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Logging truck crash leaves one dead west of Nelson
The road is expected to remain closed for some time.
SPCA rehomes large number of rats from Whanganui home
Some rats travelled via ferry to Christchurch in a custom-built, air-conditioned vehicle.
Pedestrian hospitalised after Canterbury car meet crash, police hunt for driver
A teenager was reportedly struck by a ute before it fled the scene.
Heavy snow and thunderstorms to hit New Zealand
'If you must travel, ensure you have snow chains, sleeping bags ... and emergency items.'
Broken bones, spinal injuries, heart giving out: Inside the rescue helicopter
The Herald spends a weekend witnessing lifesaving missions across the South Island.
Let the fun beGIN: This week's travel alerts will put you in the mood for summer
From a floral G&T to a new Christchurch hangout, there's lots going on in travel.
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NZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth
'If you’re in a really tough game, go on the attack.'
The next Wahs generation: NRL scouts swarm NZ high schools competition
After years of ignoring South Island talent, the Warriors are looking south for new stars.
Explained: Why would Kmart expand in this tough retail environment?
Boss from across the Tasman explains the reasoning behind Kmart's expansion here.
Alwyn Poole: Teaching teens resilience – the 'Grammar way' is a destructive anachronism
OPINION: Even David Seymour described Grammar as a ‘barbaric’ place for some.
Opinion: Spinning its wheels- new transport plan steers NZ back to a car-dependent past
OPINION: Kiwis will likely find themselves stuck in worsening traffic.
JLL retirement village study: population up, companies adjust growth
Most older people do not live in such villages, even with 53,000 people there now.
North Island faces heavy rain after South Island snow dump
Waitomo, Taumarunui, Taupo, Taihape and Taranaki may face the brunt of the rain.
South Canterbury crash victim 'will be missed by all'
The man died at the scene of the truck and car collision.
Opinion: Why I joined the cult of running
OPINION: Connor Kitto on the joys of jogging - and how it's booming.
'Disgusted': Family distraught after dog’s body disposed of without their knowledge
The family was left with no way to say goodbye after their dog’s remains were destroyed.
Calendar Girls’ plans for new Queenstown strip club turns heads
The petition had received over 200 signatures by 2.30pm on Thursday.
'Fall from Grace': Lawyer who stole elderly client’s life savings given second chance
Leuatea Iosefa stole $83,000 from a widow and used it to pay off his own debts.
Police appealing for witnesses after fiery truck crash claims life
Police are urging anyone with dashcam footage of the accident to come forward.
Was luggage to blame? Private investigation into crash that killed Korean ski champs
Thee people died in the head-on crash near Geraldine on August 14.
NZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth
'If you’re in a really tough game, go on the attack.'
One dead after fiery two-vehicle crash closes SH1, helicopter sent to scene
Initial reports suggested serious injuries.
The next Wahs generation: NRL scouts swarm NZ high schools competition
After years of ignoring South Island talent, the Warriors are looking south for new stars.
Explained: Why would Kmart expand in this tough retail environment?
Boss from across the Tasman explains the reasoning behind Kmart's expansion here.
'A new vision': Kiwi company develops gondolas to operate above congested roads
The technology caught the eye of the former Google transport executive.
Alwyn Poole: Teaching teens resilience – the 'Grammar way' is a destructive anachronism
OPINION: Even David Seymour described Grammar as a ‘barbaric’ place for some.
Air NZ flight to Wellington diverted to Christchurch after hydraulic system issues
Two of the three brakes reportedly were not working.