The victim was assessed and treated by paramedics.

Southwest winds are bringing severe gales to parts of the North and South Islands.

Snow has carpeted skifields, roads and mountain passes in the lower South Island.

Wild weather has hit the country.

Charges relating to bringing 50kg of the drug to NZ have been denied.

Strong winds, heavy rain across NZ, and brace for a temperature drop down south on Friday.

Gendron had planned his attack for March 15, the three-year anniversary of NZ's tragedy.

The 'long lunch' also comes with continuous servings of food.

The crash is causing considerable delays southbound.

OPINION: Economics has won the day over the environment, John MacDonald writes.

It is the fastest-growing urban area outside of Auckland.

That is the question that a lot of us will be asking today, writes John MacDonald.

It follows a ram-raid at a dairy in Halswell on Friday.

"It hits you right in the face."

The Act Party claims the laws will 'create a divided and hateful society'.

Few weather worries for most, but rain warning issued for one part of the country.

His jobs included counting $10,000 bundles of cash and booking travel.

Following a tender process, detailed design work will begin.

A man has appeared in court after a serious assault in Christchurch overnight

Since a fire last year, residents across the city have been subject to a horrendous smell.

The changes will come into force in late July/early August.

After years of back-and-forth, the council is reviewing its flag policy.

It will be money well spent and a real asset for Christchurch.

Tournament will be first time NCBA hosts nationals.

$50 million budget blowout revealed as costs continue to rise.

Nineteen Mazda Demios stolen in one city - in just one weekend.

Humpback whales are not often seen near the harbour.

The latest Government announcement's a $600 million ambulance at the bottom of a cliff.

A retaining wall is being repaired from today, until early July.