Colin Stephenson, 59, was one of 27 people killed on New Zealand roads last week.

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

Tourist fell while on a guided trip of Moutohorā Island.

Horror run on New Zealand roads continues.

Homicide investigation was launched on Friday evening following woman's death.

"She won't build a wall, she won't slam a door, she will talk about refugees."

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

The Serious Crash Unit will examine the scene.

Police were called to the address at Lemnos Ave in the Wellington suburb of Karori.

Four people have died on New Zealand roads in less than 11 hours.

Due to the "advanced decomposition of her body" a cause of death could not be determined.

A car reportedly hit a kerb and flipped, before it then hit a tree and a power pole.

Cordons are in place while police determine what the item is.

Historic military equipment has been found by fishermen near Lyttelton.

Police were alerted to the two-car crash around 5.45pm.

Emergency services were called to the incident on Symonds St.

A cement truck driver has been taken to hospital after a crash in South Auckland.

Police inquiries have been unable to confirm whether a shot has actually been fired.

NZTA advise motorists to avoid the area if possible or be prepared for delays.

Member's bill to protect first responders may pass first reading with cross-party support.

A West Auckland primary school and early child care centre went into lockdown.

The pair's death has been referred to the coroner.

The Herald captured the bittersweet moment when the two strangers were reunited.

Police investigating after woman taken to Manukau Super Clinic in a critical condition.

There was a "very loud crack" when Robert Franklin hit the ground. His leg had snapped.

To lose one family member was tough, to lose five was "unbelievable", says relative.

It is believed a group of youths were turned away from the party just before the incident.

Police: "Our enquiries are ongoing and we cannot rule out further arrests."

Tear gas was used in Palmerston North after man with gun refused to surrender, police say.

The object had been bobbing up and down about 500 metres from the shoreline.