Relatives of one victim posted on Facebook that the state had failed them by allowing a plea deal. Read...

The most powerful public health official in the US is reviled by some medics - but even some of his critics accept that he is bringing drive to healthcare areas that have long been neglected Read...

Bills for homes using a typical amount of gas and electricity will drop by £11 a month. Read...

Ministers hope a partial U-turn will win over Labour rebels when MPs vote on welfare changes later. Read...

Vincent Schimdt has helped a Samoan citizen get home from the Middle East following a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Read...

The organisers described the opening day as an `exciting start` filled with `incredible energy and sportsmanship`. Read...

A union says potential plans to privatise New Zealand`s meat inspection service could put food quality and safety at risk. Read...

Wendy Campion was walking her dog when she spotted what she at first thought was a very large shaggy dog on the loose, which then charged her. Read...

A South Auckland leader says local rangatahi are transforming derelict homes into real opportunities, cutting waste and gaining valuable skills along the way. Read...

The incident comes days after another vessel was daubed with the words “Ocean Killer” by activists protesting against trawling operations on the Chatham Rise. Read...