Ripped-off workers owed thousands in unpaid wages, holiday pay and for the repayments.

A witness said the man's motorbike slid out and he went headfirst into the middle barrier.

Police say they hope to identify the owners of the property over the next few days.

Whangamatā Surf Life Saving Club is still $500k short of the revised target.

The offenders stole alcohol, cigarettes and the till.

Ruapehu's crater lake is unusually cool, while Whakaari's eruptive episode may be ending.

Drivers asked to find alternative route.

Since the kākāpō returned to the Waikato last year, they have been keeping rangers busy.

Jean Chegwidden has worked as a nurse for more than 60 years.

A detour of 23km or about 16mins will be in place.

Judge Tini Clark: "Their silence does not mean they forgot".

Housing is relatively inexpensive compared with other cities but ownership rates are low.

Waikato family shocked by coroner's findings; hospital acknowledges their loss.

Rex Cotter joined the volunteer fire service at 18 and vividly recalls the first day.

'Risk of flooding, slips are high. Follow the advice of local authorities' - MetService

A vehicle was used to gain entry to the supermarket.

Thames-Coromandel the oldest population with high home ownership rate.

When a horse slipped in Race 1 in Hastings on Saturday, it was the beginning of the end,

Roaming dogs can "frighten, intimidate or annoy others".

One man was seriously injured and was transported to hospital by helicopter.

Plans are designed to reflect aspirations of iwi partners and communities.

It's been a week since she was diagnosed with an 'extremely rare' blood disorder.

The letter asks about alleged breach of human rights of Māori.

Berwick, 31, was last seen in Raglan and has not had contact with family since Tuesday.

The man spotted the body from the footbridge and went in the water to pull it out.

Air pollutants have mostly decreased in NZ, but Tokoroa is still one of the worst.

Collaboration with restaurant Embra turned misfit pears into fine dining delight.

Tense exchanges were had at a South Waikato District Council meeting last week.

The funding boost allows 30 households to join the pest-trapping effort.