Rider's wife thankful for Good Samaritan who came to his aid.

An arborist trained in CPR says he and others went into 'reactive mode' to save the man.

Police executed search warrants in the Hamilton and Auckland areas.

“There was a group of young guys who went in and grabbed him straight out of the car.”

'It was either this or that giant metal fish' - something had to go.

Although the KSM honour is positive, Lake said he accepted it with great reluctance.

The geothermal industry trailblazer has been made an Officer of the NZ Order of Merit.

Didymo Dave is a Taupō icon; now, he's been recognised by King Charles.

An ATV Yamaha Viking was stolen from a dealer's yard in Tokoroa just after 4pm on Tuesday.

Police are speaking with a person and have verified no firearm was involved.

Powerball was not struck and has rolled over to Saturday night.

One Wellingtonian described the situation as 'complete chaos'.

It's been described as possibly the biggest-ever building industry scam in New Zealand.

The country’s grid operator Transpower issued a warning notice.

Auckland police are monitoring the convoy with support from the Eagle helicopter.

The gunman was Hone Kay-Selwyn. He killed Robert Sidney Horne on Sunday night.

Weather remains sunny but chilly,

'It’s pretty horrible seeing your child’s lips turning blue.'

The wild horse muster didn't go ahead last year because of Cyclone Gabrielle.

She eventually pulled one of his hands off her neck and whispered 'take the money'.

Supercars Championship organisers say a second NZ round is not out of the question.

Police have asked the man or anyone who knows him to contact them.

The Track to Town event was a big success as Supercars start practice today.

The Emerald Lakes are one of the most photographed parts of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.

Supercars roared into Taupō this week with a welcome event and parade of cars.

Two other pedestrians and the driver have been transported to hospital.

'The horses began to travel at speed towards the highway.'

Boaties have to comply with a strict cleaning regime before launching at this marina.

"It's like being on holiday except you forgot to take everything."

Witnesses of the fight called police about 1pm yesterday.