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.

Police and Counties Manukau Rugby Union are investigating the assault.

Desperate dog owner admits going to extreme lengths to save beloved dog from death row.

The dry, mild winter continues, but change is looming.

Dunedin toddler died just hours after being discharged from hospital for the second time.

The man will be released from prison after serving the entirety of his nine-year sentence.

Two intruders threatened couple at gunpoint and demanded money and drugs.

Canterbury and Otago are set to be battered with 70mm of rain over the next 24 hours.

Sale of shares would raise more equity, but also represented the last of the water.

Star, the 10-year-old miniature horse was stabbed 41 times in vicious attack in February.

Police were 'taking advantage' of a naive public to catch them out.

"Your offending was calculated. It was premeditated. It was repeated and repeated."

Someone was seen brandishing what appeared to be a gun in Dunedin's student area.

Tabitha Shaw, 17, plead guilty to committing an indecent act with intent to offend.

The car ended up with one wheel dangling over the harbour after a head-on collision.

Firefighters from Willowbank were called to Castle St at 10.55pm.

Brace yourself, New Zealand, few places will be dry by Sunday evening.

It's not the first time that Stephen Gardener has been in trouble over lingerie.

Guinness World Records is expected to make a decision next week.

Jamie Burns smashed a garden gnome and headbutted the police station window.

The majestic grandeur of the Waitaki District is on display in the Disney remake.

Police believe body found in Lake Wakatipu is that of missing boatie

A man who was conscious and able to walk after he was hit by a car has died in hospital.

The driver and passenger managed to escape unharmed and called police.

Police received the threat to Otago Corrections Facility on Tuesday afternoon last week.

Police divers are searching an area near the Earnslaw slipway.