Tourism Minister has grim outlook for NZ.

An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.

A family holidaying in the South Island spotted 'NZ's happiest road worker'.

The investigation into a fatal helicopter crash before Christmas may take up to two years.

A front making its way up the country is expected to peter out as it moves north.

A search for the missing woman began on Tuesday night.

Four people drowned in North Island lakes in two terrible days.

Will you all live in a yellow submarine?

The change in fire season came into effect at 8am on Thursday.

Scene of crash blessed today as investigators attempt to piece together tragedy.

Devastated friends of couple killed have gathered at family home.

Three injured children pulled to safety as rescuers feared wreckage might go up in flames.

The children were conscious after the crash and were able to speak to their rescuers.

Three survivors flown to hospital after locals dragged them from wreckage.

There's more to this charming coastal town than marine life.

The 7.8 magnitude earthquake in 2016 caused widespread damage across the district.

Tropical air is set to get temperatures rising, but come Monday it changes drastically.

A 20-year-old man had been charged with cruelty and ill-treatment of an animal.

The incident happened off the Kaikoura peninsula

Domestic cats in Kaikōura are laying waste to the eggs of a rare shore bird.

Time to put on the summer sheets - overnight temperatures could be much warmer than usual.

Search for missing woman Melissa Ewings scaled back after phone found.

Icy winds will round out the month, with some in the South Island in for a freezing night.

Phone tracked to within 100m of Melissa Ewings' house - but no sign of her.

Melissa Ewings, 31, hasn't been seen for eight days despite an extensive police search.

Family of Melissa Ewings have growing concerns especially as the weather is due to worsen.

On Sunday she told a friend she was going for a walk, but has not been heard from since.