He raped woman in public toilets, then went home for fish and chips with his family.

Two men have died while gathering seafood.

Reluctant hero says surf life-saving advertisements had taught him what to do.

On opening in 2008 the school had been called "the most modern in the country''.

Victim's horrific ordeal after a rest-room stop on a journey from Queenstown to Dunedin.

Hunua in Auckland forecast to swelter in region's hottest day of the year.

"The other guy thought that he'd be a saviour and he got taken out as well".

The single-vehicle crash happened shortly after 12.30am.

Annoying your partner as you sneakily arrange a marriage proposal isn't the best start.

More Kiwis are embarking on a teaching career again because of the teacher shortage.

Foley Family Wines has purchased Mt Difficulty Wines Ltd for $52 million.

Horse left with 15cm deep gash in chest after panicking and striking metal fence.

The new way of applying fertiliser is cited as having environmental benefits.

It's a mixed bag weather-wise for our national day.

Three people have been hospitalised with moderate injuries.

Council traffic officers on the beat in Auckland

Arthur Taylor says he has a desire to study law and continue his social justice interests.

He turned on wrong element - all they have left is clothes they were wearing and a handbag

Lime users are being urged to check brakes before riding after a near-miss in Dunedin.

A woman activated her medical alarm. It took paramedics more than hour to assist her.

Health problems such as antisocial behaviour and hyperactivity linked to high exposure.

Large scrub fire raging in North Canterbury as blustery hot winds blow.

Two adults and two babies suffered moderate injuries when a car rolled today.

Sam Ferguson driving Central Districts' unbeaten run in National U17 cricket tournament

Three sheds have been destroyed on a farm in the area.

Staff at the base were visibly stressed as emergency services rushed to the scene.

First albatross chicks of season emerge from shells at at Taiaroa Head near Dunedin.

Steve Walker and Aaron Hawkins have a month to get fit for the 15.5km run in the Catlins.

It would be the biggest brown trout ever - if it ever emerges.