More than 13,000 people reported feeling the early morning shaking.

A 23-year-old with no political experience has been elected Gore's new mayor.

Police were called to the event on Inland Kaikoura Rd just before 4.30 pm

St George's Hospital is turning away mothers and babies due to staff shortage.

Dunedin police officers awarded after stopping a stabbing spree at supermarket.

Less than three per cent of New Zealand early childhood educators are male.

The man became violent when his neighbours told him he had taken too much food.

I'm not buying the Government's big sell job on this plan, writes John MacDonald.

Storms caused severe floods and devastation across the country.

'Every day, when I wake up, I think about what could have been...this has ruined my life.'

Christchurch house is on the market for the first time in 25 years.

Carolyn Sybil Ireland left thirsty and starving cattle to die on her farm.

The toys are on the shelves but the doors won't be opening to a new Christchurch daycare.

The crash killed a pilot and two Department of Conservation workers four years ago.

The elderly man was kept in a nappy and wetsuit he couldn't remove when he soiled himself.

New Zealand's most famous natural landmarks have seen a stark decline says DoC's report.

The inquest into the fatal shaking death of toddler Leith Hutchison continues in Greymouth

The vape shop was targeted for a break-in and burglary a month after it had opened.

SH6 from Hira to Ronga Rd, Rai Valley, will close from November 1 to December 18.

The Coroner is looking into the death of 15-month-old manslaughter victim Leith Hutchison.

Staff are struggling "despite continually giving it their all to keep the patients safe".

This election will embolden those wanting to spread misinformation, an expert says.

OPINION: The number one cause of concussion is a fall - what to look out for.

Shadbolt is NZ's second longest-serving mayor after getting the Invercargill job in 1998.

A flying saucer in central Canterbury has landed a space on the list of best BnBs.

Sun shines for cricket days after region's polar blast.

Firefighters trying to contain vegetation fire above Glenorchy road near Queenstown.

And no, they didn't use the bank of mum and dad.

One-term councillor Glyn Lewers will lead the district for the next three years.