The man allegedly crashed into 19 cars in Christchurch overnight.

Vehicle collided with a power pole on Lismore Mayfield Rd.

Parents say they're 'at a loss' to know what to do with their slothful teen.

Blaze was one of two where occupants got out safely.

Mass brawl between two groups ends with two men in hospital with stab wounds.

The man turned up to the hospital telling staff that he'd been shot.

Person was taken to the Search and Rescue base with possible pelvic and rib injuries.

More than 200 calves killed in Oamaru shed fire.

The man's lawyer cited other cases where six-figure payments had been ordered.

One person sustained injuries and will be airlifted out.

Scientists say no indication last night's quake had an impact on big-risk Alpine Fault.

With police too busy to investigate burglary an angry mum tracked down alleged culprit.

High winds have ripped off a preschool's roof and lightning has struck a tree.

Heavy snow warnings are in place for Canterbury, North Otago and Dunedin.

There's snow and heavy rain warnings and watches across a large swathe of the country.

The Clutha District Council will run a freedom camping trial in the Catlins this summer.

The man was armed with a knife and demanded cash from the shop workers.

Frenchman "lost control" after being scammed on cannabis deal.

The driver at fault will probably be in a wheelchair for the rest of her life.

Tourist 'rip off' - $51 for the 5km trip, judge says wait till you see court fees.

MPI says it has a zero tolerance policy to illegal fishing

The winning piece is an abstract artwork based on the Pigeon Valley.

It's colder than usual for August - when can we expect a reprieve?

Road snow warnings are in force across much of New Zealand.

It's a good weekend to stay tucked up indoors.

The house is believed to be unoccupied.

Revelations come after a long legal battle.

One applicant who walked out said people deserved to be interviewed in private.

A person has been killed in a crash on the West Coast this morning.