Reginald Ozanne claims he has no memory of stabbing Star, a family pet, 41 times.

Sight of pig carcasses at busy airport criticised – but many voice support for hunter.

Flood-stricken Buller district is in the firing line again.

Pierre Coster had a history of violence towards women but showed "high levels of remorse".

Tourism and hospitality sectors are disappointed but understanding of the bubble pause.

Moves to limit salmon catches are critical for future generations, Fish & Game says.

Police are investigating the death.

No employment relationships exist within Gloriavale, inquiry finds.

'Cruel lie' around a dying child helped conned buyers out of $35,000.

Special bravery award comes after "acts of bravery and humanity" on darkest day.

Patricia Elizabeth Samson is accused of trying to help cover up her son's crime.

The clean-up continues after heavy rain, flooding, slips and evacuations.

Engineers scramble to fix broken stopbanks before another round of downpours hits.

Matt Forlong had to swim sheep to safety after 200 stranded in rising flood water.

The Mattina container ship is the third vessel in New Zealand to be struck by Covid.

Fire crews have been battling a large blaze in Westport early today.

Fire crews have been battling a building fire in flood-ravaged Westport. Video / George Heard

Traveling on 24m catamaran the Fiordland Jewel through Fiordland National Park takes passengers to some of the most remote parts of New Zealand - Doubtful, Dusky and Breaksea Sounds. Video / Supplied

Couple thought their mini break would be 'wonderful' ... until things turned 'wild'.

About 2000 people - half the population - were forced to evacuate over the weekend.

The cleanup is beginning - slowly - for flood-affected Westport residents.

Westport beach becomes a resting place for stock killed in massive floods at the weekend.

Eighteen-year-old due in court after patrol cars damaged at Queenstown police station.

Extensive clean-up ahead, say ministers after viewing damage.

Westport mayor speaks about flooding as extent of damage becomes clear.

The Herald returns home with a Westport resident to survey the flood damage to her home.

First responders who lost their homes in the Westport flood are still helping others.

Westport evacuees abandoned their homes as they filled with water in the floods.

Wild weather is moving north, forcing evacuations; flooding closes Wellington highways.

The Invercargill nurse had faith in the health system but was ultimately let down by it.