Levi Fiddymont had denied driving too fast and said his brakes failed.

Moko Ihaaka Pohatu cut off his home detention bracelet and hit the road for eight days.

The company's former employee says its 'negligence has ruined my life'.

Young driver says brakes failed as he was coming downhill.

Connor Whitehead, 16, innocent victim of shooting at teenage party.

For the second year in a row the Ashburton A&P Show has gone ahead without spectators. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / Daniel Tobin / The South Today

Arrest made after three-hour standoff with armed police.

Two crew register weak positive results on urea ship arriving at Bluff from Malaysia.

The teacher was the subject of multiple claims of bullying toward students and staff.

Some farmers said they had not been vaccinated yet due to the busy time at their farms.

Fifty-year-old was last seen leaving his Alexandra home on Monday, November 1.

Mark Harrington's mother says he died from a blood clot in his lung, attributed to flying.

'Come on man just work with me. Tell us you are okay' - police to wanted person.

More than 13,000 people reported feeling the shaking.

Foodbanks almost empty so Steph Cardno-Fa'asega wants to make a real difference.

The weather outside isn't frightful, but it certainly isn't flash and may not improve.

Plea for person responsible to 'do the right thing' after tragedy at birthday party.

Former social worker Wiremu Namana used a bat, knife and sledgehammer to kill the couple.

Wiremu Namana used a cricket bat, knife and a mini sledgehammer to murder the couple.

Purple, yellows and greens light skies as electrons collide with the upper atmosphere.

There's no shortage of places to sink your claws into a crayfish.

PM: Auckland's hard boundary will be in place until all regions hit 90 per cent vaxxed.

Family unlikely to see much of the money returned as Parsons already owes others $18,000.

Disabled and vulnerable teenager preyed upon by grandfather.

Investigation found staff worked 80 hours a week - but were only paid for 40.

Watch out for defensive swooping behaviour during the November-December nesting season.

Name of mother who poisoned son while he was in hospital has been permanently suppressed.

Uncertainty is hampering small businesses as they try to operate under restrictions.

Killer Beez gang associate 'relentless' in the pursuit and attack of a fellow prisoner.

Ten properties were searched during the raids.