The family of a young Auckland woman have posted heartfelt pleas for information about her whereabouts after she disappeared three days ago.

Southern Lakes Helicopters were called to the incident near Te Anau at 6.10pm.

The fight for a better summer is going all the way to the Beehive.

Astonishing link uncovered between Kiwi soldier who died in Gallipoli and bloodied Turkish family heirloom.

A "large amount of personal belongings and money" was stolen from cars.

Primary school principals are burned-out and leaving the profession because of high stress and 'relentless' workload.

A group of hunters are stuck in Southland for a couple of days after a couple of bridges were washed out.

A small Southland town has been completely cut off after this weekend's wild weather.

Southern Police are warning residents to keep their pets safe after the theft of an American Bulldog and reports of suspicious behaviour concerning dogs.

A vegetation fire is burning out of control on a sandspit at the bottom of the South Island.

Fatal crash blocks stretch of Southland highway this morning.

A woman in her 70s has been flown to hospital after being knocked over by sheep.

Gun-toting home intruders left a man lying on his lawn with a fractured neck in an attack that traumatised the victim and his partner and child, police say.

A 17-year-old's quick reply to police drew plenty of attention of Facebook.

Bad weather and the risk of rockfalls has forced the closure of State Highway 1 south of Kaikoura.

Big swells predicted to surge up the eastern side of New Zealand from Kaikoura to north of Mahia Peninsula

A Gore man has been arrested following an assault on Thursday evening.

The MetService is forecasting rain for much of New Zealand today, perhaps ruining plans for post-party barbecues and sunbathing.

Road toll now equal to last summer's following death of motorcyclist.

A weak cold front will bring cloud, drizzle and showers to the country over the next few days but should clear in time for New Year celebrations.

The man got separated from his three hunting companions yesterday evening.

Don't let the morning cloud fool you - it is set to be a fine Boxing Day for New Zealanders, with Central Otago tipped as the best place to be.

Three people have been arrested thanks to a group of brave Colac Bay residents who helped police foil a bid to burgle a holiday home.

MP fought off challenge to gain reselection and contest the Clutha-Southland seat.

Christmas Day should be fine but be ready for thunderstorms in the coming days.

The owner of the mysterious object found washed up on a Southland beach has come forward.

There was a record downpour in Auckland, a tornado in Taranaki and "quake lights" above Wellington. Oh, and 2016 was likely also New Zealand's hottest year on record.

Overseas associates of missing man John Beckenridge, who abducted his 11-year-old stepson last year, are working with New Zealand police to track the pair down.

If variety is the spice of life, this week is set to be a lively one.

It's going to be a sunny one this weekend for most of the country.