There are many highlights in this Gold Rush town and one-time Kiwi pub capital.

Last month nearly 20 per cent of homes in the capital sold for $1 million or more.

John Ready wants the courts to step in over leadership concerns.

Splendid summer is here.

A man at the Brunner Workingmen's Club exposed an underground cavern on the weekend.

The device, VCD2, was installed on Tuesday.

Heavy rain and strong winds are set to put a dampener on summer in parts of NZ today.

High sea levels caused by adverse weather carried debris onto the road and cycle trail.

A cold snap brought around 8cm of snow to the Cardrona Alpine Resort today.

A small stone, flicked off a blade, nearly killed Hokitika councillor Latham Martin.

Unless promised life support comes through, Franz Josef will flatline, councillor says.

Aer you up to cycling, walking and kayaking across the South Island in four days?

From established attractions to remote pools - there's something for everyone.

Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for parts of the North Island.

The West Coast has had a challenging year with no foreign visitors since March.

State Highway 6 is shut at the Fox River bridge.

Each year they leave their homes and fly to feeding grounds across the Pacific Ocean.

Some are urging a crackdown on Airbnb while others prefer a hands-off approach.

Faithful Pilgrim did not secure the safety and wellbeing of learners, leavers tell.

Concerns were raised after Peter Faithful went missing on December 12.

An unwell man who lived at Gloriavale for 40 years has not been seen since Saturday.

Even when you think you can't go any further, you can.

Landfills were used to dispose of household rubbish and are likely to pose minimal risk.

The council invested $1.9 million in the venture in 2013 and kept it quiet for a year.