Kophie Su'a-Hulsbosch says ""the world is depressing, but I'm positive about the future."

Wearing an eye mask, the victim thought her friend was patting her on the forehead.

The 13-year-old was looked after by other passengers.

The roar of the Shotover canyon could soon sound very different as the jets go electric.

An unidentified woman was caught on camera pilfering honey from a stall.

Sandy Maree Graham has been charged with Dale Watene's murder.

A stalker with a "history of violent offending" will be behind bars until next year.

In spite of its recent addition, the Paparoa is already the fourth busiest Great Walk.

Up to 12,000 residents in low-lying suburbs vulnerable to storm surges and liquefaction.

"They were absolutely no help whatsoever, the crew just got off and went home."

The man was processed for drink-driving and elected for a blood sample to be taken.

Legendary rock band to perform two stadium shows in NZ with Post Malone.

The victim's son, Constable Epineri Tunidau, is a police officer based in Fiji.

A march opposing government control, Three Waters and vaccine mandates was outnumbered.

Dunedin woman's quick reflexes saved her from being decapitated by a road barrier.

The woman encouraged the attack and was heard yelling and swearing at the victim.

Member of the public reported concerns about the man's hair-raising driving in Southland.

Tamara Charmaine Bryant, 33, appeared in the Dunedin District Court this week.

Geoff Ross says trialling alternative methods is 'how sectors advance'.

Victims hope for answers to lingering questions.

Road snowfall warnings have also been issued for the South Island.

Mostly subterranean house, known as The Sanctuary, rejected by commissioners.

Tyreese Fleming was sentenced in the Timaru District Court to two-and-a-half years prison, but 15-year-old Javarney's father Stephen Drummond says he is disappointed with the outcome. Video / George Heard

Driver on restricted licence had been drinking before high-speed crash.

The pup was found on the Otago Peninsula with tyre marks on its body.

The horrific crash just south of Picton on State Highway 1 and has sent shock waves through the Filipino community and the nation. NZ Herald's Adam Pearse reports. Video / George Heard

Economist predicts where the downturn will hurt most - and how the blow will be softened.

Metservice predicting snow down to 400m with heavy falls above 500m.

Mother-of-four Laisa Maraia Tunidau was killed in the random street attack.

Aotearoa is alone in the Pacific as the only motu to offer snow sports.