Hunker down - days of rain, gales and snow are on the way.

Saving a 20 per cent deposit for a lower priced home now takes seven years in Auckland.

Rare rugby memorabilia belonging to All Blacks legend Charlie Saxton up for auction

Driver has to carry a 'huge burden of guilt' says mother whose son died.

Police thanked public for their help finding him

The child was approached at a Lyttelton hotel, but managed to fight off her attacker.

The killer of Christchurch schoolgirl Louisa Damodran still needs "immense" rehabilitation

Murray Allan, who pulled an imitation gun on police before he was shot, admits charges.

Man followed girl for a kilometre before fleeing when she sought help from a passing car.

Police say woman's footage helped in burglary arrest.

New survey shows 'evenly split' over earthquake-damaged Christ Church Cathedral debate

Thieves are targeting everything from razor blades, meat, clothing, to petrol and tobacco.

A dairy farm assistant ad warns of drug testing, minimum wage, and rodent visitors.

Security guard at McCaw wedding held up five Canterbury pubs and shot two women

A crane has been called in to clear a crash involving a truck and car near Ashburton.

New tourism data has revealed Christchurch is back on the itinerary for tourists.

The body of missing Rangiora man Bill Crowe has been found.

Tonight's rugby - and most of the country - should stay dry over the next two days.

William (Bill) Crowe, 70, has not been seen since early on Thursday afternoon.

Troy Taylor jailed for life for killing Christchurch infant Ihaka Stokes.

Troy Taylor said infant Ihaka Stokes had fallen over and banged his head. He hadn't.

Would you eat a mealworm cookie or a cricket energy bar? Researchers want to know.

A test being developed by "world class" Kiwi researchers could save hospitals millions.

Bugatti once owned by Louis Vuitton family member sold after 50 years in a Kiwi's shed.

Oliver Dowling could be out of intensive care in a few days, family say.

The vehicle crashed into a concrete block, police say.

Images show Michael McGrath, 49, at a supermarket two days before he went missing.

Fears are held for the safety of Michael McGrath, missing since May 21.

Oliver Dowling is awake in hospital, but girlfriend's condition is still "very serious".

The weekend road toll is down from last year but 2017 is tracking higher than 2016.