Firefighters found the blaze involved a clothes dryer and heat pump in a laundry room.

A solar storm is turning southern skies into a dramatic, colourful kaleidoscope.

A Christchurch bar was not happy after a party of 40 booked - but only half showed up.

Shaan Roker jailed for attack in May which almost severed victim's hand.

Senior police officer spoke to suspect without being part of the investigation team.

MP should not draw a salary 'if he isn't prepared to show up at Parliament'.

One last band of rain will soak the country before a couple of days of fine weather.

Four house fires kept South Island crews busy overnight.

Fieldays' rural bachelor Matthew McAtamney is still single a month after the event.

The University of Otago has announced plans to cut 182 full-time-equivalent general staff.

A plane only minutes from landing at Queenstown Airport had to return to Auckland.

Aucklanders and North Islanders now shivering as temperatures plummet in winter storm.

One person is reported to be injured in the crash.

A motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries when he collided with a car.

A 8600ha 1080 drop last week spanned popular dog-walking spots in Dunedin.

Snow is continuing to fall across both islands and not expected to let up until tomorrow.

Wrap up warm folks, as the heavy snow is only just getting started.

Richard James Johnson was struck in the suburb of Sydenham yesterday.

Auckland and Northland are now being warned of potentially damaging severe gales.

Courier trucks held up across the country by crashes and bad weather.

The worst storm of year has brought snow to South Island, and closed roads in the north.

A journey on a spectacular South Island pass turned into a nightmare for a tour party.

The North Island's Desert Rd is now closed as a fierce polar blast moves up New Zealand.

A former decorated police officer has been convicted of drink-driving twice within 6 days.

Downpours, gales and plunging temperatures expected to hammer region from today.

Families are getting a boost from Labour with more money and a $3000 "baby bonus".

Brace yourself NZ: polar blast sweeps north after eventful night in South Island.

The cold front is making its way towards the North Island, ready to hit overnight.

Snow falls in Queenstown as storm's fury moves up the country.

Cold weather, police and a rather long trip are no barrier to a homeless man's journey.