Off-duty cop Darren Critchley risked his life saving drowning man at Ninety Mile Beach

Auckland is home to many endangered species. Here's how locals can help save 10 of them.

After days of mixed weather, things are set to improve.

Rain, snow and a risk of thunderstorms mixed with bursts of sunshine are forecast

Volcanologist honoured for research into the threat super-eruptions pose to us.

The names of a King Country mother and daughter killed in a crash have been released.

It's a cold, wet start to Sunday, with heavy rain warnings and thunderstorms forecast.

It's the news parents across New Zealand don't want to hear.

One person is being transported to hospital via helicopter in a critical condition.

Gale-force winds of up to 110km/h are forecast in Auckland and Northland tonight.

Almost 50 people felt the shake, which struck north-east of the Gisborne region.

One passenger died in Wednesday night crash after police pursuit.

Patches of showers and rain will reach all parts of the country this weekend.

Liam Dann doesn't let a forecast storm stand in the way of a warming family holiday.

Plans of an 'iconic' cycleway bridge over the Wairoa River have been canned.

Two cows managed to keep afloat for an hour inside a water tank before being rescued.

When it comes to forecasting major quakes, the answers might lie hidden in our past.

Even the effects of an Australian heat wave won't stop yet another big wet.

Many general practices, crucial for schooling junior doctors, are at training capacity.

Midwife told to delete post about 'hidden shame' of incest and poverty in South Auckland.

Early spring temperatures could soar up to 30C after a heatwave hits NZ on Sunday.

Somewhere, in one of three Rotorua lakes, there's a 'golden trout' worth $10,000.

There's no let up in the stormy weather with more thunderstorms on their way.

Freezing cold lost man rescued from certain death on mountain.

After a wild night of thunder and lightning, similar conditions continue today.

The fishing trip was a long-awaited bonding session for Alan Saunders and his grandson.

The All Blacks are set to take on South Africa at QBE Stadium at 7.35pm.

Hospital paid sum after contract signed by elective member without authority to sign it

Blastacars Drift Karts is ready to share a drift karting experience with a new generation

The East Coast is the place to be to avoid a barrage of bad weather this weekend.