A father watched helplessly from a boat as his son disappeared under water after briefly surfacing during a diving trip and calling for help.

Police investigating the discovery of two babies' placentas near Raglan in the Waikato are awaiting the results of forensic analysis.

Six-time world champion Sebastien Loeb continued his spectacular charge up the Rally New Zealand leaderboard today.

The seaside Waikato township of Raglan is reeling after parts of the historic wharf went up in flames this morning.

Poor whitebaiting season underlines the need to preserve bush-clad waterside habitats.

Inspector describes slow-speed police chase as the "most bizarre" pursuit he's ever been involved in.

Monique Balvert-O'Connor's family goes bush in some alternative accommodation.