Several hundred people have reported feeling a moderate earthquake in Seddon, Marlborough, on Friday afternoon.

A sky diver is unhurt after becoming entangled with powerlines on Green Road in Parakai, north of Auckland.

A man who allegedly stole critical equipment from a rescue chopper is now facing three more burglary charges and made an unusual court appearance today. 

Health New Zealand's embattled chief executive Fepulea'i Margie Apa has resigned - four months ahead of her contract coming to an end - with the "mutual agreement of the Health Commissioner.

A teacher who sent videos of himself masturbating to people he believed to be teenage boys turned himself in to the police after being caught by an ex-student.