Kate Green

Four men have been charged with a combination of murder, arson and participating in a criminal group.

A homicide investigation was launched in November after one of three arsons at the Hanson Grove block of flats.

One company said its regularly missing infringement notices which could land them in court. Video

The directors at Tipene Funerals say the latest arrest of an Auckland funeral director as part of Operation Lola is "not us".

RNZ chief executive Paul Thompson says a review of RNZ's coverage and complaints process regarding the conflict in Gaza is part of a continuous process of improvement and review.

The watchdog group sat down with National's Scott Simpson to discuss issues increasingly affecting New Zealanders.

But the committee says it chose not to apply for the government's regional deals.

They're battening down the hatches or changing their flights home to make a hasty getaway.

"We want to make sure that when people are in distress, they can come into a safe environment, talk to someone who's been there themselves," the Health Minister says.

After backlash from the crowd, nearby stallholders and people online, the vendor was asked to take the piece of jewellery off display.

Police have arrested two protesters who scaled the building of international weapons company NIOA in Rolleston, south of Christchurch.

An Auckland man who raped and assaulted six girls when they were all teenagers - and then went on to offend against a 13-year old while he still had name suppression - can finally be identified.

RV Sonne is giving scientists new insight into the ocean floor, scouting underwater volcanos and coral reefs around the motū.

Winstone Aggregates is attempting to acquire a 29 hectare chunk of land in Belmont Regional Park through the Fast-track Approvals Act.

Coromandel Watchdog of Hauraki says the latest amphibian conservation status report uses mining company research.

A thousand-hectare block of land containing precious wetland and native bush is up for sale in Eastbourne, and the regional council is considering throwing its hat in the ring to buy it.

A huge increase in critically endangered Archey's frog numbers has been confirmed, as the Department of Conservation updates its conservation statuses for amphibians.

A man who lives in a Wellington social housing complex recently deemed earthquake-prone hopes some residents will be able to stay in their homes while work is carried out.

Workers have been worried the directive would lead to mail going undelivered and are trying to get NZ Post to change its mind.

A North Canterbury helicopter pilot says locals were very lucky to escape property damage, after a scrub fire in Hurunui over the weekend.

Organisers have been calling for witnesses after a number of allegations were raised.

Local ratepayers dispute the local council's version of flooding and erosion risk along the coast.

The greenhouse, built in 1960 to house exotic plants at the city's Botanic Gardens, faced demolition as the council sought to save money as part of its long-term plan amendment. Audio

The begonia house in Wellington's Botanic Gardens has been given a second chance at survival. Audio

The future of nearly a third of all huts and tracks managed by the Department of Conservation is in limbo, as the agency faces a 30 percent shortfall in funding to maintain them. Audio