An ex-firefighter fears they could be the difference between life and death.

The band will also perform in Nelson.

They'll be making seven stops across New Zealand.

'There’s got to be some kind of discrimination in there ... It doesn’t seem right.'

He also lied to police and insurance, claiming his vehicle had been stolen.

Injured teen: "I wouldn’t wish this on anyone else. It’s been just horrible."

Business owner: 'I was home, imagine if I'd seen it and opened the door on this person.'

Alan Kurtovich says his decision was 'absolutely' the right one in spite of the cost.

"I was like yup, okay, I can do this.”

"The Cancer Society - if they weren’t there, many people would have nowhere to go."

"You became a thief of the worst imaginable kind."

Police are urging people to keep themselves and their property safe.

'It is frustrating. We put a lot of effort into getting them ready.'

It is the second byelection announced for the district in as many weeks.

She bought her ticket after work and found out she won later that night.

Police were called at 8.20am.

Both lanes are now open.

Four elderly homeless women now have a safe place to call home at Whare Kaa.

Police were called at 11.05am.

Chopper supporter ejected from court after yelling abuse at the judge.

Security was on standby as tensions ran high in the jam-packed meeting.

At least 10 trucks were affected.