Emergency services were called to the crash at Tuamarina at 6.30am.

The popular teen drew a crowd of at least 300 at his tangi.

We still grapple with it every single day, wondering why, why it was our beautiful little

Motorists swerve to avoid an overtaking car driving into the path of oncoming traffic.

The Department of Conservation is investigating both incidents.

'It just looked like a ghost town going through downtown LA'.

The wanted driver ran off into bush to try and hide when he was spotted by locals.

A witness on the scene moments after the crash said both vehicles were badly damaged.

"The mammogram at the time didn’t pick it up."

Jake and Richelle Wilkinson and their two kids lost their home and all their belongings.

Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming was the 34th officer killed on duty.

Review: The three-day festival in Wānaka has wrapped for another year.

Chris Service was fortunate enough to have his drone up at the right time when he saw it.

'When he punched me, the force of it made me slump in my seat.'

Road toll continues to rise in dark five days on our roads.

Holidaymakers have been warned to steer clear of the water after heavy rainfall.

Five people have died on New Zealand roads over the last four days.

The blaze was reported to Fire and Emergency Services at 11.52pm.

Motorists are to avoid the area if possible and expect delays.

'Police are not looking for anyone else in relation to Mr Taylor’s death.'

'It’s been a tough year and now we feel like we can breathe.'

Source of the 'really unpleasant' noise has been identified, but a fix is some time away.

The man was airlifted to Auckland City Hospital from the North Auckland site.

Police have seized six King Cobra patches.

The incident occurred just after 4pm.

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.