But those on the front line are treating the figure with caution, saying it`s too early to tell if the quarter`s drop is a trend or seasonal dip. Read...

An Auckland woman received multiple anonymous calls, so called police, who traced them. She couldn’t believe the source. Read...

Lightning led to a 75-minute delay in Melbourne, but water pooling on the pitch meant play never got underway. Read...

Justice Andrew Becroft described the case between dog owners and a local board as incredibly unorthodox. Read...

Follow live coverage of the match from the Home of the Matildas in Melbourne. Read...

Locations of interest include Auckland International Airport and Waitakere Hospital`s emergency department Read...

Health officials trace exposure to Singapore flight and Waitakere Hospital emergency department. Read...

Mitchell Barnett will leave the Auckland-based NRL club at the end of the season for personal reasons. Read...

A towering lantern of a moa is poised to make its debut at Manukau Sports Bowl when the festival opens on Thursday. Read...

Out of 900 responses from the public during the local board`s consultation, 88 percent were against removing the off-leash area, and just 10 percent supported it. Read...