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.

Keep calm and carry on: We have NZTA information about the traffic hotspots in your area.

Christchurch man, 45, charged with causing GBH to Shayne Heappey, who died on December 8.

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.

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.

Festive wear, family and a few toys on the agenda for fab four's first Christmas.

Martin Johnston looks at a Xmas tram crash in Auckland that killed three 115 years ago.

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.

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

The pedestrian was struck by the car just before 5am.

Rain totalling 50mm fell in an Auckland suburb in two hours, and others are without power.

Police are searching two houses as part of the investigation into Shayne Heappey's death.

Tyler Croll-Davis, 24, denied being the driver when police found him after the crash.