She was stuck in the car and the water was up to her chest and still rising, police say.

Police are speaking with a person and have verified no firearm was involved.

Isolated thunderstorms with possible strong wind gusts continue to affect the region.

It's been described as possibly the biggest-ever building industry scam in New Zealand.

The country’s grid operator Transpower issued a warning notice.

The country’s grid operator issued a warning notice in advance.

Auckland police are monitoring the convoy with support from the Eagle helicopter.

The body of the shooter was removed from a rural property yesterday.

'It’s pretty horrible seeing your child’s lips turning blue.'

Councils could be in line for a billion-dollar boost each year should government agree.

DoC eradicated the local wild goat population last year and hopes to keep it that way.

Police have asked the man or anyone who knows him to contact them.

'The horses began to travel at speed towards the highway.'

Several iwi oppose any use of their sacred mountain.

The police officer suffered minor injuries.

The $26 million Lotto Powerball jackpot has rolled over.

'The Volcanic Epic is a great boon for the regions.'

Emergency services were called shortly after midnight.

“Over the last month, we have seen a maximum of six of these earthquakes a day."

A jury has reached verdicts relating to an animal cruelty case.

'Powerful evidence' presented to High Court, judgment says.

More than 100,000 people are expected to attend the 50s and 60s-themed event.

Tamihana Curtis says he blacked out. A judge rejected the claim.

'I get the work done, whatever it takes'

Hato Hone St John said two people have been taken to hospital.

Police will be visiting friends and family of gunman as the search resumes

'I beg for you not to condemn our building.'

The burglary was reported about 2am.

Two vehicles crash in Arapuni.