Belinda Milnes says she will 'vigorously defend the charges'.

Christchurch shooting is one of the worst on record.

Items belonging to Gurwinder Singh have been found in the Cape Palliser area.

Four people with links to New Zealand died in the 2014 Malaysia Airlines disasters.

Lewis Corrigan said brother John admitted shooting their parents

Kiwi bloke's newspaper ad to find woman he connected with at Wings Over Wairarapa.

Cyclone Oma is headed off north, but a cold southerly will bring rain and winds today.

She was walking on Clyde Street about 2.50am when she was shot, police said.

Kiwis will get the chance to see one of the most famous military planes in action.

The man had gone on a four-day tramping trip on January 31 and was due home on Sunday.

We do not claim perfection, Jacinda Ardern tells MPs at their first meeting of the year.

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter has taken the victim to hospital.

Loving father's gift for his son now a great downhill. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The Givealittle page has currently raised just over $11,000.

Finn Yeats was a "very talented" rugby player, playing for Wairarapa Bush.

Bryce Edwards asks whether it's cruel and archaic or a sport under fire.

Finn Yeats, 20, was last seen at home in the Wairarapa/Wellington area on Tuesday morning.

One person has died following a serious crash in Longbush, Carterton.

A man was shot in the leg at the Ngawi camp ground on December 16.

Do you know the owner of this random collection?

There is hot weather in much of NZ today, but gales and heavy rain are on the way, too.

Whanganui Festival of Cricket doing its job and developing girls' skills

Cricket Express Whanganui Festival of Cricket begins with CD U18 Girls Tournament

Linda Meads find out what makes the tiny town of Greytown so special.

Single-vehicle crash happened near Martinborough on December 12.

Paymark blames flat spending growth on Black Friday.

Whanganui U15 girls post first win against Manawatu at age group cricket tournament

A witness to the shooting event in Masterton has recounted the incident.

Alexia Santamaria takes a back seat on a tour of Wairapapa's foodie gems.

Heavy downpours and thunderstorms are due to hit Auckland this afternoon.