Western parts of the country are in for some decent rain from Sunday.

A prolific conman has been refused parole - but will be released from prison anyway.

The man will stand trial next year.

Judge confirms date despite ongoing Covid-19 border uncertainty.

Herald senior journalist Kurt Bayer went along for the ride.

Tayla Alexander, 17, and her sister Sunmara, 16, died in the November crash.

Many rural roads will have speed limits reduced from 100km/h to 80km/h.

Deputy Commissioner Mike Clement looks back on his 42 year career and his biggest moments

Emergency services were called to the scene around 7pm.

Woman has been waiting for transfer for over a year despite safety risk.

The bizarre case includes claims of satanic rituals and torture against children.

A car with eight occupants crashed 30km away after police abandoned pursuit.

Wrap up warm if you're in the South - some places are seeing -10C temperatures today.

South Island basks in sunshine while North Islanders huddle under umbrellas.

The crash came after police abandoned a pursuit.

It's our shortest day - so how much extra daylight can we expect tomorrow?

A number of heavy rain watches are in place around the country.

Raymond Coombs filmed himself coughing on shoppers during lockdown.

Sorrces say he was unable to supply proper referees.

'Perhaps he thought he was exiting and I didn't' - Jacinda Ardern

The crash happened around 6.45am.

Middlemarch has registered New Zealand's coldest June temperature since 2015.

Much of the Central North Island and South Island woke to frosts this morning.

Frances Bridgetta Kersey was due home at midday Wednesday.

Two Christchurch Girls' High School students say their posters were removed by staff.

She has been missing from her family home in Dallington since June 5.

Jeremy Powell held a chilling secret for 25 years.