Two men flouted shellfish-gathering ban imposed after Kaikōura earthquake.

A German tourist stopped himself from being swept downstream by clinging to his pack.

Father whipped preacher for alleged indecency on his daughter aged 12.

Friends of an innocent driver killed in a police pursuit are fundraising for her children.

Temperatures fell almost a degree below zero at one weather station.

Affected residents form committee, recovery manager appointed.

COMMENT: To see the consequences changes your mind on police pursuits.

New Zealand's roads have recorded a grizzly amount of fatalities in just four days.

She died when a car fleeing police crashed into her vehicle early Sunday morning.

Court ordered son to repay $50k to mum but he's disappeared.

Blenheim Airport recorded 199mm, or four times the normal amount of rain for the area.

Polytech and vocational training leaders meet in Manukau tomorrow to map a survival plan.

The fire brigade could see the blaze streets away.

There will be limited road access to Cyclone Gita-ravaged Takaka from tomorrow.

The town's stores have been cleared out of milk, bread and toilet paper.

Despairing locals are wondering how long it will take to repair the damage.

Whanganu skating trio on track for 2018 Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires

Rivers burst their banks and locals fled their homes as a deluge from Gita caused flooding

Flights have been cancelled and roads are closed as Cyclone Gita begins to be felt.

"Hurricane force winds" possible when Gita hits New Zealand.

State Highway 6 has reopened, but some still remain without power on the West Coast.

This week's storm played havoc with the plans of motorists, with closures stranding many.

Don't do anything that puts your safety at risk, the council says

Terrified woman called husband to say goodbye.

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

Woman dead after being hit by car in Nelson

Monarch butterflies in dire straits as their favourite food is in short supply

The Lupton clan from Waverley is set to dominate upcoming hydroplane series

Wind denied athletes the chance of Commonwealth Games qualifications at Cooks Classic

A woman from the UK is looking for somewhere to sleep after a Jetstar flight was cancelled