Forecasters say it's the calm before the storm.

Emerson's Craft Brewery has added a restaurant to its repertoire, writes Daniel Simmonds.

"Sadly this is something we see that happens a lot," says SPCA spokeswoman.

Three brothers detain two youngsters after alleged physical altercation.

Police appealing for any sightings of a 22-year-old who has been missing for five days.

Police charge man chased away by a group of women living in a student quarter flat.

Misguided arson attempt lands man in jail for a year.

Boy, 17, who didn't go through with terror plan, was radicalised online.

'I called the them this morning – they were both very emotional and so was I,"' MP says.

Emergency services have closed off an area to the public near Christchurch Airport.

Judge accepts a conviction would impact on woman's career prospects.

Around 2000 rings stolen from a Christchurch store last year have been returned.

Police used a covert search warrant to rifle through a murder suspect's bedroom.

Total of 33 forged documents at seven different pharmacies were found over 9-month period.

Two men who stopped to stomp out roadside scrub fire didn't expect to find a burning body.

"We are seeing changes in our climate, an increase in severe weather events."

People come forward after police promise to keep personal information confidential.

Claire Trevett found there's more to English than suits when she spent a day on his farm.

The cycle trails around Alexandra are a joy at any time of year, writes Elisabeth Easther.

The drizzle will continue until the heavens open up again tomorrow.

Rain spreads south to cover the whole country during the weekend.

An 11-year-old is recovering after contracting the virus in a doctor's waiting room

The importance of personal organisation pales in the face of the big Southern picture.

Dunedin policeman left bleeding and in pain after having a bottle thrown at his face.

Sergeant White was left bleeding and in pain.

A 30-year-old medical professional has been charged with her murder.

Family request colourful celebration of 16yo's life after she was found dead on Saturday.

$20m Lotto winner comes forward.

Weather still warm despite snow down south.

Mother worried her son was scared he would not make it to his 21st birthday.