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.

The driver at fault will probably be in a wheelchair for the rest of her life.

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.

Child had been kicking and verbally abusing her while she was driving, the court heard.

Two intruders threatened couple at gunpoint and demanded money and drugs.

Canterbury and Otago are set to be battered with 70mm of rain over the next 24 hours.

Sale of shares would raise more equity, but also represented the last of the water.

Star, the 10-year-old miniature horse was stabbed 41 times in vicious attack in February.

Police were 'taking advantage' of a naive public to catch them out.

"Your offending was calculated. It was premeditated. It was repeated and repeated."

Someone was seen brandishing what appeared to be a gun in Dunedin's student area.

Tabitha Shaw, 17, plead guilty to committing an indecent act with intent to offend.

The car ended up with one wheel dangling over the harbour after a head-on collision.

Staffer left 'humiliated and emotionally distressed after being suspended.

Rodney Day portrayed himself as a licenced builder when he was not.