Police abandoned chase after 'less than a minute' due to driver's high speed.

The incident took place in New Brighton earlier this evening.

The family of Alesana Satele are still trying to understand why their father was killed.

Thunderstorms, wind and rain are expected to dominate the agenda this weekend.

Many who have persistent pain struggle to get adequate help.

Injury toll includes 171 claims in Auckland and 102 in Christchurch.

It comes ahead of forecasted heavy rain and galeforce winds over the weekend.

Comment: We're only about three steps out of the cave.

"We understand that this was very distressing for her, and we're enormously upset ..."

Temperatures in the North Island will reach into the low 20s today.

Christchurch resident recounts what unfolded when truck collapsed into sinkhole.

Judge concerned Christchurch teenager convicted for plotting terror attack 'lost control'.

Thunderstorms, heavy showers and small hail is expected in northern New Zealand.

Broadcaster Brodie Kane talks about her move from television to radio.

Principal James Morris said the family affected had students who attended the school.

Stunning photo shows the quads, the first set in New Zealand since 1990s.

The secretive nature of their jobs meant she never knew of their secret lovers.

Auckland's longstanding Santa has overwhelming backing after being ditched from parade.

Christchurch council charged Lime Scooters just $136 dollars to operate over three months.

The great-grandfather feared for his life as a meth-addict stormed into his home.

Zac Franich plans to share story of his mental health struggles in hope of helping others.

Christchurch teacher faces charges of dealing meth granted interim name suppression

19-year-old accused of causing a crash which killed a teen and injured three others.

A 19-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter after a fatal crash in Christchurch.

First of a string of specialist craft beer bottle shops has opened.

Driver hands himself in to police after posting emotional statement on Facebook.

Police investigating more than 27 complaints from women who claim spiked drinks

Families claim 'double standards' after design boss escaped disciplinary action

Four motorcyclists were killed in separate accidents around the country yesterday.

"Restraints save lives, it's that simple", police say in wake of two fatal accidents.