Two men have been hurt - one seriously - after a microlight aircraft crash in New Zealand.

Consumer NZ has warned people not to deal with the kitset company.

A Canadian man sends hilarious swingers invite prank to get himself off mailing list

A sub-tropical low is bringing big swells to the East Coast.

A truck and trailer unit has gone off the road, north of Dunedin.

There is a $5k reward for anyone who can confirm the South Island kokako is still alive.

She has applied for 30 houses and has been sleeping in her car after lease didn't renew.

Queenstown has a dire shortage of worker accommodation.

Tree hut has one of the best views in Queenstown, cheap rent - but no permission.

Details emerge of the VIPs expected in Queenstown this weekend.

Police are appealing to the public after a series of suspicious fires in Dunedin.

The blaze started as two separate fires at Early Valley and Marleys Hill on February 13.

Alcohol has been stolen from various club rooms in Papanui, Hornby and Lincoln.

The top of the South Island has been shaken by a series of earthquakes this morning.

The mystery of the VIP jetting into Queenstown deepens after Prime Minister's comment.

Christchurch's homeless used tents to shelter themselves from Cyclone Cook's aftermath.

There is speculation former US President could be touching down in Otago this week.

A "very, very important person" is about to visit New Zealand - but who is it?

A ceremony for law and science student, 17, comes after he was found dead at City College.

Stadium-packing US rock bands playing in Dunedin for $15 may sound too good to be true.

A 3-year-old boy has been flown to Christchurch Hospital with serious head injuries.

17yo's devastated dad: 'He was having an absolutely wonderful time and loving Dunedin.'

Police were never able to confirm the remains were Ellen Mouat - until now.

A man has died after swimming in a river on the West Coast.

Ruaraidh McLeod died after a crash at the Mountain Thunder motorcycle event.

Showers are likely for much of the North Island today, according to the MetService.

The crash brings the Easter weekend road toll to three.

Police were called to a Dunedin address this afternoon after a body was discovered.

A new slip on SH1 south of Kaikoura may close the road for two or more days.

A person has died during a motorcycle race in the Canterbury town of Methven.