Emergency services were called to the crash on the Riverton-Wallacetown Highway on Monday.

The death of Alister Peter Brookland will be reviewed by officials.

He recorded a breath alcohol level of 770mcg, more than three times the limit.

Police expect "a degree of mischief" but hope people make the right choices.

Police are seeking information on an attack at a Bishopdale address last night.

A surge in boat sales could mean less experienced people on the water, harbourmaster says.

Organisers did not know until the morning of the event whether it would go ahead.

"I told my children and everyone started crying. We just couldn't believe it."

Police were notified about 5.55pm on Tuesday when they had not arrived as expected.

Expiring work visas and a dearth of international tourists is taking a toll on gyms.

A 23-year-old man died while free-diving at a popular Catlins snorkelling spot on Sunday.

Columba College pupil Lucy Williams died on Boxing Day.

Will a Southland town be the hottest place in New Zealand on Tuesday?

The deaths bring the Christmas/New Year holiday road toll to six.

A slip is blocking part of State Highway 1 between Christchurch and Kaikōura.

Places guaranteed to delight the young and the young at heart.

The lack of chimneys didn't stop Santa from making one baby's Christmas special.

Out of the 10 weeks away, four of those have been spent in managed isolation.

Father of two 'hurt' following racist attack on his sons' school.

State Highway 6 is shut at the Fox River bridge.

Two helicopters attended the crash, as well as police, fire crews and St John.

Police expect to lay further charges in due course.

A police spokeswoman said one car was said to have rolled and one person was trapped.

Marine and Motorhome Dunedin owner Garry Hornby said he had "nothing left" to sell.

The snow is expected to mostly fall on Boxing Day.

The change in fire season came into effect at 8am on Thursday.