Two separate fights have broken out over two crashes in Christchurch and Timaru.

Someone went home tonight that should have stayed. Someone stayed that should have gone home.

Inland Revenue writes off bills of $50 or less, but some people will still end up owing money to the tax department for last year.

Online abuse and verbal insults remain routine for the first former refugee to be elected to public office in New Zealand, but he will not flinch.

No-one hurt in central Whanganui blaze attended by two fire engines.

Jim Snedden will be the oldest participant in the 51-storey charity climb this year: “The way I see it, you might as well do it while you can.”

The speedy fullback continued his return from injury in Manawatū's pre-season win over Hawke's Bay in Pahīatua.

"I am saddened to hear of such a tragedy in our district," Hurunui Mayor says after news of a fatal crash rocks the local community.

Fa'aosofia Daly has lost a bit of weight and improved her health while saving about $50 a week on groceries.

Each dive bar is different, but the “come-as-you-are” attitude is the same.

He has a 2% chance of surviving open-heart surgery, but Simon Grant hopes a US surgeon can instead use a laser to remove the piece of plastic threatening to kill him.

The alleged assault on the three-year-old boy by a man had stuck with the toddler 'like glue' his mother said.

It shouldn't be left up to Christchurch residents to cover the ballooning cost of the city's stadium, argues Mike Yardley.

The men's teams from the three leading clubs have all notched up strong victories.

A full English high tea fit for a queen has offered ex-pats and royalists a fitting way to celebrate Her Majesty’s birthday and platinum jubilee.

The rain poured in Tauranga, but the Black Ferns fought back in Kendra Cocksedge's milestone test for a crucial victory to start their World Cup season.

Kane Williamson said the Lord’s wicket played differently from expectations, as the left-arm spinner bowled only two overs.

Levin East School has another chance at winning the national title.

Two people have been airlifted to Dunedin Hospital following a crash on a rural road in Clutha on Monday afternoon. One was in a critical condition.

One person was located at the scene with non-life threatening injuries, police said.