Funeral on Wednesday for the couple killed in a helicopter crash during a family day out.

Scene of crash blessed today as investigators attempt to piece together tragedy.

Devastated friends of couple killed have gathered at family home.

Three injured children pulled to safety as rescuers feared wreckage might go up in flames.

The children were conscious after the crash and were able to speak to their rescuers.

Three survivors flown to hospital after locals dragged them from wreckage.

There's more to this charming coastal town than marine life.

Tropical air is set to get temperatures rising, but come Monday it changes drastically.

A 20-year-old man had been charged with cruelty and ill-treatment of an animal.

The incident happened off the Kaikoura peninsula

Domestic cats in Kaikōura are laying waste to the eggs of a rare shore bird.

Time to put on the summer sheets - overnight temperatures could be much warmer than usual.

Search for missing woman Melissa Ewings scaled back after phone found.

Icy winds will round out the month, with some in the South Island in for a freezing night.

Family of Melissa Ewings have growing concerns especially as the weather is due to worsen.

On Sunday she told a friend she was going for a walk, but has not been heard from since.

'We loved his curiosity for life, his humour and loyalty, his integrity,' says mum.

A South Island community is reeling after attempts to save injured teen aren't enough.

John Milford has been in the role for more than five years.

'By 2040, we might be looking back at this as a normal winter.'

A popular and 'friendly' teen has been killed in a car crash in Arrowtown.

Christchurch to Eketahuna - The Road Ahead visits the centre of power in New Zealand.

City council and insurers remain in a dispute four years after Kaikoura earthquake damage.

Wellington Central MP says premiums remain high despite top quake standards and codes.

The network will help identify which buildings are safe to occupy after an earthquake.