Sharp social media reaction to the Kiwi wine brand using Aussie grapes.

Montana wines has ditched Kiwi grapes for Aussie ones to save money.

You think it's been hot so far this summer? Wait till tomorrow.

The robber draws a vicious-looking knife than proceeds to plunder the shop of its till.

The trees are believed to have been cut down so campers could have sea views.

A truck crash has closed SH63 between Kawatiri and Renwick in the Tasman district.

Heavy winds are set to batter the lower half of the country until mid-afternoon.

7.5 metre waves recorded off Wellington; firefighters deal with 543 weather-related calls.

Quake-repaired Kaikoura road shut by weather

Paymark's sales data also hints at what you might get in your stocking this year.

A man who died when his tractor rolled had just helped rescue a mate.

Relief as quake highway reopens

A section of land in Marlborough Sounds has been put up for sale in cryptocurrency Bitcoin

The fine weather seen around most of the country continues today.

Hundreds of deer carcasses reported after the Molesworth 1080 drop to fight tuberculosis.

Local Government Commission rejects secession bids by Northern Rodney and Waiheke Island.

A second round of thunderstorms are brewing after yesterday's downpours

Convicted double murderer Scott Watson has filed a new appeal, citing new forensic report.

Dozens of people, including the army, were involved in the operation.

An orca whale is stranded at Marfells Beach in Marlborough

No new clues after a dozen volunteers search for missing man Colin Ross over the weekend

Traffic pressure on the Lewis Pass since the Kaikoura quake may have led to a fatal crash.

Police fear for the safety of Colin Ross who was last seen in Blenheim on October 25

Martin Johnston looks at the first commemoration of the NZ Wars.

Four men fell around 4m to the ground when railing gave way at Portage Resort Hotel.

Researcher says new evidence discredits police informer

The teen waited all day to be heli-rescued as cloud prevented the chopper coming close.

More rose wines than ever awarded medals this year as quality lifts.

Maori Party's initial win in rural Marlborough booth revoked.

Emirates embraces heritage wine, writes Shandelle Battersby