The country's first event goes smoothly with 169 owners handing in more than 200 guns.

An alleged arsonist has been arrested following a fire at a historic Christchurch mansion.

Nearly 100 gun owners have been to Riccarton Racecourse so far, most happy with process.

Investigations are under way into the fire that has devastated the heritage building.

Brace yourself, New Zealand, few places will be dry by Sunday evening.

Fire and Emergency are asking people to stay away so they can fight the fire.

Hundreds of Cantabrians have already signed up to the firearms buyback scheme.

Teen remanded in custody and told to stop smoking marijuana.

Horowhenua mayor wants mayoral MPs to break through perceived barrier to decision-makers.

Wine swindle affected tens of thousands of bottles exported overseas

Elderly man left bloodied by attack, other shoppers went to his rescue.

Jetstar is pulling out of its longest standing route from the country.

The final coroner's report into the Christchurch earthquake has been released.

Eco-friendly compostable cups are actually just heading to the landfill.

"New Zealand's own Fawlty Towers" is a survivor.

The family became trapped while trying to retrieved a stuck jet boat.

Tenant left his air rifle in old rental. Then he sent armed police to collect it.

Two people falsely tried to cash in on $17,000 in Victims Support payments.

The suspect is said to not be a threat to members of the public, according to police.

Rodrick Woods told Muslims that "white supremacists own the land".

One trapped, seriously injured when car careers off Port Hills in Christchurch

Brent Davie admits the raids but disputes the amounts alleged.

Emphasis will go on kids' education.

Drivers warned to take extra care driving to work.

Finder embarrassed that neighbours from seven Yaldhurst homes had to evacuate.