Ruth Money calls for expert decisions in sensitive trials, not juries.

Rate revenue will rise by 9.95%, with the first instalments to be sent this month.

Brad Callaghan killed young mother Carmen Thomas in 2010

'While cold snaps and frost will occur, they are expected to be less frequent than usual.'

The gelding returns to racing at Arawa Park on Wednesday after a nine-month break.

Fire and Emergency said crews were called to the incident just after 8.15pm.

Convicted money launderer Ye Hua's prison sentence has been reduced by 18 months.

Soldiers and Fire and Emergency rapid response teams are being sent to Tasman to help.

The athlete argued that his use of cocaine was unrelated to sport performance.

Council received 1400 submissions; more than 1300 opposed the helicopter flights.

'As a sailor, I still felt like I had more to give to the team.'

Kaingaroa Timberlands has bought 9200ha of forestry land in South Waikato.

'Accountability matters,' one of his victims said as she confronted him after 30 years.

May's annual consent total is the second-lowest for any month since the end of 2018.

When shops run out of the Kiwi favourite there will be no more packets to buy.

The Super Rugby franchise is facing financial pressures.

'We will not stay silent,' a family member said.

Tasman expects up to 150mm of rain; Nelson forecasts 80-100mm.

Nearly 300 vehicles were stopped by police in the two-week late-night operation.

The 6-month-old boy remains in critical condition at Starship Hospital.

But the retail sector is optimistic, with 40% expecting better conditions soon.

Police say she has the mental capacity of a 12-year-old.

One person was taken to Auckland Hospital in moderate condition by ambulance.

The British TV star called the damage heartbreaking.

Jade Clifford, 28, is both a nursing student and Miss NZ finalist.

The body was found by a member of the public at Oneroa Beach.