Our government is 'just waiting for good, decent people who want to make a difference'.

River crossing failures are a leading cause of tramper fatalities in New Zealand.

Assaulted Corrections officer become 'a prisoner in his own home', court heard.

'It’s very unique and he hasn’t put up prices since 2014.'

The rain is expected to cause "dangerous conditions, significant flooding".

Smiles abound in this South Island spot.

Latest find means 12 of the 29 men killed in 2010 disaster have now been located.

First-timer or a seasoned professional? Doesn't matter – preparation is key.

The drugs were in packages which were declared as containing a bike and compressors.

Victims of a home invasion were told the Mongrel Mob would kill them if they told police.

About 100 staff and students were left standing outside the Arthur St building.

Safe For Animals slams the tournament's return.

He'd suffered more than 15 concussions and a career-ending injury before the crash.

The Christchurch community rallied in force from the moment the fire sparked.

It's understood three patients are being treated.

Police tried to pull over 'vehicle of interest' but it crashed.

The 7.8 earthquake nearly 'completely wiped out' some of the ecosystems.

Taieri Mouth Amenities Society has been awarded a grant of $37,000.

Country muso rushed to hospital, minutes before he was due to take the stage.

Dense forest and bad weather made rescues challenging.

The landlords recognised their apartment on a sexual services website.

The hiker's leg was trapped by a rock after the mudslide.

There have been several crashes on that stretch of highway.

The most serious charges include attempted murder, with arrests also in other regions.

St John is treating several patients, people in the car have been injured, police say.

The blaze has left a gaping hole in the roof above the kitchen, according to reports.

Authorities are working to determine the cause of death.