The incident happened at about 8.30am.

The fire in Taylors Mistake put nearby campers at risk.

The woman was found dead in her Hornby home following the blaze.

The investigation was launched following animal welfare concerns.

It promises to be 'a feast for the senses, with a high-end drink and food offering'.

The estimated 28.5kg was found in duffle bags near the baggage carousels.

The pilots cited an 'unusual smell' as one of the reasons for the delay.

Firefighters battled wind, heat and exhaustion across Canterbury this week.

The hardware store video sparked debate on social media.

Multiple crews, tankers, trucks and two helicopters remain at the scene.

The blaze destroyed a section of the property, where the woman was found dead.

Chris Allen is known for his contributions to environmental work in the farming space.

Two separate wildfires in the region have re-ignited with crews returning to contain them.

Three roads in the area are cordoned off while firefighters work to contain the blaze.

'He was articulate and passionate... but above all else he was just a lovely man.'

Arana, 12, has been missing since November 11.

'His contribution was massive outside and beyond the farm gate.'

'Not our first evacuation, won't be our last.'

Motorists are being advised to avoid the area.

Two people in critical condition and another seriously injured were taken to hospital.

The fire has spread to 980ha and is still not contained.

Crews are working to contain a 'rash' of fires across the South Island.

Kurt Blair is one of the three climbers presumed to have suffered a fatal fall.

Three climbers have been missing since Monday and are presumed dead from a fatal fall.

The case against Tinjun Cao was described by the Crown as an ‘absolute slam dunk’.

The three climbers are believed to have suffered a fatal fall.

The men were visiting New Zealand from America and Canada when they went missing.

The fourth person died yesterday after being in hospital since the crash in August.

Local medics working with the community and DoC rangers to refloat dozens of pilot whales.

With four girls, including a 4-year-old, Sarah said she doesn't feel safe.

It is the third 'narco sub' identified on the route.

'Some of our students have been impacted by fumes,' a statement said.

The alleged offending happened more than 20 years ago, police say.

'You expect your child to be safe at school.'

The school is working with police to address the matter.

Two people have been flown to hospital, one in critical condition and the other serious.

Jennifer Sheehan was found dead at a property in Blenheim on Monday morning.

The host of activities and events are lined up for the Garden City.

The death of the 19-year-old has been ruled as accidental.

Fenz had 28 firefighters working to tame the 'rapidly spreading' fire.

If you're in Queenstown, be prepared for chilly 1C overnight temperatures tomorrow.

Knox had just moved into her rental when she stumbled across a peculiar-looking box.

Emergency services rushed to the scene just after 2am.

Police called it 'incredibly irresponsible and dangerous'.

Lui Nifo paddled out to help with the rescue after the vessel hit a reef, the NZDF says.

Police are asking motorists to avoid the area around Paekākāriki off-ramp.

This brings the total number of arrests to 31 for the operation.

Eight fire trucks and two aerial appliances battled the fire.

Forty-two-year-old Burma has left Auckland Zoo to be part of a herd.

Naomi Sai overcame a language barrier to succeed at Flaxmere College.

Jayden Kahi mistakenly believed the victim was trying to kidnap his son.

Infected person recently travelled to Asia where they are thought to have caught virus.

The road is blocked and will remain shut for some time, police say.

Residents will be unable to access their properties until the road opens.

Emergency services rushed to the scene in Little Akaloa this afternoon.

Franz Josef was having its wettest day since 1979.

The pair are full-time parents again, after their own two children moved away to uni.

Ballantynes has charged on while many of its counterparts have faltered in recent years.

Students were asked if they'd changed a nappy in the days leading up to the outbreak.

A resident believed the outbreak was caused by food poisoning.

The new tourism attraction is set to be operational by July 2025.

The Hollywood actor has weighed into the Dunedin Hospital cutbacks saga.

The family-owned company aims to help boost the tourism sector.

Each 'lolly' is 3g of meth, or 300 doses.

Kaden has been missing since Saturday afternoon.

The victim suffered moderate injuries and is recovering at home.

The overall rate per 100,000, on the other hand, remains unchanged.

A scene examination was completed at the St Martins property this morning.

Police said any unlawful activity will not be tolerated.

The region has been battered by heavy rain over the long weekend.

Nobody is believed to be inside the property.

The man said it's a select few who ruin boy racing events for everyone else.

The rear window of a police car was also smashed in.

Terrence Jameson was last seen on Friday.

A mother was fatally stabbed in an unprovoked bus attack.

Holidaymakers are urged to drive to the conditions this long weekend.

A stripper advocacy group says the clause is problematic.

A Chinese national denies killing and is standing trial in Christchurch.