The driver nearly caused two separate crashes within seconds.

Climate change now poses a significant threat to this country's wine industry.

A firefighter has praised the quick-thinking actions of a Summerland truck driver.

The driver managed to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road while it was on fire.

Two fishermen went missing off the rocks at Slope Point on Sunday.

The incident happened on September 19, between 8.30pm and midnight.

Review after three-year-old boy found dead in Gore wastewater treatment pond.

A Southland teenager is believed to have been stabbed by a stingray at Oreti Beach.

Concerns about the defendant's behaviour led them to uncovering a secret cellphone.

A helicopter will continue searching by air.

Red-hot temperatures are forecast throughout the country this week.

Emergency services from throughout the lower South Island in search for fishermen.

A bomb squad has been deployed to the address.

Blenheim, Hastings and Gisborne are heading towards temperatures in the 30s.

"Oh my lord, take me there," he posted.

Kenneth was believed to be fishing at the river before he went missing.

Bad news everyone, more humid nights are on the way for many next week.

Lime users are being urged to check brakes before riding after a near-miss in Dunedin.

Queenstown Airport had gusts up to 105km/h and mean wind speeds of 80km/h.

Large scrub fire raging in North Canterbury as blustery hot winds blow.

The elderly woman entrusted the the 42-year-old caregiver with her bank cards.

Three sheds have been destroyed on a farm in the area.

The woman was discharged just hours after attempting to take her own life the first time.

First albatross chicks of season emerge from shells at at Taiaroa Head near Dunedin.

Harbourmaster Marty Black hit out at people not fronting up after being rescued.

Emergency services were called to the incident on Bealey Ave shortly before 5pm.

Helicopter deployed to Coronet Peak following reports a paraponter may have crashed.

A far cry from crowded Waiheke Island.

Sporadic showers this morning should be clearing in the afternoon.

Ambulance called to help with possible injuries after firearm incident in Invercargill.