Three funerals planned as survivors of horror crash fight for life
The family of five are believed to be tourists from Malaysia.
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Homicide probe: Missing West Coast mum found dead in car
Barbara Ann Quinn, 41, was reported missing last night.
Watch: Dramatic landslide into swollen river caught on camera
Wild weather evacuates residents, closes main roads.
Serious concerns for missing West Coast mum-of-three who 'popped home for lunch'
Barbara Ann Quinn, 41, was reported missing yesterday.
Man who raped pregnant partner declined early prison release
The man says he is willing to serve his entire jail term as penance.
Three dead, four injured after horror crash near Kaikoura
A car and truck have collided near Kaikoura.
Man shot dead by police a 'quiet, very nice guy': neighbour
Man armed with firearm confronted police before he was shot.
Wanaka sewerage shut down as flood waters rise
Wanaka residents are preparing for potential flooding with rain warnings still in place.
'I wasn't being stupid' - Richlister crashes, rolls Porsche
The richlister said he wasn't sure how the crash happened.
Mother pleads for her daughter's killer to be kept in jail
Gareth Lawrence Smither used a spade and knives to kill Karen Jacobs in 1997.
Lost in NZ, he texted Texas for help - and a search party came to his rescue
He ate his last rations - a tortilla, Nutella and cheese - while awaiting rescue.
Man who killed friend in high-speed alcohol-fuelled crash will still drink when parole conditions end
"It was concerning that [he] ... was not able to articulate why he intended to drink."
Parts of Wanaka CBD street closed over 'wave action'
Road closures to remain until lake levels drop.
US tramper rescued after being swept away in swollen river
The man alerted Texan authorities to his plight who then contacted NZ rescuers.
Teen critically injured in fiery crash will miss sister's funeral
Tayla Alexander, 17, will be farewelled today, as her younger sister remains in hospital.
Tinder rage: Ex acquitted of assaulting wife's new lover
Man admits he got angry when he walked in on her having sex with another man.
Snowing in December? Cardrona Alpine Resort postpones summer opening day
Those excited to kick off their summer plan with riding on Cadrona will have to wait.
Search underway for missing tramper due back days ago
A search is underway for a missing person near Lake Ohau in Canterbury's Mackenzie Basin.
Shipping container smashes into Buller bridge
Two 20-foot containers washed down the Buller river as one smashes into bridge.
Tiwai speculation prompts Transpower to re-start network upgrade
Transpower is upgrading its network in response the speculation over Tiwai Point.
Wild weather: Caution urged on Harbour Bridge as wind, rain batters the country
Around 400mm of rain has already fallen on West Coast in past 24 hours.
Dad forgives driver after one daughter dies, another hurt
Family prepares for one daughter's funeral, as the other pulls through surgery.
Travel chaos: Air NZ cancels 35 flights as severe storm hits
Heavy rain is expected to lash the West Coast all week.
'It has destroyed me': Dad plans daughter's funeral as her sister fights for life
Tayla Alexander, 17, died in a car crash. Her little sister, is fighting to stay alive.
Disgraced yoga teacher 'flashy, vain... creepy'
Guru featured in Netflix doco 'propositioned' women referred to him from New Zealand.
Paparoa memorial track to Pike River miners opens to public
The Paparoa Track has opened to the public with hundreds expected across it during the day
New rules to target freedom campers at Kaikoura
The rules aim to crack down on freedom campers,
Summer blown away: Massive storm brews off NZ coast
Flooding and dangerous roads expected in West Coast as week of heavy rain looms.
'The grief envelops you'; Shower death mum speaks out
Carbon monoxide tragedy: A mother's anguish.
Firefighters battle out of control burn-off near Gore
Fire crews are fighting an out of control burn west of Gore this afternoon.
Woman struck in face by flying fuel cap while driving
The incident took place along State Highway 6 on Friday afternoon.
Shouting, crying and 'a complete mess': Venod Skantha's final warning
Dunedin doctor Venod Skantha was unravelling months before he killed Amber-Rose Rush.
Parents' heartbreak over 4yo's forklift death: 'We held each other'
Jackson White was struck and killed by a forklift operated by his father Ian.