Unless promised life support comes through, Franz Josef will flatline, councillor says.

Aer you up to cycling, walking and kayaking across the South Island in four days?

From established attractions to remote pools - there's something for everyone.

Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for parts of the North Island.

The pair, hurt in a rockslide, were forced to spend the night huddling at 1800m.

Activating distress signal probably saved lives, rescuers say.

The West Coast has had a challenging year with no foreign visitors since March.

Some are urging a crackdown on Airbnb while others prefer a hands-off approach.

Faithful Pilgrim did not secure the safety and wellbeing of learners, leavers tell.

Concerns were raised after Peter Faithful went missing on December 12.

An unwell man who lived at Gloriavale for 40 years has not been seen since Saturday.

Even when you think you can't go any further, you can.

Landfills were used to dispose of household rubbish and are likely to pose minimal risk.

The council invested $1.9 million in the venture in 2013 and kept it quiet for a year.

For the ultimate luxury, explore South Island's West Coast on a small group coach holiday.

Motorists are being told to expect delays as there are no detours.

The bodies of the men who died at Pike River still lay deep inside the mine.

Today, 114 families and friends will make the trip back up to the portal of the mine.

Thursday, November 19 marks 10 years since the mine exploded, killing 29 men.

With exotic holiday plans on hold, a journey to the West Coast is full of highlights.

"He's ... got the bulldozer and is ripping the place up," witness told 111 operator.

He was John James McIntosh, 50, of Harihari.

David Grant Sinclair is charged with killing C.J. Bodhi Brian White-Sinclair.

Tony Kokshoorn was mayor of the Grey District, he said it had been a tough journey.

The man is believed to be a Harihari local.