A judge has ruled New Zealand Police canines are among the top dogs in Australasia.

The body of an elderly man has been found in a small Canterbury fishing community.

A man has appeared in court for stealing more than $27,600 from 29 people over a course of three months.

Three adults and five children escaped a blaze in Otahuhu this morning.

The Australian Workers' Union said workers at Dreamworld endured a "culture of fear and intimidation".

Dreamworld CEO Deborah Thomas told a press conference staff are shattered by the events and that her thoughts and prayers are with the families.

Dreamworld could face compensation claims, massive fines and even be shut down, a leading lawyer says.

Dreamworld CEO Deborah Thomas told a press conference staff are shattered by the events and that her thoughts and prayers are with the families.

Scientists taking a toll of the damage done to the Great Barrier Reef say large parts of formerly pristine coral has died.

Wright's closest friends have written a heartfelt tribute in a bid to "put the pieces of our lives back together".

At least 30 4WD vehicles, two boats and a jet ski came to the rescue on Sunday after a Nissan Safari got stuck in a Canterbury river.

A severely autistic young man is being held in prison because disabilty service providers cannot find an alternative place for him to go.

Police shooting in Thames was an unavoidable tragedy, finds Conduct Authority report.

The NZTA would not expand this week on its legal advice about including Uber as a second party in prosecutions of unlawful drivers.

Warm air flowing from across the Ditch will push temperatures up over the whole country this weekend.

An Australian inventor who has created a potato product that can melt like cheese says it could shake up the food sector.

Watch NZH Local Focus: The largest container ship to enter a New Zealand port, the MV Aotea Maersk, has made its maiden visit to Tauranga.

Auckland's first luxury liner has arrived - marking the beginning of the cruise season.

Following the broken lines, Jennifer Ennion shifts into overdrive to reveal the highlights of Australia's open roads.

Floral carpets put spring in Anna King Shahab's step on this coastal trail.

Native-born Australians ignore elegant, artistic Adelaide - and Mark Chipperfield is glad.

David Leggat pauses to stretch his legs while on one of Australia's most picturesque road journeys, between Melbourne and Adelaide.

A slowly disappearing railway is a thing of surprising beauty for Fergus Blakiston in South Australia's Outback.

It's easy to find yourself smiling at a baby saltwater crocodile, discovers Caris Bizzaca, from well behind the fence.

Winston Aldworth rides the rails from Sydney to Perth.

Wynne Gray scores a seat at a victorious netball game and a ride home in a Maserati.

Hot, quirky and sometimes sophisticated, Gertrude is a Fitzroy food hub attracting a lot of attention, writes Jesse Mulligan.

Bells, kangaroos and 25kg gold nuggets - Pamela Wade is dazzled in Perth.

Three days isn't long to explore an island, but Andrew Drummond makes the most of them.

Air NZ boss says Jetstar's entry into the regional market was payback for his airline's foray into Australia.