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Hopes of more Dunedin work for MV Anatoki
Whanganui's Doug Smith says Coastal Bulk Shipping is keen for more South Island cargo.
Fire restrictions likely soon in Whanganui region
Rural fire officer warns people to be prepared for more intense fires.
Best of 2019: Plastic pollution in Hātea Awa third highest in country
Most of the litter found is plastic items and food wrappers.
Child dog trials empire grows
Saying the Child family was born to compete in dog trials would be an understatement.
Double win for Alice Watson at Marlborough Shears
Junior shearer Alice Watson beat senior shearer Sarah Higgins by almost three points.
No break from heavy rain and thunderstorms in the North
There is a heavy rain watch is in force for Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.
Massive Pigeon Valley blaze ruled accidental
The Pigeon Valley fire burned around 2300ha of commercial plantation forest.
'Fire fair', big burn to raise awareness of extreme fires
Two days of fire events to be held at Waitaruke, north of Kaeo, on Friday and Saturday.
Batten down the hatches: Wet and wild weekend on the way for New Zealand
Brace yourself, New Zealand, few places will be dry by Sunday evening.
Your weather: Showers today but mild winter forecast
It may be wet today but winter is set to be warm and dry.
Horror week continues: Four dead in three crashes today
Latest crash continues a horror period - bringing the total killed in one week to 26.
Thunderstorms and downpours cover North Island
Risk of downpours for many as front sweeps across North Island
Alleged Nelson arsonist named
Several serious fires broke out in the Nelson Bays area in February.
'Stupid' flamethrower pleads guilty
Peter Murdoch was filmed using a flamethrower while the Tasman fires burned out of control
Two people charged after fire lit in the Tasman District
Police were notified just after 2pm that someone had been seen trying to start a fire.
Little appetite for ditching Horizons
Whanganui's rural board to discuss any discontent about Horizons Regional Council
Pigeon Valley fires: Burnt valley's locals on edge
Residents of tinder-dry region stay ready to flee after second major blaze in weeks.
Live: Residents evacuated earlier allowed to go home
'I actually didn't take everything out from the last time I packed', says B&B owner.
Roadside mowing a no-go in Ruapehu
Dry conditions in Ruapehu District have prompted a restricted fire season.
'Legend' pilot crashed fighting Tasman forest fire
Bill Reid suffered minor injuries during the hard landing
Motueka firefighters tackle likely volatile coolstore blaze
Quick work by fire brigade has prevented a massive fire from taking off.
'Don't burn': Total fire ban means no outdoor fires
Gas-fuelled barbecues are okay but all other outdoor fires are banned.
Nelson firefight costing $1 million a day
The cost of the wildfires in Nelson could yet exceed the Port Hills fires in 2017.
Big Read: Into the darkness - the Nelson night fighters
Cherie Howie spends a shift with the fire crews who clock in after the sun goes down.
Nelson fires 'still the boss' after flare ups overnight
Female firefighter hospitalised yesterday with dehydration is "recovering well".
Tasman fires: Heroics, heartbreak in burning landscape
Cherie Howie tells of charred properties and disrupted lives as the battle goes on.
Civil Defence gives latest on Nelson fires
Fighting the blaze will take weeks, if not months, fire chief warns today.
The heat is on - again! Hot week forecast for many Kiwis
Hunua in Auckland forecast to swelter in region's hottest day of the year.
Firefighting crew from Whangārei on standby for Nelson
Three Northlanders working in non-firefighting roles in Nelson.
Nelson councillor details harrowing reality of horror blaze
"It's no exaggeration to say that today Nelson felt like it was under attack."
Tasman fires: 'Our home is not far away from the fire. Everybody's worried'
Terry Coleman isn't sure if he'll have a home to go back to.
Tasman fire: Evacuated pets and stock in best of hands
"It's our lifework too, to care for animals in any situation."
Tasman fire: Wakefield schools urged to close
Tasman district fire forces some Wakefield residents to be evacuated - councillor