Judge's challenge: 'If you can’t (change) for yourself, then do it for your kids.'

The bylaw bans vehicles on beaches from the Awatere River to Waima/Ure River.

The dam's final cost reached $211 million, double the initial estimate.

The man said he didn't know how to use the Taser and was 'just being a dick' having it.

'At this time there has been no sign of the missing man,' police said.

Phillip Mant was furious with the outcome of an earlier court matter.

The man disappeared while trying to cross the strait on a jetski.

'The public needs to be protected from your poor driving' - Judge Richard Russell

Police stopped a car for not having its headlights on but discovered much more.

Emergency services were called to the crash at Tuamarina at 6.30am.

Heavy rainfall warnings have also been issued in the North and South Islands.

The offences occurred in the early 2000s when Iain Anderson was at Tapawera Area School.

She told him she hoped he would get cancer and that his house burned down.

A probe is under way to determine the rationale for and legitimacy of each file check.

Worksafe has begun inquiries after a person was seriously injured on a flying fox.

30 pilots whales stranded in Golden Bay, and a beaked whale came ashore in Christchurch.

'I’ve grown my wings... like I'm free and I feel really good that it’s all now out there.'

Motorists asked to avoid the area or expect delays after serious two-vehicle crash.

She narrowly missed the sleeping elderly couple's bedroom and cannot pay for the damage.

Defence lawyer: 'He’s spent much of his life acting out and pretending to be tough'.

The farm grows, processes and sells beef, lamb and farm produce directly to the public.

Victims seek apology; Judge says harm caused to children is 'extraordinary'.

Mayor's swearing outburst sparked by unforeseen challenges in lowering speed limits

Judge criticises owner for not seeking vet help; 'The cow suffered significant pain.'

The judge likened it to not paying rates because the potholes had not been fixed.

What it’s like to fly from Auckland to Brisbane in Qantas business class.

Tasman Region reaffirms support for te reo after repeated vandalism of bilingual signs.

Surviving pilot whales were refloated after becoming stranded multiple times.

Three people complained of the black substance that smelled like rotten egg.