Injury toll includes 171 claims in Auckland and 102 in Christchurch.

It comes ahead of forecasted heavy rain and galeforce winds over the weekend.

Comment: We're only about three steps out of the cave.

"We understand that this was very distressing for her, and we're enormously upset ..."

Appeal judges reject Sainey Marong's claims of insanity.

Niwa expert identifies odd-looking beast as a New Zealand rough skate.

Temperatures in the North Island will reach into the low 20s today.

Christchurch resident recounts what unfolded when truck collapsed into sinkhole.

Judge concerned Christchurch teenager convicted for plotting terror attack 'lost control'.

Principal James Morris said the family affected had students who attended the school.

Stunning photo shows the quads, the first set in New Zealand since 1990s.

The secretive nature of their jobs meant she never knew of their secret lovers.

Auckland's longstanding Santa has overwhelming backing after being ditched from parade.

Next Wednesday is the 125th of women's first voting to choose New Zealand MPs.

Forty Kiwis have become overnight millionaires so far, this year, thanks to Lotto.

Christchurch council charged Lime Scooters just $136 dollars to operate over three months.

The great-grandfather feared for his life as a meth-addict stormed into his home.

Zac Franich plans to share story of his mental health struggles in hope of helping others.

A 19-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter after a fatal crash in Christchurch.

First of a string of specialist craft beer bottle shops has opened.

Driver hands himself in to police after posting emotional statement on Facebook.

Police investigating more than 27 complaints from women who claim spiked drinks

Families claim 'double standards' after design boss escaped disciplinary action

Four motorcyclists were killed in separate accidents around the country yesterday.

"Restraints save lives, it's that simple", police say in wake of two fatal accidents.

Keynote speaker at Vegan Expo concerned about Māori health outcomes, writes Peter Shand.

The decision to drop action against the CTV Building's design firm boss is back in court.

One person is dead and three injured after a serious crash in Christchurch overnight.

Two others have been taken to hospital in a serious condition.

A brawl erupted at the Christchurch District Court when men rushed the dock.