The biggest drugs operation in Ashburton in recent years has seen more than 160 charges filed against 18 people, following a series of search warrants in the area this week. Video / NZ Police

"Changeable weather is typical of spring," says the Metservice.

Tramper who encountered man troubled by sanitised police version of events.

Police confirm shooting suspect is in Hawke's Bay area but is "extremely transient".

"I will cut your throat if you ever ask me that again." - convicted teen.

Judge: 'People get really upset when they work hard, buy a chainsaw and it gets stolen.'

Bags of weed and cash found after police stop driver for talking on cell phone.

Longtime Gloriavale member Clem Ready turns against the leaders claiming that sexual abuse, bullying and forced labour are prevalent within the sect. Video / NZ Herald

OPINION: Gangs are ruining lives up and down the country.

Young and vulnerable migrants underpaid by more than $12,000 over six-month ordeal.

A street and child daycare centre was locked down after daylight shooting.

Restricted driver took new car for a spin after drinking, crashed and broke his neck.

Sir Alan Mark appalled at the 15,000sq m compound of four wintering barns given the nod.

Intense mortar and artillery fire forced fellow fighters to withdraw.

MetService warns of gale-force winds buffeting parts of the South.

Want beaches, arty vibes and craft brews? You can't beat a spring trip to Dunedin

A miniature train gifted by the artist Yusuf Islam is getting its first spin today.

Lynda Topp is committed to her candidacy despite setbacks in her cancer treatment.

Footage of a violent attack on a Waitaki schoolboy 'should never have happened'.

Man claimed unvaccinated people were being "unfairly disadvantaged".

Captured on camera: Falling meteorite lights up the sky around Central Otago.

Illegal trawling in protected waters an "honest mistake", says judge.

Crimes ranged from selling non-existent items to stealing a commercial floor scrubber.

"All because I have criticised the jab and state a woman is an adult human female."

An elderly man attacked by man on window-smashing spree.

'Angry, radical group' shouts before staging walkout.

Queenstown eateries call immigration rules 'insanity' as kitchens go begging for staff.

Severe weather caused Maitai River to breach its banks and triggered over 350 landslides.

A man has been charged and arrested over the aggravated robbery at Mosgiel pub.

The inquiry into the death of Rory Nairn is in its second day in Dunedin.