Patches of showers and rain will reach all parts of the country this weekend.

Council urged to assess all points of view before ruling on contentious euthanasia method.

Mataura home invasion to feature on Police Ten 7.

He is still officially an MP on a $160,000-a-year salary, and he's leaving the country.

"Severe weather" warning: heavy rain in parts of Gisborne and northern Hawke's Bay.

People concerned after consuming the affected milk are urged to contact a doctor.

Elderly man ruled insane after fatally injuring housekeeper then himself.

Bereaved Kiwis are carrying the shoes of their lost loved ones around the country.

Elderly man ruled insane after fatally injuring housekeeper then himself

Police confirm the woman laid a complaint over inappropriate texts she received.

A 33-year-old woman got lost while running on a track near Bluff.

'Life-changing situation' for Lumsden farmers after nearly 200 cows were put down.

Four youths - aged 12 to 16 - have been arrested for a crime spree in Southland.

Three teenagers have been charged with firearms offences after shooting a pet goat.

A day ahead of Labour's freshwater announcement, National has made its own.

Death of South Canterbury banker Michael Phillips not suspicious, police conclude

Daughter's ovarian cancer death prompts mum to call for oversight agency for GPs.

Police said residents near the unfolding incident were evacuated as a precaution.

As if it couldn't get any worse snow is forecast for the flooded south in coming days.

The rain is set to ease for South Islanders - but, be warned, more rain is on the way

A nasty weather system has caused chaos across the country. Here's what you need to know.

Staff distressed at theft of gecko that has lived at visitor centre for more than 30 years

Some are living in cold garages or taking turns to use a warm jacket to go to school.

As the country braces for four days of atrocious weather, one person doesn't seem to mind.

Numerous cars rolling and sliding on icy roads have kept Southern police busy tonight.

Education sector groups plan a campaign to make Māori history part of the core curriculum.

There have been 34 reported crashes between 6am and 1pm in Southland and Otago today.

It may be snow-go for some motorists this week, with white stuff on the way.

The blaze was spotted by a truck driver heading down State Highway 1.

Doubts over international manhunt for John Beckenridge and stepson Mike.