Two men who allegedly tried to dodge police checkpoints in Dunedin over the weekend were tracked down by officers and both blew about four times the legal alcohol limit.
US President Donald Trump says he is "pissed off" at Russian leader Vladimir Putin and will impose secondary tariffs on buyers of Russian oil if he feels Moscow's blocking efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
Authorities have launched a crackdown on social media influencers promoting offshore online casinos, warning they face hefty fines if they fail to remove the illegal content.
The Green Party is demanding the Prime Minister step in over statements made by Winston Peters, saying they have led to "immense" numbers of death threats against MP Benjamin Doyle.
President Donald Trump says he's not joking about seeking a third term, which is barred by the US Constitution, but it is too early to think about doing so.
A Tribesmen gang leader who lived a lavish lifestyle, often travelling business class and driving expensive cars, has been handed a prison sentence in Christchurch.
There were tears of relief - mingled with frustration - among staff at the National Public Health Service today at the news Health NZ had abandoned plans for further job cuts and restructuring.