Kiwis are on a mission to help reunite a US man with his stolen electric bike.

Recording Southern Response meetings did not break the law.

Ben the huntaway was malnourished but hugely pleased to be back with people.

Defendant appeared at hearing via audiovisual link from facility in the North Island.

Have you seen Joshua Harley and his kids?

Police also want to speak with anyone who witnessed the assault in Invercargill.

A long-visiting ecologist fears Awaroa Beach's people's paradise is being lost.

Mild, settled weather not going anywhere.

Truck driver found not at fault over accident which left scooter rider with head injuries.

Families and politicians will meet at the mine today, despite postponement.

The chilly temperatures are here to stay, according to forecasters.

After more than a decade of questions, a family is finally getting some answers.

Temperatures are forecast to soar 6C above average in some parts of the country.

Woman's father says she is distraught and unable to sleep.

Christchurch slammed by crazy weather, Wellington next in line.

'I couldn't live with myself if it attacked a small child or livestock.'

Two people were trapped, then taken to hospital by helicopter in critical condition.

Cardrona working with DoC to preserve the lizard habitat while a new chairlift is built.

'With the current environment, there's only so much stupidity you can tolerate.'

Marshland Rd crash in east Christchurch leaves road blocked in both directions.

Whanganui rowers frank their rep selection form by helping North beat South over Easter.

One incident has taken place in Manawatu, another has taken place west of Christchurch.

Heavy rain is forecast for much of the North Island through the day.

Watches, a computer and cash were stolen in the burglary.

Thieves are in for unpleasant surprise when they open stolen cases with unwashed costumes.

Some of the southern region's smaller glaciers have disappeared.

Make the most of it; today will likely be the last fine day of the long weekend.

The girl was airlifted to Dunedin Hospital in a critical condition.