The bribe was over a goods contract for USB flash drives from China.

A week after axing his Auckland shows, the superstar has performed across the Tasman.

All four men have denied the allegations and said they will defend the charges in court.

Behaviour found to be 'offensive' - and later one staff member was in tears.

'Memory box' initiative aims to boost donations for appeal helping NZ Women's Refuge.

A minute's silence will be observed at festival on anniversary of Christchurch attacks.

A look into the life of the man charged with NZ's most notorious murder in recent years.

The five key issues raised during the trial the jury grappled with in their deliberation.

The killer 'changed his mind' about his plea once faced with 'bleak' 15 years in prison.

This summer seen is as a warning, with climate change to fuel more extreme weather.

Tim Rogers' last act was to have his organs donated to 10 strangers.

The Auckland man was accused of assaulting his son, causing a fatal brain bleed.

All remaining Australian shows will go ahead as planned.

The global superstar had to cut his Sunday show sort due to 'walking pneumonia'.

Serious doubts over next two Auckland shows as superstar diagnosed with walking pneumonia.

Here's a few tips to help to get ahead of the pack.

Decision was made after careful consideration, organisers say.

The city is committed to having its whole 1360-strong fleet fully electric by 2040.

Owner stunned to find lost painting in his collection.

Victoria St is meant to carry the load when a Wellesley St intersection closes on March 1.

For eight years a mother and her daughter lay covered by stone under an Auckland bridge.

Southern and eastern rail lines disrupted; engineers at site.

The major operation targetted the importation of methamphetamine and other drugs.

In the end he took a regular taxi, which cost him about $80.