Hercules the Unexpected was nearly half the height of a human and too big to fly.

The driver at fault will probably be in a wheelchair for the rest of her life.

Two companies were placed into interim liquidation three weeks ago.

Police said the shooting happened on Friday night or Saturday morning.

It's a good weekend to stay tucked up indoors.

Snow and bitter cold to batter alps and Queenstown, while huge waves to hit near Auckland.

Steve Hansen says two attacks on rugby referees over the weekend is a 'real shame'.

One applicant who walked out said people deserved to be interviewed in private.

Immigration New Zealand refusing to budge on its order to deport.

The dry, mild winter continues, but change is looming.

Dunedin toddler died just hours after being discharged from hospital for the second time.

The man will be released from prison after serving the entirety of his nine-year sentence.

Up to 30 men, some drunk and belligerent, spilled into the bar.

Child had been kicking and verbally abusing her while she was driving, the court heard.

Two intruders threatened couple at gunpoint and demanded money and drugs.

Canterbury and Otago are set to be battered with 70mm of rain over the next 24 hours.

Sale of shares would raise more equity, but also represented the last of the water.

Star, the 10-year-old miniature horse was stabbed 41 times in vicious attack in February.

Someone was seen brandishing what appeared to be a gun in Dunedin's student area.

Tabitha Shaw, 17, plead guilty to committing an indecent act with intent to offend.

The car ended up with one wheel dangling over the harbour after a head-on collision.

Staffer left 'humiliated and emotionally distressed after being suspended.

Rodney Day portrayed himself as a licenced builder when he was not.

Firefighters from Willowbank were called to Castle St at 10.55pm.

Brace yourself, New Zealand, few places will be dry by Sunday evening.

It's not the first time that Stephen Gardener has been in trouble over lingerie.

Guinness World Records is expected to make a decision next week.

Jamie Burns smashed a garden gnome and headbutted the police station window.

The majestic grandeur of the Waitaki District is on display in the Disney remake.

Police believe body found in Lake Wakatipu is that of missing boatie