Armed intruders were looking for drugs and cash when gun went off.

Pusi Lealaisalanoa, who did not return from a walk this morning, has been found.

Scientific forays into Antarctica are helping to expand research on planets like Mars.

Police are talking to witnesses after pedestrian injured.

Seven-year-old bungle means drivers will be refunded, say police.

Family want answers over dad's workplace death

Stormy weather for much of central New Zealand and South Island.

Fernside woman Rachel Larson found safe and well

It's wet and a bit chilly, so rug up and remember to pack a brolly this weekend

Dean Purdy was arrested in Christchurch last night

Raymond Carr was found guilty of squirting acid over EQC cars

Threatening fines is the only way the dancers will listen, club's former director says.

A tribunal will be set up in Christchurch to deal with outstanding insurance claims.

Cash boost could fast-track new stadium and residential red zone development.

The 44-year-old was a welder by trade, working for a scaffolding company.

"Highly contagious" measles spreading through the South Island.

A man has denied kidnapping and repeatedly raping a woman he met on an online dating site.

The plane is the latest in a surge of new generation aircraft flying to NZ.

Former All Black captain Richie McCaw is a star player in the push to attract visitors.

We'll be spared worst of the extreme winds causing havoc in Australia, but it'll be wet.

Gang member got more than he bargained for when pretending to be a cop.

Blood splatter from the meat was found on other food products in dairy's freezer.

Skipper whose trawler wrecked after running aground is now fined $2000

"It was actually terrifying as he started to threaten my kids and family."

Former male prostitute who was once deemed a public health risk is now a street performer.

Stolen money bought million-dollar homes and expensive cars.

A Fire and Emergency spokesman said the leak was coming from a gas main.

Debate has concluded after nearly six years of wrangling.

Teen died after Mongrel Mob member Fabian Mika crashed a stolen car in 2013.

A travel tech review for the forgetful traveller.