State Highway 1 has reopened near Hampton Downs following a four-car crash.

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Te Kuiti incident reported around 1.45pm, with cordons in place in the town earlier.

The passenger and their brother were both hurt in the crash that occurred on Saturday.

Police rushed to the scene just after 2.30pm on Saturday.

The overall number of sales to foreign buyers has eased in the latest quarter.

Police have released graphic video of the goat being tasered 13 times.

Members of the public have helped police arrest an alleged meth-dealer in Lower Hutt.

Huka Lodge embodies the effortless perfection expected by its well-heeled clientele.

Roads could be affected a low pressure system brings wind and rain to the North Island.

Home values in the town of 6800 people jumped more than 25 per cent over past year.

Lawyer claims client was just at the scene of the shooting to see what was going on.

Baker did not commit serious misconduct when he threw a ball of dough at a colleague.

Police are trying to work out how a woman suffered serious facial injuries.

Police are warning whale-watchers not to stop on the motorway, after several near misses.

A young man had to be winched to safety.

Sara Dajani looks at the best destinations for family holidays around the North Island.

Rubbish bag collection in Whanganui is back to normal, according to Waste Management.

Students at two schools in lockdown have been allowed to go home.

The city was in contention as one of the coldest cities in the North Island.

A seventh person has died overnight after the horror crash in Waverley.

Three North Island iwi beat out foreign buyers for three kiwifruit orchards in Te Puke.

The company will be shifting its focus to its ferry services.

Fronts from the south-west to move over South Island first, then North Island this evening

Afghans who risked themselves and their families to help New Zealand troops become Kiwis.

Showers are forecast for most of the and another low is bringing more wet weather.

Spray painters and panel beaters at increased health risk.

Caroline Boyd died when she was hit by a car while out running.

An algae species that creates mucus-like lake snot has likely now spread to Lake Taupo.

Paul Nimmo jailed for 5 years, 3 months for sexual abuse.