Flimsy biplane's wing collapsed under stress of stunts, to the horror of spectators.

Did you see a teen wandering around Bridge St at 2am today? Police want to hear from you.

Three people have moderate injuries and three people have minor injuries.

A Queenstown woman ill with measles travelled while infectious.

Ten of the worst: the misery inflicted in New Zealand by rain, wind and snow

Adverse weather conditions around New Zealand continue to impact airlines.

Two helicopters are transporting two people to hospital in a serious condition.

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

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

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.

Only two polytechnics report significantly more students this year despite free fees.

Three pensioners say their human rights are being breached by pension deductions.

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.

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

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

At least one restaurant has had to close in the small town which has lost power.

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