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Severe wind, rain forecast to ease for Canterbury and Wellington after gales and flooding

Fire and Emergency NZ said it responded to more than 30 callouts overnight, mainly in the Wellington area.

'Growing harm': Hospital discharges linked to meth use skyrocket

It comes after wastewater testing revealed a doubling of meth use last year.

Body found in burned-out vehicle in Wellington park overnight

A scene examination is due to take place today.

'Catastrophic': Learner driver killed hitchhiker 79 days after getting licence

Family of British tourist angry over young driver's 'lack of respect'.

1200 delegates, 16,000 meetings, $3m spend: City 'buzzing' for TRENZ

New Zealand’s largest international tourism business event begins in Rotorua on Tuesday.

More Kiwis turning to methamphetamine and the worst of the weather is over | NZ Herald News Update

The worst of the weather is over, more Kiwis turning to methamphetamine and Drs are back at the negotiating table.

'Tax on healthcare': Whangārei man paying $25k in GST on cancer treatment

Merv Williams must pay more than $25,000 in GST for his cancer treatment.

'Blood, sweat, and tears': Hamilton fashion label turns 25

A rebrand and a change of hands later, NES is going strong and ready for new chapter.

Letters: We don’t have a debt problem, we have a tax problem

OPINION: The problem isn't debt, its the tax sysem

Homes evacuated in Christchurch due to slips, Wellington wind warning downgraded

Severe winds lashed the capital, torrential rain sparked widespread flooding in the south.

'Absolute legends': Canterbury town locals praise fire crews for flood heroics

Crews rescued two people and two dogs from a car stranded in floodwater.

Hawke’s Bay Hawks stun Tauranga Whai with buzzer-beating heroics

Two unlikely heroes stepped up for the Hawks at the death.

Health NZ takes medical union to ERA as strikes delay 4300 procedures

Health Minister Simeon Brown: 'I want to see this dispute resolved.'

Girl's fear after hiding during armed store robbery

Police have so far referred one teen to the youth court.

Battered pensioner bound and dumped in carpark before attackers burgled his home

Pier Raviola died in hospital several days after the brutal attack.

Watch: 'Tree just tried to take me out' - Woman barely escapes being crushed by branch

The branch also brought down a powerline, increasing the danger.

Heated council meeting suspended during fiery debate over Western Springs' future

Aucklanders will now have a say on Western Springs.

'Cheers for the memories': A rapist's text after motel violation of impaired woman

Jury found Rigby guilty of rape in one instance, but not guilty of other sexual charges.