Secret whale gathering point found in Southern Ocean

Researchers have tracked New Zealand's southern right whales, discovering a spot in the ocean where they converge.

Sun, Aug 24

Sarah Shaw and her six-year-old son Isaac after their release from ICE custody.

Kiwi mum speaks to media after three weeks in US detainment centre

Sarah Shaw and her six-year-old son Isaac were held at the Dilley, Texas facility after a mix-up with her visa at the Canadian border.

Wed, Aug 20

2:24