Local leaders say they have stopped holding religious celebrations in public because it is too much of a security threat.

The new owners lodged have resource consents for its exterior, and has released renders of the new building, under a new name ...

The man accused of swallowing a $33,500 Fabergé egg pendant has pleaded not guilty to a number of charges. The man, who ...

A full video - filmed over almost 11 minutes - gives a unique, unrestricted view of the rampage, showing shooting positions ...

Health New Zealand says there's one new case of measles, this time in Auckland. The number of known cases nationally since ...

Five children and two adults were taken to hospital after a caustic chemical was used on a children's slip and slide.

This means anyone wanting to light an outdoor fire will have to apply for a permit authorised by Fire and Emergency.

The bodies of two climbers that went missing in Fiordland National Park during the weekend have been recovered. Two other ...

Firefighters are battling the large vegetation fire at Waiinu Beach in South Taranaki. The fire was reported shortly after ...

A forestry fire burning near Whanganui still is not contained, as firefighting efforts continue into Monday afternoon. The ...