The Govt spent nearly $43,000 fighting another pregnancy-related MIQ case in court.

One person suffered minor injuries and the road was closed while grit was being spread.

'It can be challenging to keep high spirits so far away from the sun.'

OPINION: 'Violence has always been a thing here in New Zealand.'

Court told of Debbie Jane's disastrous voyage from Akaroa.

The initiative was unveiled as part of the university's 150-year birthday celebration.

Officer tells of opening fire at armed incident, after a car ran him down.

'Ms Bellis had not previously been offered, nor ever refused, an MIQ spot,' Hipkins says.

Third serious crash in the region in four days.

Nicola Sara Watts' lies and deceit went on for a year.

Rescue underway near Nelson.

Mother says her daughter was left withdrawn, angry and extremely self-conscious.

OPINION: Razor is the best rugby coach in the world right now.

Items of 'unknown value' not allowed under the justice system.

It's a cold morning for many around the country on the shortest day of the year.

OPINION: The scheme is fundamentally flawed, and it's not being complied with.

The second serious road crash in two days in Marlborough.

A friend of the family killed in a horror crash at Picton speaks about the tragedy.

Climber didn't return from remote location.

Inquest hears that wife thought she was going to die at the hands of her armed husband.

Shaken locals reported hearing loud bangs and emergency services were called.

Just what caused this spectacular light show over NZ?

Gone are the days when little ones spent their preschool years at home.

Poor medical advice from a nurse caused a 7-8 hour delay in getting treatment.

Koromiko resident said she heard two big bangs around 7.45am, followed by sirens.

All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock could be in doubt for the start of the Ireland series.

The Crusaders dynasty reigns supreme - and this will leave lingering scars for the Blues.