New map takes people to free water and away from plastic bottles and sugary drinks.

Corrections applies for extra-vigilant release conditions for Hitler-admirer Philip Arps.

The president of the Comancheros gang and a media personality are also due to stand trial.

Eagle-eyed broadcaster brought to tears after saving friend's life.

Olivia Bambery shared a bed with the teen, with the permission of his parents.

Teacher shortage persists in some areas when schools reopen next week.

Christchurch investor Logan Freeman's sock start-up landed him his first home deposit.

No significant rain is expected in areas that desperately need it for the next few weeks.

St John says largest increase is from Kiwis aged 70 to 79.

Auckland ranked 94 out of 145 cities. Wellington and Christchurch fared better.

A central city hotel which comes complete with croquet lawn and complimentary bikes.

A 36-year-old man has pleaded guilty to murder.

Muslim community outraged accused will see sections of report into Christchurch attacks.

309 cities around the world ranked, and the Kiwi city that's less affordable than London.

Fine weather for the country this week.

Officially, there have been six drownings and two presumed drownings this year.

Family Help Trust in Christchurch have lost four social workers due to the pay gap.

Reports of a gun fired at a vehicle.

Fatal incident at a workplace on Distribution Lane in Sockburn.

The accident happened near Mt Cheeseman ski area at Castle Hill on Tuesday afternoon.

He conned victims with a believable sob story. Then he took off with thousands of dollars.

Robbers crash getaway car, leaving them to flee on foot.

Police believe the car was involved in an earlier aggravated robbery.

A raging fire has taken hold of a house in a Christchurch beachside suburb.

At least one person has been injured in a gas canister explosion.

The man's kayak was found yesterday afternoon.

The man's kayak was located around 2.30pm but he was not found.