Soumya Bhamidipati

Every few days, flavoured milk is left on top of a particular pump at RD Petroleum's self-service fuel stop in Alexandra. Photo: Supplied / Jim Redgrave

Members of the small South Island community have noticed the strange recurring phenomenon at a petrol station.

Every few days, flavoured milk is left on top of a particular pump at an unattended self-service fuel stop.

Bail applications consider many factors, including whether the person can be released to an environment the court is happy with. Photo: UnSplash/ Matthew Ansley

A stalled, controversial plan to flood 22 hectares of conservation land in Hawke's Bay is set to be revived.

A mother's two children and husband were among the first on the scene of the crash, her funeral will be held Monday.

Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller A crew of volunteer firefighters has encountered "every first responder's worst nightmare" after arriving at a car crash to find their own family members were involved.

A crew of volunteer firefighters has encountered "every first responder's worst nightmare" after arriving at a car crash to find their own family members were involved.

The hub was part of the 'Pōneke Promise' - a joint social contract between council, the hospitality industry, retailers and police.

Lifeguards at a popular Christchurch beach are not expecting a shark that saw the water cleared on Saturday afternoon to have lingered.