Advocates for the wheelchair-friendly mat say they're sorry the woman was hurt but it was no reason to deny beach access to disabled people.

Police are asking if anyone recognises the red kayak which was found floating around 3.30pm at Tarakena Bay.

The innocent man says he was stopping to buy lunch with his young son and friend when he was arrested and held at gunpoint by police.

Storms are set to sweep across parts of New Zealand this week as two low pressure systems are set to bring an end to the warm run of weather.

A woman in managed isolation was afraid to leave her room after a soldier asked her “when was the last time you've been raped?”

An Otago-based author who lost her teenage daughter to suicide urges parents “don’t be fobbed off” when their child appears to be struggling.

The latest case update is the first since pre-departure tests for arrivals from the UK and US were introduced.

Jodie Death was sick of working in an office. One day she decided to do something about it.

One person has died following a crash on State Highway 1 near Makikihi in South Canterbury.

Most experts are confident NZ is equipped to immunise our team of five million, but a GP fears it will be a "disaster".

Sentenced to 19 years for NZ's biggest P importation, Guowei Deng missed his son's childhood. He hopes the Criminal Cases Review Commission will rule he's innocent.

Dunedin had no public toilets for women until 1910 and they had to "hang on or go at home", says 'Loo Lady' Alison Breese, who has unearthed the history behind the city's comfort stations.

New Zealand health officials are trying to learn more about the two cases who tested positive in managed isolation.

Global travel restrictions mean there is more Kiwi talent on show at Christchurch's famous buskers festival.

A land, air and water search is underway for New Zealander Tane Huffman, who failed to return from his swim on Saturday.

Some of New Zealand’s top skateboarders visited the Garden City this weekend to showcase their skills at a newly formed skate festival.

Nearly 140 Fishermen and fisherwoman of all ages made the most of the sun on Saturday at an annual fishing competition.

For the first time since May, Christchurch residents have managed to get their recycling right. But 418 homes have still had their bins confiscated.

Customs has issued its first warning to a traveller not providing a negative Covid-19 test prior to departing for New Zealand.

Migrants who have committed years to New Zealand are calling on the Government to let them reunite with loved ones.