The work will look at how climate change effects glaciers.
The notoriously secretive organisation has over 6000 members in NZ after a change in approach.
The $20 million unit will soon accommodate 20 prisoners.
New research shows an increase of heart issues over the silly season.
The three-month old MacDonald quads, consist of three girls and one boy.
A year ago Sumner residents decided to do something about the vermin infestation.
Victim was splitboarding with a friend when the avalanche occurred.
Figures show a gradual increase in the number of sudden unexplained deaths in infants in the past six years.
The discovery of a toxic bug that causes the killer cancer, could lead to a lifesaving vaccine.
It’s the time of year when dairy herds move from property to property.
The family has been overwhelmed with support from all round New Zealand since they voiced their emotional concerns about the "barbaric" process last night.
Gary and Lynda Burgess say killing the heifers on the same day a decision might be made on how to manage the cow disease is barbaric.
Kristine Ordnung had the honour of making desserts for Kate and William’s wedding and she thinks she knows what Harry and Meghan might go for.
Anton Matthews is taking his passion for the language to a new level.
Researchers found irrefutable evidence that passive smoking had a huge impact on some of the 500, 15-month-old children in the study group.
Inspector Mel Aitken will represent NZ at the Trail Running World Champs.
Sainey Marong was found guilty at the Christchurch High Court in February of Renee Duckmanton's murder. He was sentenced to life imprisonment today.
NZ Aged Care released findings it says show over half of DHBs are delaying rest home access to people deemed high risk.
The plastic used was previously considered to be un-recyclable.
One of the biggest sporting events to ever hit Christchurch begins today.
Christchurch infrastructure company Fulton Hogan came up with the innovative concept four years ago.
A Yak 3, a WW2 Soviet fighter aircraft, has crashed while taxiing along the runway.
Christchurch Boys High School student Brigham Riwai-Couch is on his way to South Africa, 69 years after his great granddad Ben Couch was denied entry to the country.
The nature of the celebrations across NZ this year were diverse.
Workers numbering 200 brought the country's third largest port to a standstill yesterday.
Rail and Maritime Transport Union members could stay out for another 13 days.
Escorted convoys finally gave access to the Tasman town after large slips cut off the only way in last week.
The High Court jury took 50 minutes to return its verdict.
Large slips and rockfalls are blocking State Highway 1 near Kaikoura, while the West Coast was also hit.
Just weeks after one major storm, West Coast residents are anxiously awaiting another.