The toothpaste pot lid was discovered in a Melbourne rubbish dump back in 1995.

Dry summer and treatment problems blamed for sewage smells in two parts of Auckland.

More than 70 judges based in nine countries have co-judged the entries.

The council, RSA and Police have agreed on the consolidated list of events.

Coroner rejects on-call doctor's evidence of Auckland traffic jams on evening of death.

The strange vapour trail in skies across the North Island has puzzled residents.

Coroner finds Zachary Gravatt would probably have died even if doctor returned sooner.

All the new cases were females under two years old.

Director Andy Langley confirmed a prisoner was hospitalised after an alleged assault.

Six fire crews are battling the blaze.

School strikes loom following the rejection of the latest Government pay offer.

West Aucklanders are getting mixed messages about public transport, says one politician.

Loyalty to Red Army plays pivotal role in NTOB reclaiming crown as best in country again.

Horror run on New Zealand roads continues.

Dwayne Rowsell has opened his own fitness studio in Newmarket.

The famously private actor has been spending time in the South Island with family.

PM said she had been proud of NZ's inclusive response to the attacks.

"We all owe them deep gratitude for the dangerous work they do," the Duke said.

Ezekiel Loua,12, and uncle Fulumoa Daly, 35, were among 27 killed on NZ roads this week.

A mother-of-two said she saw a man walking up her driveway holding a gun.

Police say inquiries into the circumstance of the incident are being made.

Weather warnings for heavy rain are in place for much of the country.

EDITORIAL: Auckland's makeover is going to look good.

Baby Te Tairawhiti's first words after the crash that killed his mum were: 'Mum and Dad'.

But 87 per cent of the time, Auckland motorists escaped licence demerit points on fines.

The woman was airlifted to Auckland City Hospital in a critical condition about 6pm today.

The steel walkway will be unveiled in Auckland's Dove-Myer Robinson Park in May 2020.

Police say there is no specific threat, but are urging caution after Christchurch attacks.

The priority group is people aged 12 months to 28 years who have never been vaccinated.