The man sent a young child to bed so he could kick the boy's mother repeatedly.

Showers will arrive in Auckland this afternoon, and heavy rain is possible.

The 68-year-old spent his life savings on needless treatment.

Gangster told his victim he would "end up in a dumpster" if he didn't meet his demands.

The positive tests may trigger a wider crackdown.

Ludo was rushed to the SPCA after he was found wandering the streets, starving.

Gore council keen to protect its burgeoning relationship with Mongrel Mob leader.

There is a heavy rain watch is in force for Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.

A widespread burst of thunderstorms brought over 1300 lightning flashes within an hour.

Concerned local finds disturbing pile of dumped carcasses near local school.

'All sense of calculated risk or danger is gone,' the Reddit user wrote in his post.

David Charteris was Victim Support's southern practice manager.

Mayoral candidate Lee Vandervis brought the house down at Dunedin's mayoral debates today.

SPCA members are struggling to understand why anyone would abandon the "lovely" dog.

After nearly causing a head-on crash, Samuel Frew hid from police in a compost bin.

Kiwis are already searching for spring gear, but the weather isn't playing ball.

Three students hurled bottles and abuse at passersby but have been allowed to stay at uni.

A $200m boutique vineyard estate in Cromwell is set to woo potential buyers.

Rugby World Cup squad with some Super Rugby regulars is too strong for the amateurs.

Only West Coast and North Otago still unbeaten after two games.

A grass burn off just outside Queenstown has raged out of control this evening.

Cabbie admits $18 minimum fare and suggests rivals are jealous because he wears a suit.

Sophie Elliott, 22, was stabbed to death by her former boyfriend at the family home

Foetal alcohol spectrum disorder is in the spotlight, but what are its day-to-day effects?

Christchurch St John worker instructs Dunedin dad in how to help his partner give birth.

The rider had moderate head injuries and was taken to hospital.

Emergency services were called to the site about 2pm.

The man climbed out of the ute and into the back and began dancing.

Series of concerning drink driving incidents over the weekend, police say.