Experts described the actions of the bodyboarder as showing a lack of education.

Jessica Stall hadn't been seen since around midday on December 31.

Auckland's light show kicks off from 9pm and Wellington is also hosting a light spectacle.

All you need to know for your New Year celebrations.

A second border-related case has been in the community, Health Ministry announced today.

Queenstown apartment "fully involved in flames" after explosion.

Festival organisers are no longer at risk of prosecution under section 12 for drug use.

Stolen stone lions, gangsters, 'speeding' Harley Davidsons, and a whole lot more.

Brent Cleghorn was turning his life around and was due to start new job on January 5.

Kaumātua warns that the thieves have broken a sacred tapu.

Seventeen people have died in the past 10 days.

Police said the motorcyclist died at the scene.

The crash was reported to police just after 9.20am today.

Dunedin killer told to work with a psychologist if he wants to be released.

A father-of-four died in the horror smash.

The resignation just before Christmas has been called 'disappointing' by council.

About 25 emergency service personnel were called to the crash site this morning.

The shed has been the target of repeated acts of vandalism.

Six tempting wine experiences to keep your glass topped up well into the new year.

Queenstown bound? These are the go-to menu choices of Queenstown chef Vaughan Mabee.

He deliberately hit a number of road signs with his vehicle.

The land would be held in reserve for the community.

Take a look at how New Zealand's rollout progressed in 2021 before reaching 90 per cent.

Queenstown has only two SIQ units available for visitors who test positive for Covid-19.

Braydon Lee Hodder's violent outburst left his little brother terrified.

The graffiti read 'NO VAX' and 'Rory RIP'.

Over 14,500 working dogs are registered in Otago/Southland but one name came out on top.

A man has been jailed after a string of acts described by the judge as 'voyeuristic'.