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.

The councillor has been the subject of 11 complaints since 2016.

First round of games honours memory of All Black and Heartland legend Sir Brian Lochore

One in six New Zealanders live with asthma - which is about 830,000 people.

And September and October are not looking too great either.

It is set to be the first industrial action at the port in more than a decade.

Jesse McConnell patiently waited in line, then told the teller he needed $3000.

The man positioned himself behind a large bookshelf, court hears.

The driver was alerted to the nail by a "rattling" sound.

Dispute between Queenstown men escalated to talk of crossbows and murder, court hears.

Dunedin businessman and city councillor Doug Hall is backing new Milburn logging terminal.

Sleepy teen says he 'just can't be bothered' going to school each day.

Vehicle went into the water near Bacon St about 5.35am.

There have been 16 wet days in Auckland this month. The average is 14.

Mass brawl between two groups ends with two men in hospital with stab wounds.

Black Ferns to stay dry, but showers will set in during the Bledisloe Cup test tonight.

Teachers and students left disgusted by former pupil's late-night break-in.

The man's lawyer cited other cases where six-figure payments had been ordered.

$15 million Airbus H145 choppers start service tomorrow in Christchurch and Dunedin.

The Pigeon Valley fire burned around 2300ha of commercial plantation forest.

Bath salts can keep people awake for three days and induce a psychotic episode.

High winds have ripped off a preschool's roof and lightning has struck a tree.

There's snow and heavy rain warnings and watches across a large swathe of the country.

Batten down the hatches, a storm is brewing!

If you're in Auckland, "it's best to make the most of it this morning".

Frenchman "lost control" after being scammed on cannabis deal.