Unusual currents are being felt and people should still be staying away from beaches, emergency management officials says.

After RNZ revelations the Police Commissioner canned a directive on "value thresholds", which he called "confusing and ...

But Local Government NZ says it tells only part of the story, and should include what councils are delivering as well.

The police watchdog has found officers used the wrong powers to arrest a man who says he was overcome with grief at the ...

Applicants pledge to comply with consent conditions and ensure the development complements the area's existing character and ...

New Zealand's system was provided by Dutch company one2many, which is now a division of Everbridge Public Warning, an ...

The threat "must be regarded as real" until alerts - expected to last until midday - are cancelled, NEMA says.

After heavy rainfall in Coromandel, a family have spotted a seal in floodwaters on their farm, catching eels. "Crazy stuff on ...

Canada intends to recognise the state of Palestine, Prime Minister Mark Carney says. It will do so at the 80th session of the ...

It has been nearly a year since the Kaikōura district obtained international dark sky sanctuary status and the community is ...

When one of our smallest ministries is shredded in the name of saving taxpayer dollars, critics say it feels like cultural ...

Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey said the money would pay for more staff in specialist infant and mental health services in ...