Dunedin businessman and city councillor Doug Hall is backing new Milburn logging terminal.

Sleepy teen says he 'just can't be bothered' going to school each day.

Vehicle went into the water near Bacon St about 5.35am.

There have been 16 wet days in Auckland this month. The average is 14.

Mass brawl between two groups ends with two men in hospital with stab wounds.

The man turned up to the hospital telling staff that he'd been shot.

Eleven-year-old Toby Fletcher and his dad are off on the trip of a lifetime.

Black Ferns to stay dry, but showers will set in during the Bledisloe Cup test tonight.

Teachers and students left disgusted by former pupil's late-night break-in.

The Pigeon Valley fire burned around 2300ha of commercial plantation forest.

Bath salts can keep people awake for three days and induce a psychotic episode.

High winds have ripped off a preschool's roof and lightning has struck a tree.

There's snow and heavy rain warnings and watches across a large swathe of the country.

Batten down the hatches, a storm is brewing!

If you're in Auckland, "it's best to make the most of it this morning".

Frenchman "lost control" after being scammed on cannabis deal.

Hercules the Unexpected was nearly half the height of a human and too big to fly.

Police said the shooting happened on Friday night or Saturday morning.

It's a good weekend to stay tucked up indoors.

Snow and bitter cold to batter alps and Queenstown, while huge waves to hit near Auckland.

Steve Hansen says two attacks on rugby referees over the weekend is a 'real shame'.

One applicant who walked out said people deserved to be interviewed in private.

Immigration New Zealand refusing to budge on its order to deport.

Police and Counties Manukau Rugby Union are investigating the assault.

Desperate dog owner admits going to extreme lengths to save beloved dog from death row.

The dry, mild winter continues, but change is looming.

Dunedin toddler died just hours after being discharged from hospital for the second time.

The man will be released from prison after serving the entirety of his nine-year sentence.

Up to 30 men, some drunk and belligerent, spilled into the bar.