New Zealand's Yolk Ferns have been crowned world champions at egg throwing.

Crashes at either end of Route 72 or the Inland Scenic Route have resulted in two dead.

The man was charged with possessing methamphetamine but this was dismissed by a judge.

Dashcam footage is being called for from members of the public.

Timothy Clements, 36, was due to return from his Ashburton Lakes tramp on Monday.

Police Search and Rescue staff are at the Te Araroa Track near Lake Emily.

Timothy Clements was due to return from his walk on Monday morning, but never arrived.

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Temperatures are forecast to soar 6C above average in some parts of the country.

To lose one family member was tough, to lose five was "unbelievable", says relative.

Five members of same family died in Tirohanga Rd crash south of Kinleith.

The truck driver escaped with minor injuries, and no sheep appear to be injured.

Debate over sightings and sinking of wartime Japanese submarine in New Zealand.

Ashburton residents are disgusted, and police are investigating.

A helicopter has been dispatched to the crash site near the township of Hinds.

Jeuneora hopes the superfood will steer it through its next phase of growth.

Kirsty Bentley's mum still hopes killer will be caught

Russell John Tully will argue his case at Court of Appeal in March.

Emergency services called to the scene about 5.20pm on Sunday.

Emergency services were called to the incident on Sunday evening.

A crane is now on the way to the scene to remove the wreckage.

She went missing 20 years ago today. Now, there are hopes new methods can catch her killer

Two per cent of turkeys sold in New Zealand are bred and processed by this family.

Powerball and Strike Four will both roll over to Saturday night's draw.

Man aged 40 going to hospital after oil drum exploded.

With 1.9 percent unemployment, local employers just can't find enough people to work.

"It ended up coming about 10m from the car, and there was debris and dirt flying around."

Tyler Croll-Davis originally said his dead friend had been driving.

The two drivers were the only occupants of their vehicles and both died at the scene.

Two games decided by last minute kicks and five teams win on the road.