There is no doubt in Daniel Rockhouse's mind that he and Russell Smith were not the only two who survived the first Pike River mine explosion.

More than one fault may be responsible for this morning's earthquakes.

Reports of damage are emerging and tsunami waves are starting to hit the east coast of New Zealand following a series of strong earthquakes around the country.

It's beginning to feel like summer in some parts of the country, with pohutukawa bursting into bloom. "People have been getting a

The driver of the 4WD which got stuck in a North Canterbury river was breath-tested at the scene, and was over the limit, according to police.

This helicopter tour over the South Island was a star-studded affair.

Thousands of punters turned out for Cup Day in Christchurch today.

The wet and windy spring weather looks set to continue but the warm summery temperatures are coming to an end this weekend.

Fire gutted a classroom at the former Kenmure Intermediate School site in Dunedin this morning.

Rare November snow is forecast for the South Island with road snowfall warnings issued for some alpine passes.

Mainfreight managing director Don Braid says he will take on more trucks and ships in the lead-up to what he expects to be record

Hokitika's relocated Pioneer Statue is back in the news again.

AOS members were called out twice in the space of an hour last night to deal with men who were threatening self-harm.

A Hepatitis C sufferer who deliberately flicked blood in a women's face has been charged in Christchurch District Court.

New Westland Mayor Bruce Smith, only a week into the job, has been caught out after delivering a speech using the plagiarised words of the US President.

West Coast author Wendy Scott has picked up a second international award for her teen novel Hieroglyph.

A burglar crawled on his belly inside a Dunedin grocery store to prevent detection from sensor alarms and steal thousands of dollars from its safe.

A motorcyclist has been killed in an accident on the Lindis Pass Tarras Rd in the South Island. A police spokeswoman said the accident

Squally thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast to hit the North Island overnight, with a severe weather watch in place.

The majesty of the skies above Tekapo is captivating, writes Sarah Daniell.

The man who helped spear-head the crowd-funding purchase of Awaroa Inlet for all Kiwis is hoping another slice of paradise will remain in NZ hands.

A passenger has described the dramatic scenes when a bomb threat was made against a plane from Palmerston North to Christchurch this afternoon.

As a high school drop-out and teenage parent, Dunedin 19-year-old Ryan Jones has not followed the most conventional path to politics.

A person is trapped after a three-car crash in Christchurch.

A man who led police on a dangerous 50km rampage through roadblocks, road works, a golf course and private houses has been jailed for three years.

Nestled in berry country, this sunny town is bursting with Edwardian elegance, discovers Elisabeth Easther.

Police took the unusual step of breathalysing a man who was tucked up in his bed at home.

Guy Fawkes can go off with a bang in dry skies tomorrow. Despite a showery start to the weekend for the whole country, the weather

Fifteen-year-old John did what he says he has done many times before. He broke into a car and stole it. He explains why.

From next year, all Selwyn House School pupils from the pre-school to Year 8 will be taught mechatronics.