A major highway in the South Island has been closed to due snow and ice.

Woman suffers serious burns as a result of car fire.

Jonzy Brandt's insurance had just run out - now his car is likely written off.

A ute rams Jonzy Brandt's unoccupied car during a late-night hit and run in Hastings. Video / Supplied

A snow road warning has been issued for the highway.

In a room of more than 300 wine enthusiasts, one man's act stood out on the night.

Wairoa invited to take part in eel consumption survey to understand food safety risks.

Teresa said she’s never seen Twister before 'but it’s lovely - such good fun.'

A familiar name then claimed the supreme award in what is possibly its last year.

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Brief news from the Tararua District.

Megan Friel has been breeding Angus cattle for nearly 30 years.

It's felt that we often play down the role service members play.

Applications total about $60,000, but there's only $12,665 in the kitty.

The service grew out of a need to do something about teens' antisocial behaviour.

Everyone agrees something needs to be done. The argument is who pays?

Giving up a foster might be hard, but there are rewards too.

It was members' day at Woodville-Pahiatua racing club.

The father of National MP Chris Bishop passed on Friday after a brain aneurysm.

Ailsa Slui, 80, says she would be blind by now if she hadn't sought medical help.

David Marshall is only in the role for two months but he plans to boost police presence.

The young speechmakers talked about topics such as bees and AI.

Givealittle set up to help fund terminally ill Jason Hooker's cancer treatment.

There's been no reassurance from school that incident has been dealt with, parent says.

The team members are eager to demonstrate their talents on the national stage.

Kids quiz contractors about the new bridge, eager to learn more.