Some have called the process "haphazard".

Bystanders said the glass pane "exploded" without warning.

Those at some popular holiday spots can welcome in the New Year with clear skies.

It'll be a dry - weather-wise at least - welcome into 2020 for most.

Nali Lee was already facing charges for attacking ex-boyfriend when she went on a bender.

The 70-year-old man was on a guided walk when he fell.

"We've never been promised a future with Luke," 3-year-old's mum says.

'I just want to show the world how diverse and amazing New Zealand really is.'

Man admits he got angry when he walked in on her having sex with another man.

Sandbags are going up in Wanaka.

Two climbers are overdue from a climb on Mt Earnslaw, in the South Island.

Bar patron was taken outside by friends and became unresponsive.

Most of the northern and eastern coast of the North Island will enjoy a sunny weekend.

Two firefighters arrived in Queenstown yesterday after spending eight days fighting fires.

No one was injured in the crash near the popular wedding photo spot Lake Moke.

'Loving, caring family man' assaulted wife during argument about divorce.

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

Domestic violence survivor may have to leave due to a 'flaw' in immigration laws.

Police were advised about 12.10pm that two people were in trouble.

The girl fell from a balcony at Novotel Lakeside hotel.

Coin toss came after recount left AJ Mason and Glyn Lewers tied on 2183 votes.

Two candidates for a Wakatipu ward seat have tied with 2183 votes.

Sahil Sudhir Shetty admitted abandoning his injured girlfriend in car after crash.

The quake struck just five kilometres deep.

The family were denied boarding despite the boy being given shoes by another passenger.

If you think your job stinks, you should have a chat with this diver.

His victim said he 'punched like a girl', but suffered facial fractures.