A police spokeswoman said the person was lucky not to receive more serious injuries.

Eleven men in NZ armed forces were awarded in the Victoria Cross in WW I

'Likeable rogue' Mitchell McPhee was about to become a father for first time.

High-school stopworks come as mediation continues on primary teachers' pay.

As NCEA looms, parents are advised not to put too much pressure on their kids.

Partner speaks of losing the man she first met when he was her guide — and made her cry.

Car involved in crash which left 1 dead, 10 hurt was a rental driven by a foreign national

'For a while I thought it was a hoax." No hoax, just good old Kiwi honesty.

Tourist was marooned down a rock face on a ledge above a 30m drop to the sea below.

Both the deceased were experienced mountain guides.

Customers sat on the floor in protest of the move.

The divers were Mitchell McPhee, 23, and Malcolm Ward, 51, both of Balclutha.

Zara's death has left a 'huge emptiness' in hearts of her family.

You can't park there ...

The pair had been missing since Saturday after going snorkelling.

The pair - aged 23 and 51 - were diving recreationally for paua in Purakaunui Bay.

Police said the offenders drove away and crashed into taxi while trying to escape.

New Zealand Whisky Co signs deal with Speight's for the basic ingredient for distillation.

"They have the pick of the world, of any food that they like and they've come to me."

Following the crash the vehicle involved failed to stop.

Crash investigators scour video footage for clues.

It was a sickening, seismic blow. And there were so many questions.

"It's just a tragedy. We are just absolutely stunned. We don't know what to say."

Whanganui Hospital has huge challenge to improve its ranking by junior doctors.

Police confirm there were no survivors in a helicopter crash in Wanaka today.

Don't worry, it all ended well.

Staff sprang into action when a car caught ablaze on the forecourt of a service station.

Shoppers eagerly awaiting the delayed opening can fill their trolleys tomorrow.

Making 1330 calls despite protection order costs man extra nine months behind bars.

The man was rescued by helicopter, taken to hospital, but later died from his injuries.