Teen was at a popular Nelson swimming hole when she decided to jump into the river.

Rapper Scribe reportedly arrested for alleged bail breach in South Island.

Felix Bernstein says his customers will no longer be chartered in Robinson R44's.

About 150 people are queuing to join a "sell one, give one" beanie-knitting enterprise.

Built on the northwest tip of the South Island, it is surrounded by coast and native bush.

The pair sat on the roof of their 4x4 to escape the rising water level.

CPR was performed on the man at the scene, but he was unable to be revived.

Roads could be affected a low pressure system brings wind and rain to the North Island.

Holidaying Kiwi couple told they are too old, warn others planning trips.

Police did have concerns for the 13-year-old's safety in the cold conditions.

Persistent easterly winds kept things grey on the east coast.

When taking photos in public places enters the grey zone.

A man convicted of taking photos of teens in togs with a zoom lens has won his appeal.

'The funniest thing I've ever seen': Viewers see funny side of cheeky thieves' behaviour.

Fleeing driver told police "he had nothing to lose"

Police are appealing to witnesses after a collision that hospitalised two cyclists.

Cavers rescued after night underground were students.

Police say Tully's alibi appears to stack up.

Name suppression has been lifted for the man accused of murdering a woman in Nelson.

"Highly contagious" measles spreading through the South Island.

Mother says she's grateful for five short days with her son.

We'll be spared worst of the extreme winds causing havoc in Australia, but it'll be wet.

Woman injured in crash had to have emergency C-section but baby died five days later.

he crash happened on April 30 and the baby was born via an emergency C-section.

Teen mum says supportive house at school helped transform her life.

Car stolen from woman's house as she gives birth inside

Watch: The driver travelled more than 150km across Canterbury before he was arrested.

Man arrested after third alleged police chase in a day.

The lawyer who worked for the change said it could affect more than 1000 children.

62-year-old Swiss national Yanyan Meng was found at the Rutherford Hotel on Friday.