Pedestrian killed on SH1 in Canterbury overnight
Canterbury Police are making inquiries into the accident which happened late last night.
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Judith Nash, 75, was last seen walking her dog towards Motueka
Missing woman's vehicle found crashed on the Motueka Valley Highway.
Woman missing in swollen West Coast river after torrential rain
The region has been hampered by heavy rain for much of the day.
Wild weather sweeps away bridge near Arthur's Pass
A bridge near Arthur's Pass has been swept away by floodwater.
Heavy rain strands Dunedin high school pupils
A party of Otago Boys' High School pupils are marooned in a hut.
Pupil allegedly stabbed in the neck with scissors
A pupil has been discharged from hospital following an assault.
Train sparks series of scrub fires
Dunedin-bound train sparks at least five fires alongside tracks.
Sea tragedy: 'Likeable rogue' young diver was about to become a dad
'Likeable rogue' Mitchell McPhee was about to become a father for first time.
Watch: Lime e-scooter rider's painful rail-grind fail
An e-scooter rider donning a suit takes a heavy fall after trying to grind a garden rail.
Arrowtown: Golden days on the Arrow
Bright fine gold in the river gives Paul Rush a taste of Arrowtown's illustrious past.
Police appeal for sightings of missing Tasman man
Search and rescue operation currently underway in Golden Bay.
Great Walks tourist fee hike: Results so far 'encouraging'
Bookings by people living in New Zealand had increased from 45 per cent to 57 per cent.
South Island fire crews battling large hedge fire
Four fire engines and 6 tankers were now assisting at the scene.
Nelson Police seek witnesses to assault
Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed this incident.
'Felt the earth move all under my feet': Jo Morgan
Jo Morgan has described the terrifying moment a deadly avalanche struck
Fire crews unable to save Mokihinui community hall
Blaze broke out in early hours of this morning
Close call for tourist stranded on ledge after fall
Tourist was marooned down a rock face on a ledge above a 30m drop to the sea below.
Climbing tragedies: Why climate change is becoming a factor
Climate change is presenting another obstacle for mountain climbers in summer.
Wheelchair-user critical after crash
A wheelchair-user is in a critical condition after a crash in South Dunedin.
Mt Hicks avalanche: Killed mountain guides named
The incident happened around 5.30am on Mt Hicks near Mt Cook/Aoraki.
'Incredibly lucky' motorist survives train crash
Motorist walks away from collision with a freight train with barely a scratch.
'Lucky to be alive': Avalanche survivor Jo Morgan
Adventurer describes heartbreak about moment she realised two "dear friends" had died.
How it happened: Deadly avalanche kills two
Both the deceased were experienced mountain guides.
Council orders popular cafe to remove all but 12 seats
Customers sat on the floor in protest of the move.
'I'm lucky to be alive' - Jo Morgan's survival after buried in snow for 30 minutes
Jo Morgan "strong but shattered" after miracle escape in tragedy that claims two guides.
6.2 quake: What you said when you felt the shake
Today's 6.2 magnitude quake has been felt by thousands of Kiwis across New Zealand.
'Sharp' and jolting quake felt across New Zealand
A sharp 6.7 magnitude earthquake has rattled much of New Zealand this afternoon.
Pāua divers named after bodies found at the Catlins
The divers were Mitchell McPhee, 23, and Malcolm Ward, 51, both of Balclutha.
Two bodies found in search for divers
The pair had been missing since Saturday after going snorkelling.
Scribe freed from custody on electronic bail
Hip hop star had been in custody since August.
Search underway for two divers missing since Saturday
The pair - aged 23 and 51 - were diving recreationally for paua in Purakaunui Bay.
One in serious condition after six men attacked in Greymouth
Two men charged with assault with intent to injure are due to appear in court tomorrow.
Hundreds gather to farewell helicopter pilot Nick Wallis
Hundreds of mourners have assembled at a hangar in Wanaka for the funeral of Nick Wallis.