Predator who attacked friends of his former girlfriend will remain in prison.

The top 10 have been named but who will you vote as the country's number one?

A Givealittle page has been set up by friends of the family.

Vigilant Standtrue had previously admitted charges of assaulting boys aged 9, 10 and 11.

Murderer Timothy Taylor has been recalled to prison for a breach of parole.

The weekend is shaping up to be sizzling hot, with temperatures hitting 30C or higher.

More tourists have been walking Hokitika's streets in the past fortnight.

Two people have been injured and diversions are in place.

A holidaying family's Christmas swim had the makings of a horror movie.

More than 180 New Zealanders recognised in New Year honours.

Police hope drilling an additional borehole will reveal what caused the first explosion.

The bed of the Waiho is rising at a rate of 180mm a year.

Police are concerned about the risk of injury due to rockfall.

Ken Ferguson, of Waipuna Station, has 60ha set aside in significant natural areas.

Beach-lovers rejoice, a scorching Saturday's on the way.

The penguin was flown 500km to Christchurch after a lucky escape from a shark.

It takes a two-day walk to get from the Long residence at Gorge River to the nearest town.

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The beachcast dolphins were found in the second half of November.

Don't leave your best friend behind this summer.

West Coast mayor relieved they aren't being "punished" in lead-up to Christmas.

Some rain was expected for Buller and Westland in the coming days but not as severe.

Police will reportedly be following up on some leads.

Over 200mm is forecast to fall within three days on the West Coast.

Big skies and a welcome break at Big Heart Beach.

Players large and small are interested in the precious yellow metal.

The victims were aged 9, 10 and 11-years-old.

Angry father says officials told about bodies a decade ago.