Police were called to a Dunedin address this afternoon after a body was discovered.

A new slip on SH1 south of Kaikoura may close the road for two or more days.

A person has died during a motorcycle race in the Canterbury town of Methven.

Christchurch Police have arrested and charged a 15-year-old with aggravated robbery.

Woman led "premeditated, persistent, vile barrage and attack" against businessman's wife.

A Nelson man sets challenge to help mate with rare disease.

Most of our holidays were spent camping.

Mozzarella production will double to meet global export demands.

A main Christchurch river has burst its banks after a night of heavy rain.

Remains of 19-year-old positively identified.

Volume and intensity of rain is expected to cause flooding issues throughout Dunedin.

Residents should clear gutters and drains as up to 15mm of rain could fall in an hour.

Thunderstorms, wind and a dumping of rain are expected across the country this week.

Man who died after being crushed by truck while working on a septic tank was a US citizen.

Flood-stricken Bay of Plenty among many areas in line to get more wet weather.

The spill on State Highway 6 between Nelson and Blenheim.

Two flights from and to Christchurch have been cancelled due to heavy fog.

A complaint has been laid after a female rugby coach pushed a referee in a friendly game.

He will get his trip to Africa and more, after community raises more than $13k for him.

The 7.8 Kaikoura Earthquake triggered the most violent shaking ever seen in New Zealand.

Cost of fighting midges at wastewater ponds is high, and doesn't seem to work.

Enjoy the sun while you can, rain is back from Wednesday

Floodwaters or sanitation concerns, or both, are keeping Edgecumbe residents away.

A small number of Edgecumbe residents can go home today.

Enjoy the fine weather while it lasts as another storm is set to move over the country.

A strong 4.6 earthquake has struck tonight 40km south of Seddon.

More wet weather ahead as another deluge and even a tropical storm is headed for NZ.

A female Corrections officer has been hospitalised following a scuffle in court.

The six-year battle has led to involvement of a lawyer and a traffic engineer.