A Canadian man sends hilarious swingers invite prank to get himself off mailing list

A sub-tropical low is bringing big swells to the East Coast.

A truck and trailer unit has gone off the road, north of Dunedin.

There is a $5k reward for anyone who can confirm the South Island kokako is still alive.

She has applied for 30 houses and has been sleeping in her car after lease didn't renew.

Queenstown has a dire shortage of worker accommodation.

Tree hut has one of the best views in Queenstown, cheap rent - but no permission.

Christchurch Airport is teaming up with Alibaba to boost the China connection.

WATCH: Feral goats are running wild in the tourist mecca of Queenstown.

The blaze started as two separate fires at Early Valley and Marleys Hill on February 13.

Alcohol has been stolen from various club rooms in Papanui, Hornby and Lincoln.

The top of the South Island has been shaken by a series of earthquakes this morning.

The mystery of the VIP jetting into Queenstown deepens after Prime Minister's comment.

Christchurch's homeless used tents to shelter themselves from Cyclone Cook's aftermath.

There is speculation former US President could be touching down in Otago this week.

A "very, very important person" is about to visit New Zealand - but who is it?

A 12-year-old boy from Kaiapoi was missing for a day.

Resident tells Christchurch Council of rubbish, abuse, complaints and threats received.

A 3-year-old boy has been flown to Christchurch Hospital with serious head injuries.

17yo's devastated dad: 'He was having an absolutely wonderful time and loving Dunedin.'

Police were never able to confirm the remains were Ellen Mouat - until now.

A man has died after swimming in a river on the West Coast.

Ruaraidh McLeod died after a crash at the Mountain Thunder motorcycle event.

Showers are likely for much of the North Island today, according to the MetService.

The crash brings the Easter weekend road toll to three.

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.