The government pledged to spend $131 million on improving students' reading, writing and maths in this year's budget.

RNZ understands Nicola Willis will set out three proposals on Tuesday afternoon to create efficiencies in the public service.

Sol3 Mio singer Pene Pati has been in Zurich performing and told Checkpoint he had been emotional to receive the award.

Erica Stanford said the investments would "level the playing field, reducing costs for schools and backing evidence-led ...

A lawyer who overcharged immigrants tens of thousands of dollars to get them a visa and a job has been censured and banned ...

The government has recently announced a new method of determining the level of funding GPs qualify for to provide care for ...

Auckland FC chief executive says tickets "selling like hotcakes" and predicts sell out for A-League grand final.

A burst pipe pumped out wastewater into Porirua Harbour for three hours on Tuesday morning, Wellington Water confirmed. Crews ...

Eddie Nketia, who switched allegiances to Australia late last year, won the 100m and 200m at the Big Ten Track and Field ...

"We were woken up on New Years' Day by the most heart-breaking news any family could receive," says Lyn Fleming's family.

The attempt to retrieve the five bodies has already claimed another life, underscoring the peril and complexity of the ...

The Kāpiti Coast District Council could lease or sell off two plots of land if the courts declare them to be abandoned.