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The new sexual assault allegations have halted film and TV adaptations of the fantasy writer's work that were in production.

Lotto is supportive of the change, saying it would remove a grey area for retailers and customers.

The man was arrested in Ponsonby on Tuesday afternoon after allegedly punching two people.

Airline Ratings has announced its safest airlines list for this year - Air New Zealand is at the top.

Samir Derek Belhajjam fled from a police transport vehicle outside a court. Audio

"If I could swap this thing for being bankrupt ... if I could do that and be guaranteed 30 more years with Natalie, I'd do that in a second," he says. Video, Audio

Casey Paul has had a perfect attendance record since her first day of school at age five - even turning down a family trip to Hawaii.

Fire retardant was dropped from the air to help halt the spread of the wildfires which have devastated California.

Drones with thermal imaging equipment will survey the Black Jack fireground on the Coromandel Peninsula to identify where pockets of fire are still burning.

Transport NZ chief executive Dom Kalasih said his organisation will be holding NZTA to account, while local residents say there are pros and cons to the new detour.

The man's death was being treated as unexplained, he appeared to have been dead for some time before being discovered Friday.

Buses are replacing trains while KiwiRail upgrades to prepare for City Rail Link. Audio

The prime minister will return to NZ from an international trip early for Lyn Fleming's funeral on Thursday.

The pipe burst onSunday afternoon at the corner of Queen and Wakefield streets.

The final report from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care was tabled in July and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon promised action on redress, saying he would outline the government's…

Former Wellingtonian Tim O'Brien lives mere streets away from the evacuation zone of the Eaton fire, and said he was very aware of the potential sudden need to get out.

Kiwi marathon runner Stefan Ozich is hoping to raise $1 million for men's well-being and make a world record. Audio

Paula Southgate says she is not standing for re-election as she wants to make way for emerging leaders and spend more time with her friends and family.

The union has serious concerns about the firetruck fleet, with numerous reports of breakdowns - some in the middle of responding to an emergency.

As she prepares for the largest fight of her career, Mea Motu is pushing her body to the breaking point and badly missing her five kids. Video, Audio

Ali Riley thanked the firefighters and first responders "still out there fighting for our friends and neighbours".

Algal bloom can damage ecosystems and be harmful if touched or consumed.

If you're driving in Illinois it is mandated your car must have a steering wheel, on Christmas Island the crabs get right of way and in Alabama legislators felt it necessary to prohibit driving while… Audio

Flags will fly at half mast on government and public buildings when Lyn Fleming is farewelled.

Seeing sharks in the water is normal at this time of year.