Wellington Water said it was replacing its ultraviolet water disinfection system at the Moa Point Wastewater Treatment Plant, ...

"As human beings we are not immune to any of the emotions, so it can be a little bit trying. But equally it's really rewarding that this person, who may not have anyone in their world, we are able to ...

Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) can confirm that surf lifeguards from Sunset Beach Lifeguard Service and Surf Lifesaving Kariaotahi yesterday responded to an incident at the Waikato River mouth ...

A report into facial recognition systems used on shoppers shows teenagers are the worst offenders for threatening supermarket staff. Foodstuffs South Island is trialling facial recognition in three ...

Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) can confirm that surf lifeguards from the Paid Lifeguard Service, based at Piha Surf Life Saving Club, today responded to an incident at the beach.

Domestic violence experts warn they are seeing an alarming increase in abusive partners stalking their exes using mini tracking devices and mobile phone apps.

A warning has been issued after multiple people were hospitalised in the last day after using synthetic drugs. High Alert, a drug watchdog, said the cases had been linked to synthetic cannabis in the ...

Geoffrey’s latest offering comprises ten tracks from his fourth studio album (and first for Dinosaur City), I Love What We Do ...

Bargain hunters have started their Boxing Day shopping early to avoid crowds and traffic. Auckland woman Lara finished her shopping at Sylvia Park shortly after the mall opened at 9am. "I only went to ...

Consumer NZ is urging people to do their homework, double check gift cards and know their rights ahead of Boxing Day sale frenzy. Electronic transaction figures showed pre-Christmas spending was ...

Andrew Bayly still remembers the "visual assault" of Antarctica, the piercing blue clarity and scale-bending brightness. The National MP tells how he once convinced his companions to join him on what ...

As Kiwis head to Rotorua's lakes, streams and waterways to cool off this summer, the Bay of Plenty Regional Council is reminding people to stay safe. Coastal and tidal waterways remain New Zealand's ...