A report which found that New Zealand's intelligence agency had "arguably" not broken the law has been…

1. GCSB cleared of illegal spying

A survey of a small inshore island at Cape Foulwind, near Westport, has led to the surprise discovery of what appears to…

A woman and her young son escaped injury when their car ploughed into a house in west Auckland today. The car crashed into…

"Runaway millionaire'' Leo Gao's bid to have his jail sentence reduced has been rejected by the Court of Appeal. In its…

The father of a man killed by a notorious drink-driver says he fears for the safety of the community…

The man accused of an assault that left the victim in hospital for over a week has been found not guilty at Napier District…

The Police Commissioner has apologised for mistakes made during the Urewera raids but says those arrested and convicted…

A boob made on a Wellington street sign is being put to good use. The misspelled 'Topless Tce - No Exit' had heads turning…

A fracas at a West Coast funeral wake left one innocent bystander unconscious and his brother nursing a bruised head, the…

Arnott Heights residents hope to convince authorities to install a pedestrian crossing in the Greymouth…

Prime Minister John Key has expressed his support for a multi-million-dollar irrigation scheme in the Hawke's Bay. On a…

Taradale mother Tracey Gibb is giving up her battle for a permanent streetside memorial to her son killed while cycling…

A Far North couple fatally shot at their home will be buried together but their families are yet to decide where.

Wanganui High School has been approved by the international Confucius Institute in Beijing to set up a Confucius Classroom…

A Wanganui man is offering any prospective employer 52 dozen beer if they take him on as an apprentice. Mr…

1. Free beer in exchange for job

Police acted "unlawfully, unjustifiably and unreasonably" in establishing road blocks, and detaining and searching people…

1. video Police statement on Operation 8 (4:18)

More than 1000 lightning strikes have been recorded across NZ today, and more are expected, as a band of thunderstorms moves…

1. video Lightning strikes over Auckland (1:18)

Education Minister Hekia Parata has announced that four Christchurch schools will be closed to form a new super school.

1. video Hekia Parata: 'We have had some lessons' (2:26)

A section of the Milford Rd will be closed from tomorrow for up to two weeks to allow the New Zealand Transport Agency to…

An Auckland man accused of killing his flatmate has been found to be "legally insane" at the time, according…

It was a toss-up whether Badger or Huhana was the 100th kiwi raised on Matakohe/Limestone Island in Whangarei Harbour.

1. Saddleback release in wildlife reserve

Most New Zealanders have lost confidence that government departments, financial institutions and telecommunications companies…

1. Private sector not immune to data blunders - expert

Wellington Zoo has put a new listing on Trade Me, giving bidders the opportunity to name their newest arrival - a Goliath…

A prisoner who killed a prison officer has had seven months added on to his sentence. Yesterday, APNZ reported Latu Kepu's…

Former Napier city councillor Peter Beckett, 56, is standing trial at Salmon Arm Provincial Court for…

1. Kiwi's murder trial in Canada set for May, 2013

The United States wants to continue a criminal data matching scheme for assessing risks of threats that it began with New…

1. Audrey Young: Wrong audience for Bolger tirade (49 comments)

Parasites that live inside humans could find life a bit tougher in future, thanks to the University of Otago and the Bill…

Whether it's walls of apartments on the ridges overlooking Browns Bay or 18-storey high rises in Newmarket, the council…

1. High-density plans rewind Panmure's clock 13 years

The Independent Police Conduct Authority will release its report today into the behaviour of police in the Urewera dawn…

Lake Hawea climber Dean Staples' hold on the record for the most ascents of Mt Everest by a New Zealander…

1. Google puts you on top of the world

Intensification of housing needs to be matched by intensification of amenities, writes Dr Jamie Hosking. It must be sensitive…

1. High-density plans rewind Panmure's clock 13 years

1. Key backs changes to carer's law

1. video Mighty River Power: 'Large number of first time investors' (1:25)

Urban Search and Rescue teams spent a month crawling…

1. Fran O'Sullivan: Time for Key to spread the success story (121 comments)

Editorial: Science has been a black hole for taxpayers' money. Governments of all stripes agree that…

1. Science experiments leaves expert cold

A crime spree rattling the Cannes Film Festival is continuing, with a second hotel robbery and several physical attacks…

1. video US $1m in jewels stolen at Cannes film fest (0:47)

Nelson's Salisbury School will remain open after a year-long battle with the Ministry of Education. The…

Catherine Zeta-Jones is eager to get on with her life after being treated for bipolar II disorder, says…

1. Douglas backs bipolar wife

"A month ago my 18-year-old daughter was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis," writes Camilla.

1. Two of the firm ones please (34 comments)

Whanganui District Health Board has formally adopted Whanau Ora - and it will benefit the entire Wanganui community. The…

1. Forum urges smoking ban