A teenager who'd saved his money all summer was one of his victims.

There's no reprieve for the top of the country with heavy rain forecast this afternoon.

Severe thunderstorms bringing torrential rain for Auckland and Northland.

Victim tells thief during cross-examination in civil case: 'I trusted you'.

Buller and Westland tipped to experience the worst of the wet weather.

MetService issued warnings Northland to Fiordland, watches for Bay of Plenty & Tasman.

He stole groceries, dental care items and a vacuum cleaner before attacking a public loo.

Young man's frustration with Winz app leads to wilful damage conviction.

It’s the fourth tornado in three days around the country.

A man who used sexsomnia as a defence to indecent assault now has his name suppressed.

She drank beer and tequila and was behind the wheel while more than five times the limit.

Clash over boundary trees: Tall shelterbelt in residential area neither fence nor hedge.

Man pleads guilty to making false statement over workplace incident three years ago.

Defence lawyer Emma Riddell takes axe to competition in heritage sport of woodchopping

The offending occurred over two nights in January while the 18-year-old was on bail.

Victim tells court her former partner's 'perfect public image' made her 'feel sick'.

She and her husband had been at the local social club for the night.

Data on fishing in fragile marine area in the South Island to remain confidential.

Police are urging motorists to obey signage that says roads are closed.

The pool, the centrepiece of the award-winning home, was found to be uncompliant.

Court reverses thinking after "absurd" fight over aircraft operating at Awaroa.

Fire and Emergency have told Nelson residents to avoid Elm St during decontamination.

The alleged stabbing happened in Rowling Loop, Lower Moutere about 4 this afternoon.

Judge says artist's troubled past is no excuse for the risk he posed to the public.

Three men have been arrested following an aggravated robbery as part of Operation Cobalt

'You're never quite prepared for it,' - dog control officer attacked by dogs on farm.

Police were called to the crash on Moutere Highway 9.15pm yesterday.

Harbourmaster's experience with boating dispute prompts request for body cameras.

Tourists were expecting a Farewell Spit tour. Then they got a once-in-a-lifetime surprise.