The injured man was rushed to Christchurch Hospital with serious injuries.

Almost every single part of the country is experiencing warmer than average temperatures.

The incident has been going on for some time this evening.

Police Search and Rescue staff are at the Te Araroa Track near Lake Emily.

"We all feel really dead inside; there's nothing we can do. There's no help ..."

Timothy Clements was due to return from his walk on Monday morning, but never arrived.

Man who turned his life around to become a respected counsellor has come full circle.

Motorists beware: Police are cracking down on mobile phones - and other distractions.

The official re-entry is due to take place today, after it was postponed.

At least one person had to be rescued from the roof of Dunedin House.

Thick black smoke is visible over much of Frankton.

Marlborough Boys' College teacher on leave following a serious conduct complaint.

"You couldn't see more than six inches underwater."

Detectives say guilty killer will have a "cognitive load of burden"

Razor blade fused to a piece of plastic used in attack in prison day room.

Mitch Gameren's father said family members were still seeking answers.

Angela Blackmoore was stabbed to death in her home while her son slept.

A man is missing after a horror jet boat crash on the West Coast.

The Government has launched an investigation into the Otago Regional Council.

The Muslim Association of Canterbury said the announcement was a significant achievement.

'I swallowed one [tooth] and I spat two out ... I freaked out' witness tells court.

A rescue helicopter en route to the scene from Dunedin.

Police accused of targeting 'everyday Kiwis' in armed raids on rural properties.

Kiwis who wish to witness the amazing discovery may only have to wait a few months.

An arborist who alleged he was being bullied has been awarded more than $28,000.

Marine protection measures aimed at sustaining healthy habitats for marine biodiversity.

'You took something from her and she'll never get it back. She wants to be her old self.'

The first moa footprint was today removed from its three million-year Maniototo home.

Swimmer stumbles across moa footprints - a find expert describes as a 'career highlight'.