The deaths of two endangered native parrots have been attributed to human error.

Uelese made a traditional apology known in Samoan culture as "ifoga".

ESR scientists are giving evidence in the Dunedin murder trial.

Most buildings are liveable within one to three days, company says.

"You have way too much detailed information – unless you personally were involved."

Blaze scorched across more than 4500 hectares as firefighters struggled to catch it.

Stormy cold front passing over NZ brings wild weather, overnight lows forecast to drop.

Rain has been falling in Otago since early this morning.

Police will remain at the school for a few hours to provide 'reassurance'.

Humid conditions and committed opposition means victory had to be grinded out.

Two men plunged to their deaths at the Grand Alta Ridge yesterday.

Kawerau continued it's scorching temperatures today, hitting 33C.

No public fireworks displays on Guy Fawkes night raises risks of mayhem.

First victory by the Marist side in the annual fixture since 2011.

He was also found with a copy of the Christchurch Mosque shootings.

There's drunk and then there's so drunk you urinate in a police car.

Malcolm Taylor lost his wife six months ago. Now his home has burnt to the ground.

Once it was over, she took her son, who saw the attack, and retreated to a bedroom.

He stood outside the house shouting, left messages and rang repeatedly.

Almost every appliance in the kitchen was identified by police as stolen.

Excellent goal kicking performance in adverse conditions for victory in Greymouth.

At least one person is being treated for hypothermia.

Home town side reverses round robin defeat to lift Heartland rugby's ultimate prize.

Marcus Lush was incredulous as the listener insisted on mispronouncing the place names.

Grandfather of 11 was on way to get medication when he was killed by an errant driver.

Some areas will have temperatures 8C above average, MetService says.

Ringleader of vigilante pack jailed for two years after attack on convicted sex offender.