Children's charity can't afford to keep the villages open after giving staff a pay rise.

A Dunedin sunrise and horses

Yak 3 Russian fighter plane seriously damaged after clipping cherry picker when landing.

Recently released prisoner spent Easter weekend in a tent, saying it's his only option.

Temperatures have surged over 30C in Hawke's Bay.

A fine day with relatively warm temperatures is forecast around the country today

Sheeran posted about his wildlife experience on Instagram.

The sunshine isn't set to stay for the long weekend - a cold front is approaching.

Police are searching for a person after reports they drove off after hitting a child.

Moana-Roa Keith "Chief" Haare died while guiding a trip on the Shotover on Friday.

Dunedin man serving three years in prison for his role in woman's death is denied parole.

Ian Gregory Wells from Roxburgh died after getting into trouble while diving.

Police investigate an apparent hit and run in Balclutha, leaving a man with glass in head.

The moment has arrived for Ed Sheeran's devoted Kiwi fans.

Olivia Wensley has inspired hundreds to share their sexual harassment stories.

Voices merged in unison as soft ballads floated overhead at superstar's Kiwi concert.

Aged 70, dentist David Evans is taking a break after 40 years, but don't say 'retirement'

The experienced guide is being mourned on social media by family and Queenstown locals

Emergency services heading to reported crash.

Could being a man or being raised by a solo parent have an impact on your weight?

Another Wakatipu property has been listed with a stratospheric price tag.

The five-bedroom home boasts an entertainer's kitchen and a master suite in its own wing.

''I can smell the alcohol from here,'' the judge told the woman on a drink driving charge.

Coroner and police reject family's allegations of foul play over missing boat captain.

Police didn't actually see the incident but a witness followed the car.

Urgency grows for proactive solutions as New Zealand's elderly population burgeons.

Villa Maria has been named on a list of the world's most admired wine brands.

The man raped his pregnant partner who was breast-feeding another child.

Temperatures fell almost a degree below zero at one weather station.

Firefighters battle a large, intense fire engulfing a hay barn at Hillend.