An attempt by two teens to rob Pātea Bridge Dairy in South Taranaki did not succeed.Google Maps / Taranaki-Daily-News A teenager involved in an attempted robbery, in which the getaway car was ...

The power of support: John and Mary Brasell with chaplain Barbara Walker. John Brasell does not consider himself a particularly religious man. But the 76-year-old grandfather of five could not ...

UP FOR GONGS: The advisers in two controversial high profile kiwi deals - the government's rail purchase and Hanover's restructure - feature among nominations for prestigious Australasian law awards.

A former Te Atiawa treaty claims negotiator has urged the incoming coalition government to pass the controversial Waitara Lands Bill "unencumbered". Peter Moeahu has petitioned newly appointed ...

Mark Crookston, left, from the National Library of New Zealand, with Jane Hill, centre, and Andy Fenton from the Preserving Local History and Education Trust.Supplied More than two decades of ...

Convicted child sex offender Peter Ellis has been granted leave to take his battle to clear his name to the Supreme Court. Ellis was convicted of abusing seven children at the Christchurch Civic ...

A teacher aide has been denied paid parental leave because her employer changed, even though she kept doing the same job in the same place. Morgan Holly worked as a teacher aide on the grounds of ...

The tide is turning for earthquake refugees in South Canterbury. Principals reported fewer students in classrooms, while the Salvation Army said the number of families needing help was declining.

A bid to open up public discussion on the possibility of selling two Christchurch City council-owned assets has been narrowly defeated. Councillors voted eight to six against recommending the ...