Angry locals had petitioned against tycoon's extravagant pyrotechnics plans.

Emergency services initially responded to the crash at 7.55pm in Sefton.

Nigel Watson has dedicated over two decades to conservation work in Antarctica.

The man was taken to hospital with what appeared to be gunshot wounds.

From fine dining to natural wonders, there's far more to this region than Steampunk.

Janine Morrell-Gunn has made children's content for New Zealand screens for over 35 years.

Holiday hotspots are the place to be right now and into the new year.

The dodo, pre-historic mammoth, and Irish elk also feature in sale.

The dog attacked a police dog and its handler, who later required medical treatment.

Veron Chand was with his seven-year-old daughter when the boat capsized.

The Ovation of the Seas sailed into Otago Harbour and berthed at Beach St wharf.

Police used dogs and road spikes in an attempt to catch the offenders.

David Parker has decided the pāua fishing season will take place from 15 April to 15 June.

Nurse wants a long-term solution for hospital staff carparks to be prioritised.

Joshua Paroci drowned in the 'toilet' rapids in Skippers Canyon, Queenstown.

Youth grateful for wetsuit preventing them from drowning on Christmas day.

Nicole Hunter has been missing from the Stoke area since Tuesday.

Plans for an extravagant fireworks display in rural Queenstown have outraged neighbours.

An 18-year-old man has already appeared before the courts.

There will be no Christmas lunch for some of Queenstown’s needy this year.

Canterbury couple have won $333,333 after buying a Triple Dip Lotto ticket.

Mid Canterbury is poised to grace the silver screen again and it may be just the start.

Drunk digger driver who tipped his vehicle had to be hauled out of trouble by a crane.

Fire and Emergency have warned the public of fire risks, heading into the festive season.

Assault outside a Dunedin party leaves student’s future in jeopardy.

Disqualified driver lucky to walk away unscathed after a high-speed suburban chase.

Ashburton is fifth on the unofficial national list of sh*t NZ towns

The incident occurred on State Highway 6, the Luggate-Cromwell Highway, on Wednesday.

Father avoided murder charge when child died hours after since-changed rule lapsed.

Central Otago Mayor dons turd outfit celebrating new wastewater project.