Driver was trapped in the submerged car as his children were rescued by passing teenager.

Police won't say what is alleged to have occurred in the early morning 'incident'.

Close-knit Westland community of Harihari in "absolute shock" after tragedy.

Police said Reuben was found deceased in an effluent pond at 4pm today.

Much-loved kindy teacher killed in West Auckland crash was just five minutes from home.

Cyrus Alupis died from stab wounds in Greymouth

Highway likely to stay closed till mid-afternooon.

The man jailed for murdering Timaru woman Lisa Blakie has been denied parole - again.

Captain ruled out before kickoff, but Wanganui still keep control for bonus point win.

It will likely "happen in the lifetime of many New Zealanders", says expert.

Students suspended or expelled from schools will soon have rights of "review".

Monk lost his son in the tragedy, now he has ventured 30m inside the mine.

Team shows cool heads to minimise penalties and stop South Canterbury's bigger pack

Several matches decided inside final 10 minutes have big bearing opening day points table

It's the second time the West Coast sportsman has collapsed on the field in two years.

Tony Moore gave his mate a loaded gun he used to execute a Greymouth mum

Harvesting dead trees will provide jobs for Coasters, Minister says.

Jason Campbell, 35, has been missing since August 4.

No guarantee that wealthy religious sect will get funding.

Jump in second-half domestic enrolments relieves financially strapped polytechnics.

A 41-year-old man was found with critical injuries on Cowper St about 2am this morning.

Built on the northwest tip of the South Island, it is surrounded by coast and native bush.

Sir Tim Wallis' chopper pilot son presumed dead after Lake Wanaka crash.

Comment: 'Labour and the Greens don't get sensible middle New Zealand's view of the world'

The shift to e-programmes has sports memorabilia collectors outraged.

Conservation and economic development need to be balanced, Shane Jones says.

Man's life could have been saved if nurse had resuscitated.

Andrew Little will meet with family representatives today to get the all clear.

Hotels in a small centre have overcome challenges of being in a remote area.

Petone Working Men's Club was one spot hit with flooding inside the bar.