With a flooded bank on one side, a steep drop on the other, and only a reverse gear to play with on a windy road, Jason Crew backed his school bus 5km to safety.

OPINION: I trawl the listings every week – not for myself, but for other first time buyers. Here's what I've picked up along the way.

New research shows social media dominates news consumption, as legislation outlining the RNZ/TVNZ merger entity's charter passes its first reading.

It's Christchurch's wettest July on record. As locals prepare for the worst overnight, residents in Dunedin are now being evacuated.

South Taranaki commercial building owners can now get up to $10,000 from the council to go towards strengthening or redeveloping their earthquake prone buildings.

"We just want to hear from them and know they are safe," said the mother of one. The police have been informed but the parents are asking the public for help too.

One of the best action horrors of the last decade, Robin Williams at his manic best and a Spielberg animation are well worth catching while you can.

The newly crowned toasted sandwich king of New Zealand explains why it takes more than 36 hours to be top of the toasties.

New recruit had to have a tough chat with Crusaders boss Scott Robertson when he accepted the All Blacks job.

The 47-test prop joins Brodie Retallick on the injured list for two Springboks tests, as a Crusaders strongman gets a callup.

A passenger on the same flight as the under-fire national team says he reminded them mask use indoors was mandatory, but they “couldn't care less”.

A Manawatū couple are rattled after thousands of dollars’ worth of electronic goods were stolen from their home.

Susan Williams is a self-described “functionally blind, autistic, ADHD, chronically ill, mentally ill, fat, queer and non-binary person” performing a show about disability.

Her midwife quit half-way through her pregnancy and the nearest birthing centre was closed. The night she went into labour, Teresa Howell faced a scary 90-minute race to hospital.

This isn't your usual cycle trail - and these definitely aren't your usual bikes.

There's a "misconception" about zero-alcohol beverages, an advocate says – there may be no alcohol tax, but other factors mean prices "even out".

OPINION: If your marriage is broken, but you are not yet sure whether it is too late to mend it, there are steps you can take to help.

A sweet treat is the perfect antidote for the winter blues. Here are three desserts to lift your spirits.

Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt will be reimbursed up to $500 for a rental car cost with some Invercargill city councillors frustrated so much time has been spent on a “paltry” amount.

A child is severely injured after a crash in the Auckland suburb of Remuera.