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.

Strong demand, combined with limited supply, in region neighbouring Wellington.

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."

Some old favourites return to prominence, while others wonder what might have been.

Campbell Barry was born in the 1990s.

Fine weather and showers expected for much of the country this weekend.

Top four completely rearranged again in one of the most competitive seasons in 14 years.

It's good weather news for most Kiwis, after a dire start to the school holidays.

A hacker may have accessed personal health information of one million people.

Natasha Miller was in a relationship with her student when she was 23 and he was 16.

South Canterbury and West Coast hold off low-ranked home sides to keep top spots

Only one team gets a victory over a side who was ranked below them on the points table.

Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre, along with local iwi, has developed a new cultural tour.

"Changeable" spring weather brings sun, rain, hot and cold all in one week.