The Insurrection Act allows the president to deploy soldiers to put down unrest deemed to be an insurrection. It has not been used in more than 30 years. Read...

From 25 February, dual citizens of the UK and Ireland will be prevented from entering on documents from a different country - such as a New Zealand passport. Read...

Kaipara District Council chief executive Jason Marris has resigned from his top job. Read...

An algal bloom health warning has been placed on Lake Hood for the fourth straight summer, but the lake remains open for now. Read...

A small forest fire outside Masterton has highlighted the increased risk of forest fires in the region. Read...

Cleaning up Rotorua’s massive lake weed wash-up late last year cost local councils a combined $133,443. Read...

Te Rapa Rd is closed following the serious crash in Beerescourt around 12.30am. Read...

MetService has forecast severe storms for parts of the central North Island. Read...

A reported tornado also damaged houses on Auckland`s North Shore as heavy rain warnings remain in place for many regions. Read...

Tributes have been flowing in for the former mayor since he died last week, describing him as a colourful and charismatic character who championed local politics and his city. Read...