Te Matatini 2025 kicks off at New Plymouth’s Bowl of Brooklands.

She became a cultural ambassador, touring globally with New Zealand delegations.

Bayly gone after putting hand on staffer's arm. Four months ago, he called man a loser.

Auckland University students expected satellite access last year.

Contractors finished 12km of tarseal through Tāngarākau Gorge on SH43.

The Hunga Hunga Hall has been part of the Waikato rural community since 1954.

Arsonist asked 'Does this light fires?' as he bought a bottle of meths at service station.

The fire was reported after 3pm.

Thomas Henry May had been drinking at a pub and was heading to Hamilton when he crashed.

Bayly released a statement shortly before midday.

The record took place in Australia at Spring Valley Farm, Darkan, southeast of Perth.

He denied being a paedophile, even after pleading guilty to repeated sexual abuse.

Action comes after violent scenes at Rainbow Parade last weekend.

Patrick Neho claimed he did it to feed his children but in reality, he fed his addictions.

Geoffrey Kelly was last seen on Thursday night wearing grey shorts and a tan sweatshirt.

The man died at the scene after reports that he was stabbed in public.

Ray Hooker began caring for pigeons at just 11 years old.

Three men were sentenced in Rotorua on Friday to home detention.

The officer has been granted interim name suppression and is yet to enter a plea.

Mathew Karetu was dealing drugs as the national president of the Barbarians chapter.

One person was taken into custody.

The road was partially blocked.

A woman parked on the roadside is of particular interest.

The trust has raised $30,000 of the $300,000 for the Hastings statue.

The young woman became resentful over having to care for the 2-year-old.

McKenzie scored 20 of the Chiefs' 25 points in their round-one win over the Blues.

Genesis net profit leaps past $70m in volatile environment.