Kaikoura, Taranaki and Takaka are still picking up the pieces.

Judge struggled to understand how someone made such a terrible decision.

Three empty car parks with the faded CTV outline are part of a new memorial.

Could our fiords be better than theirs?

Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel lifted the city's state of emergency at 11am.

Farming cadets tackle training with enthusiasm in Coleridge Downs.

Here's how man got charged for reckless use of a motor vehicle without touching the wheel.

9 months before he killed his friend in drunken crash, he nearly killed himself same way.

Some Tasman residents remain cut off as the country cleans up after ex-cyclone Gita.

Buller District has declared a state of emergency after flooding takes hold in Granity.

Latest forecasts show the full impact of the storm will be felt overnight in the region.

After being battered by Cyclone Fehi, Nelson residents are now preparing for Gita.

Tough breeding season in Otago got even tougher yesterday when 'webcam' chick was killed.

46-year-old charged with killing David Clark and Anastasia Neve, then burning their bodies

There is a risk of slips and trees falling on Banks Peninsula due to heavy rain and wind.

Defendant in case is charged with threatening to kill four others.

Tasman residents brace for cyclone while repairing damage from the last one.

Christopher Bates has been missing since February 11 and police need help to find him.

A man has been charged with murder after two people were found dead in a burning house.

Police are responding to reports of a person with a firearm in Omakau, in Central Otago.

As the ex-tropical cyclone bears down, be prepared, forecasters warn.

"Hurricane force winds" possible when Gita hits New Zealand.

Gita is set to hit NZ this week - and could be the most southern-travelling cyclone ever.

Gordon Gray almost died from renal failure in July. Two weeks ago he had a brain bleed.

The road is closed and diversions are in place.

Central New Zealand appears to be at the greatest risk from Gita.

Extensive land and water search for 22-year-old man who hasn't been seen in almost a week.

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.