There may still be a chance for one last beach trip this weekend before returning to work.

Sharon Lankshear said it was 'really sad' to find part of her family history broken.

Alan Burgess passed away last night, aged 100.

Staff were being paid less than minimum wage through the dual payroll system.

A man will appear in court this morning charged with murder.

From 5pm until 11pm today, rain was expected for North Otago and South Canterbury.

Apricot Strudel, Gnocchi and Honeypuff are among the dogs that call Christchurch home.

A group of men have appeared in court charged in relation to a gang shooting in Kaiapoi

The best advice might be to 'cycle, stop, look' so as to avoid 'cycle, look, splash'.

The all-carbon-fibre product is designed to 'fly pretty much on the waterline'.

The beer is still in the fridge awaiting the campers' return, caretaker says.

Some farms received a quarter of annual rainfall in the first three days of the year.

The street reclaimed its title as the world's steepest after being dethroned in 2019.

Take the plunge at these away-from-the-crowds locations.

Kane Wayman was dropped at hospital early on New Year's Day but died soon after.

Kane Wayman, 46, died in the early hours of New Year's Day.

More than 1000 lightning strikes have been recorded across the North Island.

The South braces for a long night as rain and thunderstorms sweep across the country.

The pair, hurt in a rockslide, were forced to spend the night huddling at 1800m.

Roads are closed and campers on notice as heavy rain hits the South.

Homicide investigation in Christchurch after death reported to police

Emergency services were alerted earlier this morning.

Emergency services called at 4.40am.

How is the first weekend of the new year looking in your area?

Babies on the mind of 'fairytale' pair who married on reality TV show.

Activating distress signal probably saved lives, rescuers say.