Some 400,000 tonnes of noxious waste is being dumped in the nation's landfills each year.

They've heard all the excuses, and the message for motorists is blunt: Belt up.

Azalia Wilson was brutally murdered in November 2019, by her ex-partner Samuel Samson.

Investors have retrieved some of the money stolen from them by Dunedin financial adviser.

Maori voices will have a broader influence in shaping the organisation's strategies.

Fire crews are at the scene of a large fire in Reefton this morning.

Pike River Recovery Agency officials remain tight-lipped.

Film-maker and photographer travelled to NZ's third-largest island, Stewart Island.

Cardrona skifield has delayed opening until next week because there is not enough snow.

Neighbours say 130-lot project will ruin their country way of living.

Border reopening was not translating into more tour visitors.

The South Island has the highest rate of illegal hunting in the country.

Man claimed he was assaulted while helping a stranded stranger.

Hororata plasterer was stuck up a tree with raging floodwaters beneath him.

West Coast mayors are calling for a halt to identifying SNAs on private land.

The Luma Southern Light Project has returned to Queenstown bigger and better.

Chopper pilot saved stranded elderly woman unable to get across the Ashburton Bridge.

Police had prepared for violent clashes.

Inquest examines Tina Sharma's 2017 death.

The Mid-Canterbury Farmy Army help clean up flood damage across the rural region.

The pool is showing significant wear and tear with loose and broken tiles a safety issue.

The district is ranked sixth-worst nationally for crashes at urban intersections.

Blenheim's high-profile museum could be a "death trap" in an earthquake.

Cyril Yates' passion for whisky distilling is evident by talking to him.

The new hospital will not have enough beds: National.

One of NZ's most famous watering holes and its resident ghost can rest a little easier.

A posthumous award, an artist and politicians are among those recognised.

Motorists are urged to be take care on the roads today.

Road toll is three for the long weekend.

Police rue terrible start to Queens Birthday long weekend.