People are carving their names and leaving rubbish all over the beach.

This is the first time the jury has heard the defence's argument in full.

A man was reported to police for exposing himself to members of the public.

Police called to Spreydon property at 3.10pm on Saturday afternoon.

New Zealand gets beautiful sunsets, high temperatures as Australia burns.

A Southland renter left behind a collection of historical stolen goods, Tribunal says.

Customs' Bruce Berry: "Defrauding Customs of revenue is fraud and a serious crime."

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issues for Christchurch City.

Details about the person's identity continue to be suppressed.

The meeting took place the day after Ms Rush found her daughter's body in her bed.

Kiwis are swimming in some of the world's fastest broadband.

Fire and Emergency said a roof collapsed at a supermarket due to the tornado.

The week-long tour of Aotearoa starts off in the City of Sails.

The protestors are rallying changes to whitebaiting, mining and farming rules.

Most of the northern and eastern coast of the North Island will enjoy a sunny weekend.

Uelese made a traditional apology known in Samoan culture as "ifoga".

Some devotees call the leaders the SS in secret - in reference to Nazi Germany.

While New Zealand's population is rising, many small rural towns are dying. Why?

The teen was adamant his testimony was true - and he never hurt Amber-Rose.

Peter Hemi died from his injuries at a house in Ashburton on Friday night.

The road was closed at the scene and diversions were in place.

But he only races for fun these days.

The French have their poodles and the British their bulldogs, so what’s the official dog of New Zealand? Frank Film goes in search. Video / Frank Films

Blaze scorched across more than 4500 hectares as firefighters struggled to catch it.

Farmers will be grateful for this rain - but how long will it last?

Sky-watchers in South Island see sky turn red, with dust refracting light.

The largest water slide in NZ is now open.

While it's a win for Steve Hansen, it's not the one he would have wanted this month.