In Nelson, 'it feels as if the sun is on you, no matter where you go'.

The projects are being launched in the second quarter, and will create 413 jobs.

History's on tap at these indispensable inns.

Take the plunge at these away-from-the-crowds locations.

Will you all live in a yellow submarine?

Motueka fruit growers say millions of dollars of fruit is ruined after the hailstorm.

The Bay of Plenty is the area at greatest risk of hail storms this afternoon.

There's snow on the way for some alpine passes as a cold front hits the South Island.

The young man was rescued after spending three nights in the open in rainy conditions.

Who are they? They include our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan MPs.

Up to 20 seats could change hands tonight, most - but not all - to Labour.

Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?

Full list: Who gets free school lunches in Wellington and the South Island.

The AOS was called in "as a precaution".

Parenting organisation distanced itself from a counsellor who offers conversion therapy.

A concrete turtle missing from a playground in Nelson is now safely back home.

A rapidly deepening low has hit with heavy rain, gales, snow - and cold temperatures.

Nelson mountain biker dies after crashing on a downhill track.

The highway is closed and diversions are in place, a police spokeswoman said.

Snow and cold winds will make travelling difficult and stress livestock.

Banning foreign students may cost hundreds of teachers' jobs.

A lengthy case involving three Las Vegas casino bosses and a Kiwi winery has ended.

Maori Language Week: One Love and Bay Dreams to further support promotion of te reo Māori.

Three fishermen died when the trawler sank off the Canterbury coast in 2015.

Anxious Auckland parents are still wary about sending kids back to school.