Young builder suffered a severe stroke weeks before the birth of his first child.

The Serious Crash Unit and WorkSafe have been advised.

Summer is put on hold this week for some unlucky parts of the country.

Chilly days are in the forecast for most places across the country for the next full week.

Kiwis should expect more hazy skies for days to come.

Rescue chopper flew to the scene of the Omakau races yesterday after a mid-race collapse.

Police are looking for a small, light brown bag and a black Huawei cellphone.

Brown slush now tops New Zealand's usually pristine glaciers.

Thousands of people have flocked to holiday hotspots across New Zealand.

If no one comes forward in two weeks, Lotto NZ will start tracking the winner down.

One person was seriously injured in the crash.

A selection of great places to visit this summer.

Male victim knocked unconscious after altercation at fast-food restaurant.

Most of the country can expect a warm and dry start to 2020.

Video from Oamaru event in June showed protected birds were disturbed.

Get beach ready - more fine and sunny days expected this week.

Canterbury customers have been checking their Lotto tickets with a touch of apprehension.

Damon signs on in the UK, while bros Mitch will contest the national superbike series.

The strike cut power to the street and firefighters left the scene with power authorities.

The 14-month-old's mother found him lying unconscious in their garden.

Kirwee Tavern burnt down on Christmas Eve, two days later the leftover booze got stolen.

Police said there have been several incidents of poaching in Central Otago recently.

It'll be a dry - weather-wise at least - welcome into 2020 for most.

It'll be a sweet start to 2020.

Tis the season for endless fronts.

Police are refusing to release any other details.

The man was knocked off rocks by a rogue wave but was unsuccessfully saved.

The incident has struck at the heart of the small town's tight-knit community.