It will likely "happen in the lifetime of many New Zealanders", says expert.

House price caps for Queenstown Lakes will be increased.

"Unfortunately it seems like people have to die before anything gets done."

The man was convicted by the Chief District Court Judge of assaulting his girlfriend.

Horror crashes have claimed four lives and left others badly hurt.

It is the third time this month Powerball First Division has been won by a MyLotto player

Young soldier was flown to Christchurch Hospital in a serious condition.

Pink will follow the Ed Sheeran tradition of being immortalised in mural form.

Council votes against going ahead with the expensive and controversial dam.

South Islanders get their best glimpse of an aurora since 2015.

One dead on fatal Southland crash.

Croucher's family was very concerned for his welfare and wanted to know he was safe.

The man threatened the attendant with the hammer before stealing cigarettes and cash.

Young mum who stomped and punched her victims gets home detention.

She pleaded guilty to attempted murder after shooting man in the chest.

Police have received reports of an avalanche on Ben Lomond track above Queenstown.

The prisoner made headlines for a bungled burglary where elderly couple tied him up.

His family was very concerned for his welfare and wanted to know he was safe.

The Bishop of Dunedin has apologised to the city and asked for forgiveness.

The elderly Greymouth man was assaulted during the robbery on Sunday, August 19.

Scan showed alarming 43mm mass - but the doctor deleted the test results.

A pair of cafe owners simply could make the numbers work while paying the high rents.

Today's the day to get the washing on the line - the rest of the week will be rainy.

About 20 Afghan and Eritrean quota refugees are expected in Christchurch next year.

Spotlight on sexual abuse within the Catholic Church is widening with fresh allegations.

1080 drop on Molesworth Station targeted possum but killed scores of red deer

Influential tribe is demanding direct engagement and hints at court action.

On the road to recovery, food tourism may be just what Kaikōura needs.

Eight search warrants were conducted throughout the Nelson area today.

The 37-year-old suffered serious head injuries in the crash.