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Police deputy quits after porn allegedly found on work computer - sources

Pornography allegedly found while high-ranking officer suspended in separate inquiry.

New Zealand arts community mourns 'larger than life artist, mentor and trailblazer'

He passed away on Friday aged 96, surrounded by his whanau.

Driver in fatal Martinborough bike crash dies, no charges laid

The Martinborough crash involved a car and a four-seater bike.

Person killed in crash between truck and van near Levin

Police have confirmed the person died at the scene this morning.

First XV rugby: How King's College got back on top in Auckland

King's College defeated Sacred Heart 36-22 to reclaim the Fitzpatrick-Kirkpatrick Cup.

'Wellington icon': Cuba Street's Ekim Burgers closing

The business has been operating since 2011.

Ash cloud from Whakaari/White Island cancels flights

Flights from Auckland and Wellington were among those cancelled.

Kiwi TV drama After the Party loses to Shogun at Baftas

The Wellington-based drama had a record haul at last year's NZ Television Awards.

'It’s been a long time coming': Artist couple open studio in Far North

Tattoo artist Mario Gregor and partner Ceara Lile have opened a studio in Kerikeri.

Lotto Powerball: $10 million draw not struck, two players win $500,000

Check your tickets - are you $500,000 richer

Tomodachi delivers milestone win for Andrew Scott in Rotorua mud

Matamata trainer one of the few to reach 1000 career wins in New Zealand.

Tragic end to search for missing Masterton man

'This was not the outcome we were hoping for,' police said.

The search for Ruth and Justin: Family of Karori woman hit by car seeking pair who 'saved her life'

Nain Singh was struck by a car while out for her nightly walk in the Wellington suburb.

Watch: Major highway blocked by slip, Auckland flights delayed as intense storm strikes

Motorists are being warned to expect hazardous driving conditions.

'Nothing was going to stop me': Pioneer who built ski resort from scratch sells up

Peter Foote started building Mt Dobson Ski Area with a $2000 bulldozer.

Woman injured after driver flees Wellington petrol station

The victim was flung to the ground as the driver sped off without paying.

New $28m sport centre opens in Tauranga with family fun day

The centre features four basketball-size courts with maple flooring.

'How they do it in the West Coast': Man disfigures family dog in drunken attack

Ronan Apiti said Buck the dog was like one of his children.