A 44-year-old will appear in Manukau District Court on multiple charges.

Scope needed to be widened "even if this hurts the egos of former ministers" - van Velden.

The early morning shake off Southland was 12km deep, GeoNet says.

A bunch of Kiwis banded together to make their own way to New York after disruption.

Some travellers have had to spend an unscheduled night in Washington DC.

A second person is also dead after a separate crash near Taupō, police say.

Crash on Coatesville-Riverhead Highway occurred after police signalled driver to stop.

One resident described the vehicle's speed as "insane" before the crash.

The grandmother heard roof iron 'peeling back' as the tornado hit with 'boom and a bang'.

Severe weather hits as school holidays begin, with evacuations in Marlborough.

Police say the death is not being treated as suspicious.

One Kiwi due to fly home yesterday must now wait till Saturday, she says.

Air NZ cancelled flights due to ash from Mt Lewotobi Laki-Laki.

More than 80 firefighters from 20 fire appliances were called to help.

The couple didn't get a chance to enjoy the life they dreamed of, says NZ-based relative.

Economists expect a 25bp cut next month or in August, with another by year-end.

The wet weather has also caused a mudslide that's blocking a North Island highway.

Top GP warns the surge of winter illnesses is just getting under way.

Fully funded hospices and improved end-of-life education needed, report finds.

A horse tied to a post in floodwaters would likely have drowned if not for Chase Gage.

The officers were searching the vehicle after smelling cannabis.

Police say they are still trying to piece together the circumstances of the death.

'Why put more money into a system that’s not working?', abuse in care survivor says.

The flight reached 105km, just past the Kármán line, and lasted 11 minutes.

Almost 190 Kiwis have been recognised, including a former All Black.

Police condemn behaviour as 'incredibly reckless' and vow to arrest all those involved.

The 'terrifying' incident occurred at a public library.

The stormy conditions have already started in the south and will spread north Sunday.

The man was seen on school grounds.

The Deputy PM backed Act MP defending herself, but not her use of the obscenity.

'This is not democracy. These are the seeds of anarchy,' the NZ First leader said.

The Finance Minister is signalling changes, saying they would be 'positive'.

The attack left Milan Tufuga with multiple leg wounds and needing stitches.

The dog attack occurred as a school holiday programme took place nearby.

The incident comes after the attempted abduction of a Manurewa schoolboy on Monday.

Police investigating an attempted snatching involving a man in a distinctive white sedan.

'There were a lot of walking wounded.'

New unemployment rate figures are due out today.

The boy described the man's car as having offensive words and gestures on its panels.

The diver and his dive buddy say the shark involved was a great white.

The plant was destroyed in massive blaze that sent toxic smoke across North Shore suburbs.

Stacey Winiata is starting on the future birthday cards and videos she wants to leave.

David Dawson's name is on two war memorials. But he didn't die a soldier.

'These thunder slaps are godlike', wrote one Aucklander after a sleepless night for many.

Girl, 10, and nanny had lucky escape when part of a tree fell on a car they'd just exited.

Husband kept scratchie win secret from wife for two days over fear they hadn't really won.

A skydiving crash nearly took Jono Magee's life. This is how he was saved.

Ex-eye doctor – acquitted of murdering wife last year – spoke extensively for documentary.

Hone’s father said the garage sale exceeded the family's expectations with donations.

Hone Hillman is selling toys out of his mum's garage so he can visit his favourite cousin.

Police arrested eight youths, aged 15 to 19, during a day of violence.

On The Up: How four inspirational New Zealanders keep focused on their goals.

Some places received almost half a metre of rain in the late-week drencher.

Police said a man was found critically injured with stab wounds overnight.

Goff is expected to leave the UK this weekend.

Dozens flooded on to the busy motorway - halting traffic - in the November incident.

Waiuku College went into lockdown before 9am due to a credible threat.

Power out north of city after 'experienced' skydiver's crash landing.

Police are urging the motorists involved to "do the right thing and come forward".

'They bit him on the elbow and on the hand.'

Partner held on to hope for 'miracle' before body found after swimmer caught in rip.

'Devastated' family now trying to fly to NZ from India.

‘How the hell?’, grandmother says after cyclist told her to pay $12,000 in bike repairs.

Police mistakenly certified untrained officer to use speed radar device, court told.

Hospitals across the city were affected by the outage.

Heavy rainfall warnings have also been issued in the North and South Islands.

Smoke from the blaze drifted as far west as Piha, prompting a Fire and Emergency warning.

Pinched Porsche 911 eventually recovered after dramatic wrong-way police pursuit.

The commune - which was led by convicted sex offender Bert Potter - had a dark history.

The hospital nurse who died 'touched the lives of so many' – friend.

The restrictions announced today are expected to last at least two weeks.

'You betcha they didn't expect to see us,' swimmer says of boaties caught with '200 fish'.

Holidaying teens have been involved in violent altercations and excessive drinking.

Buns representing Jesus Christ's death on sale days after celebrations marking his birth.

Champion golfer among six new dames and knights.