Andee Gainsford had a surprise on Thursday afternoon when his vehicle, parked outside his Timaru home, was smashed by another vehicle.

The pair spent about an hour treading water in the Firth of Thames before being spotted during a night-time rescue.

The man admitted attempting to pay $15,000 to an indecent assault complainant to discourage him from giving evidence at trial.

Neighbour says the matter is not resolved, but the man says he didn't draw the offensive image.

He was due to be married. Instead, Jermaine Ramos, was buried in his wedding suit.

One person suffered moderate injuries in the crash.

Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson says he'll ask Air New Zealand to make public its other military clients.

New Zealand is a “climate laggard” with its ongoing use of fossil fuels, and Kiwis are overly dependent on cars, a leading climate expert says.

Judge says West Coast dog can live after biting man on leg and buttocks while defending his owner during a fight.

Interpol has issued a global alert for New Zealand banker Paul Robert Mora, who is wanted in Germany for suspected fraud.

Forecasts show the shortage of teachers in Auckland's secondary schools is declining, but those in the sector say any shortfall is a concern.

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission recommeds rules requiring stability testing for domestic commercial passenger vessels in the wake of a water taxi capsize.

Some Southland farmers say they won't pay their regional council rates in protest of the Government's new freshwater rules.

Multi-billion-dollar bill for broken pipes tops list of climbing costs for the capital, with Wellington's Mayor calling it the "most challenging budget I’ve seen".

Hastings councillor Peleti Oli has paid tribute to his brother Fili Alainuuese who died on Wednesday.

Beach weather for most this weekend, but there’s hope for parched northern fields early next week.

Residents living near the site of a massive tyre fire in North Canterbury may have to wait weeks to find out what toxins they have been exposed to.

The small lower North Island town is best known for flax, horse-drawn trams and a Dutch windmill, but now it's to feature in an upcoming film set in Texas.

Defence Force will now make public each occasion its soldiers are alleged to have killed civilians, after the damning Operation Burnham inquiry.

Warming temperatures, more bush fires, and the threat of new pests are threatening to reverse recent conservation gains.