Stories by Felix Walton

Some are scared to go outside, while others are not walking their own dogs over concerns.

Police abandoned 572,037 of the cases reported to them last year - almost 60 percent - with the number of reports up 50 percent since 2019.

A lawyer specialising in local government says the Destiny Church leader has little ground to stand on.

The gateway to the north will reopen this weekend - but visitors will have to get in quick.

Workers from 11 company-operated stores will be affected by the business permanently closing in May.

Ahamed Samsudeen was designated a person of national security interest in 2016. That would "impact every aspect of his life", coroner hears.

Police officers who were surveilling LynnMall terror attacker Ahamed Samsudeen say they did not have the right equipment to prevent the attack.

Four award-winning authors are in the running for the $65,000 fiction prize at this year's Ockham Book Awards.

Judge allocates each individual $250,000, but says some victims may get more.

And recycling advocates are urging budget-conscious Kiwis to avoid cheap and flimsy junk and buy second-hand instead.

Victims of the Whakaari / White Island disaster returned to the Auckland District Court to confront the five tourism companies found guilty in last year's trial.

Family of 23-year-old tour guide Tipene Maangi broke down in tears as they spoke in court.

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A spelling mistake at a bus stop has been driving locals round the bend.

A legal expert says "complacency" within WorkSafe prevented the agency from achieving a better result during the Whakaari/White Island trial.

Aucklanders will soon be saving more money at the petrol pump, but they're wondering at what cost.

Former prisoners described verbal abuse and poor treatment within Intervention and Support Units, which are often used to house mentally ill prisoners.

A University of Auckland study found children between 14 and 17 - especially Māori and Pasifika teens - were more likely to see vaping ads than those aged 18 to 20.

Businesses say they've traced 40 incidents back to nearby apartments.

The overall number of early withdrawals has also jumped significantly in the past year, from 17,900 in 2022 to 29,530 in 2023. Audio

The Minister for Racing spoke as the TAB and NZ Thoroughbred Racing boosted stakes for the 2024-2025 season.

New Zealand's TV and film producers have joined an international call to action against streaming services.

The conditions faced by mentally ill prisoners are comparable to the notorious Lake Alice Psychiatric Hospital, a former public health leader says.

2023 was one of NZ's hottest on record, but far from the wettest, while Whakatāne and Nelson have lost their crown as the country's sunniest spots.

Vik Olliver was going 100km/h on State Highway 1 when he hit a hole that left him with a $4000 bill. He's not alone. Audio