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.

"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.

Comment: As #MeToo rages, is Dunedin doing its own Burns bashing or standing by man?

Ben Petrie was on a road trip with his best mates when he was killed in motorcycle crash.

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.