Strychnine seems to have been popular a century ago.

Lime e-scooters are set to stay on Auckland's roads and footpaths until the end of March.

A man has been struck by a train in Christchurch - and is fighting for his life.

One man was arrested last night during boyracer event that caused chaos in Chch.

Xuelong, or the Snow Dragon, is bound for Antarctica.

Rescuers remind people to swim between the flags.

She went missing 20 years ago today. Now, there are hopes new methods can catch her killer

Burnouts, drag-races, and aggressive taunting of police by Christchurch boyracers

A 17-hour journey in one of our harshest environments ends in triumph.

The pursuit had to be abandoned because of radical driving by the fleeing offender.

Aside from some cloud coverage and morning rain the country is set for a good day.

A contaminant was identified during routine water testing of the supply.

He's worth millions and is behind massive NZ land buys. But who is Garry Robertson?

44-year-old man arrested after crashing stolen truck into Christchurch shop.

Mackenzie Council has trespassed the man living at the hut with his dog and horse.

Two per cent of turkeys sold in New Zealand are bred and processed by this family.

The road death is the second across the country today, and the third 15 hours.

Exactly where and when the busiest times will be has been calculated by NZTA.

Whanganui's Akash Gill's century helps Central Districts draw with Northern Districts

A serious two-car crash has closed State Highway 1 in Canterbury.

Death of six headless seals "cruel and senseless", DOC says

Appeal judges find rapists' youth should've got them more time off

Nearly 2000 eels were found dead in Canterbury creek in April.

Researchers are eyeing a fresh way to help Kiwis battling with severe mood disorders.

Go-to video rentals store to close after 36 years in Dominion Rd, Auckland

William Smith served on the midget submarine that sank a Japanese cruiser.

Name suppression for Christchurch driver accused of fatal hit-and-run crash in July.

Woman due in court later this month over alleged Canterbury mail thefts.

Head girl Rebecca Nesdale and deputy Holly Hodgson will be school leaders in 2019.

Christmas Day sun for the centre, rain or showers in the north and south