It started from a controlled burn that flared up overnight due to high winds.

A motorist has had a lucky escape after their car was swept into the sea by big waves.

The farmers returned to find a third of their in-lamb Perendale ewes dead.

New Zealand's only marine-based whale-watching company.

The red warning notice is only issued for significant weather events.

The creation of a Māori ward has been voted down by Kaikōura District Council.

It will be wet in most places, but Canterbury can expect the biggest rainfall in 10 years.

Some DHBs are sticking to the Government's schedule, others are going their own way.

Given the logistics, Chatham Islands residents to get their Covid-19 vaccines in one hit.

'I think every plane will be full from Australia to Queenstown.'

Parts of the country are having a hot, but blustery, afternoon.

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.

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

An emotional "celebration of life" has been held today.

Funeral on Wednesday for the couple killed in a helicopter crash during a family day out.

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.