The driver was stopped with a breath alcohol level of more than twice the legal limit.

When this mum asked what people thought of this meal, she didn't expect this reaction.

Jesse McConnell patiently waited in line, then told the teller he needed $3000.

The man positioned himself behind a large bookshelf, court hears.

The driver was alerted to the nail by a "rattling" sound.

Dispute between Queenstown men escalated to talk of crossbows and murder, court hears.

Dunedin businessman and city councillor Doug Hall is backing new Milburn logging terminal.

Sleepy teen says he 'just can't be bothered' going to school each day.

Vehicle went into the water near Bacon St about 5.35am.

The man turned up to the hospital telling staff that he'd been shot.

Eleven-year-old Toby Fletcher and his dad are off on the trip of a lifetime.

Black Ferns to stay dry, but showers will set in during the Bledisloe Cup test tonight.

Teachers and students left disgusted by former pupil's late-night break-in.

The man's lawyer cited other cases where six-figure payments had been ordered.

$15 million Airbus H145 choppers start service tomorrow in Christchurch and Dunedin.

The Pigeon Valley fire burned around 2300ha of commercial plantation forest.

Bath salts can keep people awake for three days and induce a psychotic episode.

High winds have ripped off a preschool's roof and lightning has struck a tree.

Batten down the hatches, a storm is brewing!

If you're in Auckland, "it's best to make the most of it this morning".

Frenchman "lost control" after being scammed on cannabis deal.

Hercules the Unexpected was nearly half the height of a human and too big to fly.

The driver at fault will probably be in a wheelchair for the rest of her life.

Two companies were placed into interim liquidation three weeks ago.

Police said the shooting happened on Friday night or Saturday morning.

It's a good weekend to stay tucked up indoors.

Snow and bitter cold to batter alps and Queenstown, while huge waves to hit near Auckland.

Steve Hansen says two attacks on rugby referees over the weekend is a 'real shame'.

One applicant who walked out said people deserved to be interviewed in private.

Immigration New Zealand refusing to budge on its order to deport.