Herald senior journalist Kurt Bayer went along for the ride.

Tayla Alexander, 17, and her sister Sunmara, 16, died in the November crash.

Many rural roads will have speed limits reduced from 100km/h to 80km/h.

Deputy Commissioner Mike Clement looks back on his 42 year career and his biggest moments

One part of the country has received 82mm of rain in the last 24 hours.

Police said inquiries are still ongoing to determine circumstances of crash.

Emergency services were called to the scene around 7pm.

Woman has been waiting for transfer for over a year despite safety risk.

The bizarre case includes claims of satanic rituals and torture against children.

South Island basks in sunshine while North Islanders huddle under umbrellas.

The crash came after police abandoned a pursuit.

It's our shortest day - so how much extra daylight can we expect tomorrow?

A number of heavy rain watches are in place around the country.

Emergency services were called to Coopers Creek in Oxford just before 4pm.

Councils appeal for even more money with lower patronage expected for months to come.

Raymond Coombs filmed himself coughing on shoppers during lockdown.

Sorrces say he was unable to supply proper referees.

'Perhaps he thought he was exiting and I didn't' - Jacinda Ardern

Much of the Central North Island and South Island woke to frosts this morning.

Frances Bridgetta Kersey was due home at midday Wednesday.

Two Christchurch Girls' High School students say their posters were removed by staff.

She has been missing from her family home in Dallington since June 5.

Jeremy Powell held a chilling secret for 25 years.

'We've now had a chance to reflect and we think that the time is right for a change.'

They stole thousands of dollars' worth of diamond rings, pendants and gold chains.

A warrant is out for the 46-year-old's arrest