Searchers scoured the area for more than six hours.

The Whanganui Festival of Cricket U15 girls tournament features teams from all six zones.

Summer is put on hold this week for some unlucky parts of the country.

It'll be a dry - weather-wise at least - welcome into 2020 for most.

It'll be a sweet start to 2020.

Kiwi caught up in Star Wars rant in theatre after he checked his cellphone.

There are several severe weather watches and warnings in place for the day.

NZ First MP Ron Mark say a man snatched his Stetson after a few too many drinks.

MPs, ministers and mayors have received a tin of sardines in the mail to make the point.

'I just want to show the world how diverse and amazing New Zealand really is.'

The Coroner's investigation into the death of a pregnant woman will wrap up shortly.

They said don't eat there because the owners are gay. So we went to eat there.

Gay couple say their community is incredibly supportive despite homophobic comment.

The owners say the incident hurt them but the support they've had has been overwhelming.

Police "stubbornness" resulted in the offender getting off the hook.

Errors and penalties in slippery conditions prove costly in rematch with home side.

PM Jacinda Ardern has been asked to name a kiwi chick in Masterton.

Police identified the 16-year-old as a robbery suspect who had escaped from custody.

As a result, he underwent the removal of damaged tissue, and skin grafting.

Stephen Williams has admitted trying to kill another inmate in a brutal prison attack.

Home town side reverses round robin defeat to lift Heartland rugby's ultimate prize.

As usual it's a mixed bag weather-wise, with heat for some, and rain for others.

"Crazy" All Blacks fan got a tattoo labelling the New Zealand as RWC 2019 winners.

"It's like taking a family member."

North Otago and Wanganui will battle for the ultimate prize of the Meads Cup.

Spring will again show its sleight of hand on NZ weather conditions.