Severe weather watch for parts of the North Island with heavy downpours on the way.

Brent Cleghorn was turning his life around and was due to start new job on January 5.

Seventeen people have died in the past 10 days.

Warm and sunny weather forecast for North Island as Kiwis prepare to see in the New Year.

The crash happened in the early hours of this morning.

"It's a really cool, fun day to celebrate Christmas."

Dunedin killer told to work with a psychologist if he wants to be released.

A father-of-four died in the horror smash.

One investigation is underway, while search for 18-year-old man continues.

The resignation just before Christmas has been called 'disappointing' by council.

Gusts reached up to 120km/h in Wellington yesterday.

Robbery in central Dunedin unfolded like a scene from a video game.

'It sounded like a major earthquake every time the slips went.'

Thirty-nine staff were fired nationally as a result of investigations over five years.

Police hope drilling an additional borehole will reveal what caused the first explosion.

Father of Pike River victim says possible discovery of son's remains has brought solace.

An urban myth in Christchurch has seen genuine bank notes being refused and damaged.

Principal confirmed Year 8 school camp will exclude unvaccinated pupils from DoC camp.

Offender sentenced at Christchurch District Court this afternoon.

Firefighters have been struggling with their big ladder hoses breaking down.

Brendon Harris denies charges police allege total nearly $500,000.

Bravery Awards given to cops and civilians who helped save lives in Chch terror attack

Heavy rain warnings are put in place for Coromandel, Bay of Plenty and Gisborne regions.

Man granted permanent name suppression in case dating back to 2018.

The Auckland border has been in place for more than 100 days.

15 December 2021. Hundreds of Aucklanders enthusiastically reunited with families when the borders opened but holidaymakers have failed to show since. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / The South Today

Allegations trailer came off work vehicle and hit another vehicle, killing driver.

Planning a trip to Canterbury this summer? Here's how to keep your whānau entertained.

Young boy punched in face after tried to stop mother being stabbed.

Sir Edmund Hillary's canvas duffel bag is turning heads.