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A neighbour told an RNZ reporter that the Hain Avenue blaze - which has since been extinguished - spread quickly.

Fire and Emergency crews from Mount Wellington and Papakura were on standby at Auckland Airport.

The winter season of Matariki is a time to remember those who passed away over the past year and one of those was the artist, Fred Graham, who died last month at the age of 96.

Jake Linklater won the prestigious award in his hometown of Christchurch.

Te Pūkenga issued a cease and desist, ordering Let's Go music school to change both its name and website.

Paul Smith Earthmoving and Taylorville Resource Park Limited split more than $685,000 in fines, fees and reparation.

Conservation Minister Tama Potaka made the announcement at the Isaac Conservation and Wildlife facility near Christchurch.

A local woman is renewing the campaign for State Highway 1 between Rolleston and Ashburton to be increased to four lanes.

It was the catalyst for Dane Moule to forge two passports so he could travel between countries for three years.

The Prime Minister is in Ferrymead visiting Chiptech, which makes digital telecare solutions including personal emergency response systems.

The housing market's trek to nowhere continues, with a marginal price rise in June, reversing the declines seen in April and May.

Christchurch rider Laurence Pithie will cycle in his first Tour de France next week in support of one of the sport's biggest names.

The terrorist label has been dropped for the Proud Boys, but its ideology still lurks online in New Zealand.

A person has been flown to hospital in a serious condition after an incident in Southbridge, south of Christchurch, on Wednesday evening.

They're turning off hot water cylinders for days, heading to bed as soon as it is dark and eating tinned food cold to keep the lights on, Age Concern says. Audio

A Banks Peninsula residents' group has renewed calls to scrap council plans for a wastewater plant in the Akaroa township, following a cost blowout.

While bites are rare, infections don't always respond well to treatment. Audio

Up to six million customers may have had their data stolen.

It comes as the science sector overhaul came into effect officially on Tuesday. Audio

The initiative will cover operations for hip and knee replacements and cataract surgeries, the Health Minister says.

Holly Gardyne has no regrets about moving to a rural practice.