A person, believed to be a teenager, failed to surface after jumping into the Waimakariri River.

The man was on a farm track that intersects with a private level crossing when the collision occurred on Wednesday.

The police are making enquiries in relation to the death on behalf of the coroner.

From controversial nuns to giant flies and the build-up to one of Australia's darkest days, there are some truly exceptional movies amongst the line-up.

Ideal summer weather proved to be an early Christmas present for the New Plymouth Raceway on Wednesday, with about 1000 people attending a twilight event.

With the mega-success of No Way Home and its multiverse, there's never been a better time to check out the earlier cinematic versions of Peter Parker.

The tournament hasn't been held on these shores for eight years and the Fast5 Ferns will start as defending champions.

A woman heard someone scream “that's my baby” as a child was pulled out of the water at Waltham Summer Pool.

A potato shortage hits Japan and the fast food chain opts to no longer serve medium or large fries with that order, for now.

A crackdown in China – the manufacturing hub – has limited availability of the drug that mimics ecstasy, but is linked to more than 100 deaths worldwide.

A public health expert has urged people to remain vigilant of Covid-19 as we head into summer amid declining testing rates.

Police are asking motorists to avoid the area or expect delays.

Jack Skellett's workmates say the 23-year-old, who is believed to have drowned in Wellington Harbour, was a loved and respected colleague.

Researchers say the fossil provides crucial evidence that modern-day birds could have first evolved from dinosaurs.

A lawyer claims his complaint has been swept under the carpet after the IPCA refused to investigate.

Police were alerted to the two-vehicle crash in Piarere just before 3.40pm.

Sir Stephen Tindall has been revealed as the donor behind a "hugely generous" gift to the new indoor sports centre being built at Christchurch’s Hagley Oval.

The projected imagery on the mural can be customised to complement whatever event is occurring inside Te Pae.

Tertiary institution UCOL is expanding its agricultural offerings after the success of its courses in Wairarapa.

The NZ sharemarket inched higher as traders and investors trickled out the door on their Christmas holidays.