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An officer's efforts to restrain a mentally distressed woman, which saw her receive a torn knee ligament, have been ruled "reasonable and appropriate" by the police watchdog.

The prime minister's sudden resignation has made headlines not just in Aotearoa, but world-wide, and drawn tribute from political figures far and wide.

Analysis - Jacinda Ardern's announcement today that she is stepping down as prime minister could hardly have been more rapid or more of a surprise, Tim Watkin writes.

Would-be buyers aren't biting despite the favourable conditions, with interest rate hikes likely on the way.

In a two-week exchange of explicit texts, photos and videos over Snapchat, a teacher groomed a teenage girl as a form of escapism during New Zealand's first Covid-19 lockdown.

Two entire communities have been relocated to the Kingdom's main island of Tongatapu and third largest island, 'Eua.

The family of eight were found dead during a welfare check.

The Tiny House Association (THA) wants to see a national standard, so rules among councils are the same, and prohibitive legislation and lending rules also addressed.

"Ongoing weakness" is predicted for the property market in 2023, despite what appears to be a slowing down of the market downturn over the final months of 2022. Audio

RNZ's In Depth team has published some of the most significant investigative stories and profile pieces of 2022 - here's some that you might have missed.

House prices are expected to fall further as the new year unravels.

One of the worst riots in New Zealand's history, the warmest wettest winter on record and the death of the Queen were among the year's most significant events.

Wellington's Sky Stadium completely sold out for a charity event to help the homeless - but not a single person actually attended.

Auckland's SPCA in Mangere claims every year the centre is reaching breaking-point to be able to catch up with the backlog of cats to be fostered.

For those fortunate enough to have the means to give this Christmas, it can be a bit daunting to know where to start, or to know what is most in need. RNZ asked some charities what they need the most.

Analysis - Labour gets a warning from Hamilton West, ministers are told to take a hard look at their spending and the prime minister gets headlines for a remark she didn't think anyone heard.

Property developer Winton has accused the state housing provider of overpaying for land.

Natural disasters, economic turmoil, and injustices in the justice system - The Detail recaps the big stories from this year.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and ACT leader David Seymour are teaming up for charity after she was caught calling him an "arrogant prick" in Parliament. Audio

The downturn in the property market is deeper than anticipated, with a bigger drop in values and sales volumes likely to persist into 2023. Audio