In January last year a motorbike crash shattered – and almost ended – the lives of young couple Kendra Smith and Corey Thompson. Thompson lost a leg and Smith, who was five months pregnant, lost their first baby together. The months…

A man’s claim he is being unlawfully detained in prison because he is “not who overt or covert agents of the State say he is”, has been rejected by the Court of Appeal. Maui Warahi, also known as Jay Maui Wallace, is one of numerous…

An earthquake has been recorded near Tonga.

The 6.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded 138 kilometres from the capital of Nuku'alofa, according to Geoscience Australia.

There are no immediate threats of a tsunami.

READ MORE: Three months after volcanic eruption, Tonga slowly rebuilds

The nation was hit by a major quake back in January, caused by the underwater volcanic eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haa'pai.

The blast sent tsunami waves crashing across the shore and cut off communication for weeks.

At least six people died during the disaster, dozens more were injured and millions of dollars worth of damage was reported. The recovery is ongoing.

By Aroha Awarau of Maori Television A Pasifika organisation – Pacific Media Network – is leading the way by providing an extra 12 days of leave each year for those experiencing menstrual cycles and menopause, one of the first…

Frustrated BNZ customers tonight were once again experiencing payment issues after the company suffered its second major outage in just days.In an update just after 7.40pm, BNZ said the issue had been resolved.In a post on social…

Motorists have been warned of delays on Auckland’s Northern Motorway near Wairau Valley and on Upper Harbour Highway following crashes on the two routes.Waka Kotahi said the left northbound lane near Tristam Ave on the Northern…

Police today escorted Wellington City Council contractors to demolish some makeshift structures at an occupation in Mahanga Bay. Concerns have been raised about a temporary school and sanitation issues and the Department of Conservation…

Russian banks are the target of the next wave of sanctions unveiled by Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta today.Mahuta said she had sanctioned 18 “financial entities” including Russia’s central bank, sovereign wealth fund, and the largest…

Kawerau District Council ratepayers will have to pick up a rating shortfall of more than $1 million resulting from the closure and subsequent revaluation of Norske Skog mill.Since it closed at the end of June, the rateable value…

One person has been critically injured after they were electrocuted during a workplace incident in Auckland’s Massey.Police attended the incident at Alidade Place about 8.45am today. The victim was taken to hospital in a critical…