Police have voiced concerns about a planned new unit to investigate harm to children in state care, while the children's ...

The Beautification trust has become a key player in South Auckland's efforts to maintain clean and vibrant communities.

A proposal to close 14 local North Island papers has prompted warnings of overseas-style 'news deserts' springing up here.

Two people have died and two critically injured in crashes in Auckland's Takanini and Waitoki. Police said two people who ...

Retired tennis great Andy Murray has agreed to join Novak Djokovic's team and will coach him at the Australian Open next year ...

South Africa eased to a 45-12 victory over Wales in Cardiff, inflicting a 12th successive defeat on their hosts.

Security agencies in the Philippines have stepped up safety protocols after the country's vice president said she would have ...

All Blacks: 1. Ethan de Groot 2. Codie Taylor 3. Tyrel Lomax 4. Scott Barrett (c) 5. Patrick Tuipulotu 6. Wallace Sititi 7.

The Laos government says it is "profoundly saddened" by the deaths of foreign tourists in Vang Vieng, with the toll from a ...

After a decision-making process that felt like it went on forever, last month the Green Party invoked the 'waka-jumping' ...

An immunisation leader says New Zealand has a long way to go in its latest epidemic. Yesterday health agencies declared a ...

A Southland woman fed up with possums attacking her roses has assumed the role of pest controller at a council reserve. Last ...