The creation of a Māori ward has been voted down by Kaikōura District Council.

It will be wet in most places, but Canterbury can expect the biggest rainfall in 10 years.

Some DHBs are sticking to the Government's schedule, others are going their own way.

Given the logistics, Chatham Islands residents to get their Covid-19 vaccines in one hit.

The sun is forecast to shine for mothers this Sunday.

The Macfarlane family farm in Kaikōura is now New Zealand's biggest cannabis crop.

'I think every plane will be full from Australia to Queenstown.'

Parts of the country are having a hot, but blustery, afternoon.

A family holidaying in the South Island spotted 'NZ's happiest road worker'.

The investigation into a fatal helicopter crash before Christmas may take up to two years.

A front making its way up the country is expected to peter out as it moves north.

A search for the missing woman began on Tuesday night.

Four people drowned in North Island lakes in two terrible days.

Will you all live in a yellow submarine?

The change in fire season came into effect at 8am on Thursday.

An emotional "celebration of life" has been held today.

Funeral on Wednesday for the couple killed in a helicopter crash during a family day out.

Three injured children pulled to safety as rescuers feared wreckage might go up in flames.

The children were conscious after the crash and were able to speak to their rescuers.

Three survivors flown to hospital after locals dragged them from wreckage.

There's more to this charming coastal town than marine life.

The 7.8 magnitude earthquake in 2016 caused widespread damage across the district.

The newly restored Mayfair Arts and Culture Centre will open this month.

Tropical air is set to get temperatures rising, but come Monday it changes drastically.

A 20-year-old man had been charged with cruelty and ill-treatment of an animal.