A pig on the loose in Greymouth has led an animal control officer on a gleeful chase.

Plastic has many uses - but have we made too much and what can we do about it?

The storm has split in two and continues to ravage Canterbury and the lower South Island.

Some Tasman residents remain cut off as the country cleans up after ex-cyclone Gita.

The storm ripped out fences, pulled off garage doors and peeled off a roof.

Locals are stocking up at supermarket before 150km/h winds arrive.

Police say they visit Gloriavale regularly, following reports of a heightened presence.

Hundreds turned out to clean up a West Coast beach today following last week's storm.

Coasters get stuck in for Waitangi Day cleanup.

Damage assessment begins after ex-Tropical Cyclone Fehi ravaged much of the country.

Ex-cyclone Fehi is sweeping across the country today bringing wild weather to most parts.

Where land can still be found for $60,000 and the closest city is almost 400km away.

Four seasons in one country - heat, thunderstorms and rain on way.

Torrential downpour on the West Coast is expected to peak about 4am.

Seven roads closed in Grey District as floods spread south on the West Coast.

There will be showers for most of the country next week; no severe weather is forecast.

"We spent nearly $1 million ... making it the best possible retail space in the CBD."

Briefings: Building spree creates a risk that development will exceed demand, TEC says.

November is usually West Coast's wettest month, but this year sunblock is in high demand.

The fire spread because the houses were so close together.

Man charged with murder of a 43-year-old mother granted interim name suppression.

A man will appear in court today after Sunday's shooting in Greymouth.

Police were looking for George Sean Warren in relation to a shooting in Greymouth.

Man responsible for fatally shooting woman still on the loose: associate, car found.

A neighbour said she heard one gunshot before armed police arrived.

Police have called off the search for missing fisherman Kieran Lynch.

Fingers crossed in regard to coalition promises about Buller Hospital rebuild.

The Dive Squad is resuming their search for missing boatie 22-year-old Kieran Lynch.

Worried neighbours fled early this morning as a vacant house next door erupted in flames.

Tens of thousands of by-the-wind-sailors, or velella, first appeared on Blaketown Beach.