Stories by Samantha Gee

And the Merchant Service Guild is concerned about reports the crew's employer is preventing welfare checks aboard the barge.

The Maritime Union says it has concerns for the foreign seafarers onboard the Manahau, having been unable to check on the crew's welfare since the boat arrived in Nelson three days ago.

An infectious diseases specialist says the spread of mpox in New Zealand can be limited - if people are vigilant and follow public health measures.

It was towed off shore by a tug, with assistance from a helicopter just after midday.

The wards have proven their worth, one councillor says: "Let's be honest here whānau, the system we have had for the last 150 years has not worked for Māori".

The barge ran aground at Carters Beach near Westport about midnight on Saturday during a storm.

Māori ward councillors say their roles have brought positive change - and they hope the votes will reflect that.

Dylan Hemana, 33, ordered a violent kidnapping that involved torture with hand tools.

A Kaitāia College student who made headlines selling Juicies - until the school board shut down his business - has teamed up with the manufacturers to help get other kids selling the ice blocks.

Petr Čech put pressure on himself to complete the country-long trek within three months, the coroner has found.

Letters are being sent this week to households in more than 140 streets inviting people to register - with collections to start in early October and run for six months.

It wasn't clear who was leading the emergency response after an Interislander ferry ran aground, report shows.

新西兰主要以水力发电为主，水电站蓄水量长期不足导致发电量有限；如果危机进一步扩大，未来或出现商业或居民限电措施。

Some of the country's biggest electricity generators say they hope not to use more water from South Island hydro lakes - despite a move allowing them to access contingent storage. Audio

Generators are being given access to more water as New Zealand creeps towards electricity shortage. So how is power generated, what's the problem, and how do we fix it?

The grocery commissioner has put supermarkets on notice - and shoppers say it's not a moment too soon. Audio

Instead of one large building, there'll be several smaller buildings and existing infrastructure will be retained. Audio

A family violence charity is fearful for the welfare of women and children as its $17,000 budget is axed.

A little red flying fox found in a Blenheim backyard was only the second time one had ever been seen in New Zealand - and the first to be spotted alive.

He has been charged with eight offences total after a stand-off that saw police and the Defence Force involved.

The dry conditions are causing ecological concerns and pushing up power prices.

A Nelson-based organisation that supports the most vulnerable tamariki and their whānau across the top of the South Island is set to lose almost 40 percent of its frontline staff, as Oranga Tamariki… Audio

In March, the council unveiled a proposal to develop a $90 million community facility after revelations two of the council's main buildings were nearing the end of life, becoming increasingly…

A woman who caused the death of a motorcyclist after failing to give way at an intersection near Māpua, says she will not drive again after the devastating crash.

Lee Vandervis has until 20 August to formally apologise over race-based comments. Audio