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They're affordable, available and set in some of the best spots around the country.

Doctors and advocacy groups say they are still easily accessible and are calling for even stricter controls to protect children. Audio

About 20 mince and potato meals covered in mould were served to children at Haeata Community Campus.

The driver of a car hit by a BMW that was seen speeding by police in Waipā last night died in the crash, with five other people injured.

Local leaders say they have stopped holding religious celebrations in public because it is too much of a security threat. Audio

The new owners lodged have resource consents for its exterior, and has released renders of the new building, under a new name.

Two new locations of interest have been added so far.

Five children and two adults were taken to hospital after a caustic chemical was used on a children's slip and slide.

Weather in the area deteriorated over the weekend.

Whakarewarewa toilets have been labelled an embarrassment, with new facilities planned soon.

The political journalist will replace Jenny-May Clarkson on TVNZ's morning TV show.

With locals hitting the road, and visitors touring the country, do the unspoken rules of the road fly out the window?

Here are the shows that kept us on the couch, kept us interested and excited, that made us laugh, cry, cheer, jeer and every emotion in between.

Knowing the risk factors and treatment options may help prevent a stinky vomit disaster in your vehicle.

Few things are more frustrating than spending hours on the road only to realise you've forgotten something important.

Of the four ecologically significant species monitored at 16 sites in Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui, only one remains.

The crash happened near Wellsford.

Boundaries with a teenager can be harder to maintain when school's out.

Whānau Āwhina Plunket is urging online Christmas shoppers to check out their 6-point checklist for toy safety.