Police trying to take firmer action on underage drinking are using essays as punishment

Categories are wide open for second round of national jetsprint champs in Whanganui

Rain around the country will ease by the end of the day.

David Fisher's parents pay tribute to their son after 26-year-old's drowning.

A body found in Lake Wanaka has been identified as a 26-year-old from Tauranga.

The swimmer got into trouble trying to retrieve a boat.

The famous couple were spotted eating breakfast at a cafe in the tourist town yesterday.

Parts of the South sweltered for a second day today.

To prevent potential customers being turned away at the gate, a new venue has been found.

National says it wants tourists to pay for conservation in NZ, but not through a tax.

Widespread snowfalls have raised avalanche warnings to the highest level in seven areas.

Champion skier Tom Garatadour did not return as scheduled from backcountry ski trip.

A day ahead of Labour's freshwater announcement, National has made its own.

Kids are fearless and quick to learn, writes Winston Aldworth.

Some people have been told they may have to wait up to three days to get another flight.

Mental health of a Wanaka pilot is unlikely to have been a factor in a helicopter crash.

It may be snow-go for some motorists this week, with white stuff on the way.

The Supreme Court appeal of a Wanaka chef who stomped on a man's head has been dismissed.

An injured child was flown to hospital after falling off a walkway near Rob Roy Glacier.

Woman trying to drive on a public walking track ended up in a ditch.

Showers will keep most of the country wet today, with snow expected in Canterbury.

Gibbston winery has had its off-licence renewed despite an objection from its neighbours.

An oil tanker has crashed on SH6, the Haast Pass Highway; Police say don't drive in area.

An Otago couple have accused their winery neighbours of intimidating waving.

About $19 million will be invested in Wanaka's school network.

Those in search and rescue often put their lives on the line. These are their stories.

A study finds the overwhelming majority of Kiwis support tourism but concern is growing.

The balloon is operating as expected and being monitored from Nasa's base in Texas.

WATCH: A stadium-sized balloon launch has gone ahead in Wanaka.

NASA has again postponed the Wanaka launch of a huge balloon planned to study "near space"