The machine gun-toting star wished the team good luck before their second All Blacks test.

Thousands visit this town each winter - here are the most luxurious boltholes on offer.

There were seven crashes, including one fatal smash, on New Zealand roads overnight.

Health and safety law is threatening access to traditional climbing sites.

Tina Weepu jailed for two years following attack that left 72-year-old blind in one eye.

A cyclist almost killed in a Queenstown hit-and-run is still recovering from her ordeal.

Trans woman charged with three armed robberies has been remanded to a men's prison.

A Canadian refused entry to New Zealand has complained of her treatment by border staff.

Beachgoers are being reminded to keep their distance from wildlife.

Possums seeking a mate are the main suspects in the skifield sabotage.

A central Dunedin street has been closed after several ice-related crashes.

Boy was standing near the edge of a narrow precipitous section of track when it gave way.

One person is dead and at least 10 people injured after a bus and 4WD crashed.

How many children are infected by chickenpox outbreak is not known.

Parliamentary officials reportedly know the content of the Todd Barclay tapes.

A burglar ransacked two houses - but left a balaclava with his DNA on it.

Dunedin man Murray Barrington, 73, was a member of the Otago Aero Club.

A car slid on an icy road and plunged into Otago Harbour this morning.

Tom Cruise and Mission Impossible co-star Ving Rhames have been photographed in Queenstown

"When we were waiting on the street the flames got larger and there was smoke everywhere."

Jim O'Malley is pulling out of his bid to win a manufacturing contract from Mondelez.

Gibbston winery has had its off-licence renewed despite an objection from its neighbours.

Police responded to a call out of a "suspicious package" at Dunedin bus stop.

The man behind a public campaign to save Dunedin's chocolate factory has concerns.

Todd Barclay: National MP, former tobacco lobbyist, and now in the thick of it.

Rare rugby memorabilia belonging to All Blacks legend Charlie Saxton up for auction

NZ scientists have made a surprise genetic finding that could help combat drug resistance.

In the run-up to the winter festival Lorna Subritzky has great food and wine suggestions.

A Dunedin man who finds peace in the company of seagulls has become an internet sensation.

Mother of man who took his own life angered by apology for shortcomings in his care.