Benjamin Wong's lawyer: 'It is difficult to conceive of an explanation that makes sense.'

The foundation supports 80 homes and helps 1500 people reintegrate annually.

'I am absolutely passionate about motorsport'.

The council's boss says Pukenamu Queen's Park should not become a 'bollard farm'.

Police are looking for witnesses and any CCTV or dashcam footage.

Bill Thurlow believes Whangaehu can handle the 59kg topweight at Trentham.

Ashley Steedman has 'fallen in love with the job'.

'Upon arrival they found one person trapped in a vehicle.'

Defendant calls out: “you’ve got the wrong hit man”.

'They are really proud and stoked.'

Mexican cartels are undercutting Asian suppliers, increasing meth supply.

Forty-two councils will hold a poll for Māori wards in 2025 elections.

About 200 litres of diesel spilled on State Highway 1 at Sanson.

'This sort of violence against our staff is unacceptable.'

The crash occurred about 10.10am at the Newbury Line and Te Ngaio Rd intersection.

'Her raw talent across all aspects of the game is truly exciting.'

'Smaller operators play a critical role and do an excellent job.'

The Hurricanes face the Crusaders on Friday in a crucial Super Rugby Pacific clash.

Police would only refer to the incident as 'threats'.

Police said the road was closed until about 9pm.

Sam Bridgewater co-founded The Pure Food Co.

'We would be lost without them in Whanganui.'

The first court was evacuated about 10.45am.

Applications surged to 9702 in 2024 after the academic changes were made.

'I’m just trying to help as many people as I can, that’s my passion.'

Most people spend money on things they think they probably shouldn’t.

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

Three ambulances and a helicopter responded to the Woodville crash.

Police advise residents being targeted to 'close the door and not engage with the person'.