But both the Chief of Navy and the Samoan government say community engagement is being led by local authorities. Read...

The man initially faced seven charges relating to alleged offending against three boarders 20 years ago, but police have filed a further four charges after three survivors and several witnesses came forward. Read...

Children`s Minister Karen Chhour said while it was disappointing, it would naïve to think none of the participants would lapse. Read...

The annual secondary school festival, which began in Otara in 1976 to celebrate Pacific and Indigenous culture, has grown into one of the largest Pacific festivals in the world. Read...

The Kaipara Coast Highway is closed and diversions are in place. Read...

The Government is moving to limit access to puberty blockers, as research shows there was insufficient evidence supporting their use. Read...

Environmental lobby group Te Ipukarea Society says the Cook Islands government-led seabed mining consultation in Aotearoa `is a serious misrepresentation`. Read...

It follows a Mongrel Mob member being charged for displaying a gang sign on the dashboard of his shortly after midnight. Read...

Three people have appeared in New Plymouth Youth Court and been remanded in custody until 2 December. Read...

Those bribes were `to lie to investors and banks to raise billions of dollars, and to obstruct justice,` the Deputy Assistant Attorney General said. Read...