A town expecting a lower, safer speed limit has been given ... exactly the same.

Kiwi footwear designer Kathryn Wilson gives her top tips for staying stylish at the snow.

Roads could be affected a low pressure system brings wind and rain to the North Island.

Defendant was accused of plying girl with alcohol indecently assaulting her.

St John spokesman Gerard Campbell says they've transported two men to hospital.

Home values in the town of 6800 people jumped more than 25 per cent over past year.

a2 Milk has released a 2019 forecast, with sales expected to reach $1 billion.

Driver believed his truck would be able to fit under the 3.5m clearance point. It didn't.

Teen describes moment girl work him up saying a man had just attempted to rape her.

Police believe the alleged assault was carried out by a gang member.

A weekend in the southern city won't be long enough, writes Alexia Santamaria.

One person is critically injured following a single vehicle crash in Ashburton.

Police hold press conference over mystery surrounding hit-and-run death.

Glenorchy Rd in Queenstown will be closed for the rest of the day after three big slips.

Woman sunk her teeth into her partner's back following a night of arguing.

Man was was hit by car while walking his dogs has died.

Police say they are not seeking anyone else in relation to the matter.

A 17-year-old St Kevin's College pupil faces an assault charge.

Amiria is the name for the young bird nesting in front of the webcam at Taiaroa Head.

She is a nurse, he is a herd manager on a Taieri dairy farm and has a commerce degree.

A senior Dunedin police officer has been slammed by a judge over his "casual approach".

Council's demand that a family tear down a treehouse slammed as "ridiculous" by mother.

Forest and Bird considering legal action after NZSki granted consent to build on wetland.

Alpine rescue team frustrated stranded climbers didn't contact police about predicament.

The Coroner suggested that changes around regulations of bungee gates be looked into.

Russell Brown was hunting alone when he went missing.

A former schoolmate of alleged murder victim is shocked by his friend's death.

Protesters had shut down work at the site of a proposed dairy farm extension.

Disabled access campaigners surprised at reaction to plea over mobility parks.

The man has been charged with murder and will appear in Christchurch District Court today.