It is understood the woman was due be deported to New Zealand under Australia's controversial 501 policy.

A man charged with neglecting his elderly father rejected claims he disrespected his parents. But his sister says she found their dad stuck in a stinking bedroom.

Everyone is talking about monkeypox all of a sudden - so should you be worried?

ANALYSIS: The purpose of the trip is to attract tourism and investment to NZ - and it doesn't hurt politically either.

Oranga Tamariki director refutes claim by union that youth detention staff are regularly abused, spat at or assaulted.

New Zealand's Firefighters Union says Auckland alone needs dozens more full-time firefighters after fire trucks were out of action over the weekend.

A Horowhenua town is determined to increase its infrastructure resilience after a tornado ripped through leaving a path of destruction.

Skipping buying food so she can drive to her clients is a reality for one support worker. She was one of hundreds at seven protests around the country calling for better pay.

A North Auckland support organisation is offering young people a positive alternative to ramraids and crime, all while saving a local business.