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Wild weather: South Island battered by wind, snow
Rain and snow has already affected some southern roads.
Police seek witnesses to serious crash that injured four
Two people remain in hospital in a serious but stable condition.
NZ exclusive: Fergie to discuss new novel at Christchurch book festival
The Duchess of York will ZOOM into the WORD festival in August.
'I've got to get out': Hero golfers reveal horror of wedding day chopper crash
The players were two holes away from the end of their round when the helicopter crashed.
100 texts a day: Jilted man threatened to torch ex's car with her in it
One hundred day relationship ends in angry threat to 'get your car and burn you in it'.
Queenstown moving to reduce reliance on tourism
The district was one of the hardest hit in the country when the borders shut.
Polar blast: Wind toppling trees, severe weather on the way
Much of the North Island was colder than the south at 7am on Tuesday.
Car lands on roof after two car crash
Police were called to the crash in Dunedin at 6.58pm on Monday.
Scan your drool: How MIQ saliva testing will work
It was estimated between 6000 and 20,000 saliva tests would be done per week.
Young Farmer of the Year named
First time competitor and Taranaki/Manawatu finalist wins Young Farmer Grand Final.
Backyard dumping could escalate under user-pays rubbish plan - tenants group
The plan is to reduce waste with a separate charge instead of including it in rates.
Southern cancer treatment outsourced to Christchurch
A rapidly expanding cancer waiting list forced the SDHB to outsource 200 patients.
Wedding helicopter crash: New bride speaks - 'please tell me it's a nightmare'
The bride at the centre of the Canterbury wedding helicopter crash speaks about ordeal.
'It's horrendous, I felt sick': Parents react to 20 rapes reported in school survey
A total of 725 girls, aged between 12 and 18, took part in the first survey of its kind.
Revealed: Why new allegation of abuse against Peter Ellis was dismissed
The reasons were released in a Supreme Court judgment today.
Documents reveal government offered to pay millions to Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto owns 80 per cent of New Zealand Aluminium Smelters.
One dead after Christchurch house fire
The fire broke out on Silvester St in Woolston at about 11.53am.
Parents 'kidnap' son from Oranga Tamariki care after latest violence complaints
More allegations of abuse emerge from youths in Oranga Tamariki's Christchurch residence.
No firm commitment from Wellington and Auckland mayors to run again
Lianne Dalziel won't be running again, while Andy Foster and Phil Goff remain undecided.
'Buggered': Flood survivor reunited with truck, cellphone
The Canterbury plasterer and horse trainer was rescued from the raging Hawkins River.
Secret settlement: CDHB won't release details of medical officer's departure
Dr Alistair Humphrey resigned after being reinstated to his position in April.
Lianne Dalziel: It's time for a new direction in my life
Lianne Dalziel has announced she will not be seeking re-election in 2022.
Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel calls time
Long-serving politician says she would have needed her late husband by her side.
Light rail for Christchurch? It's possible, new report finds
'Each scenario has strengths and weaknesses,' mayor says.
Lorde's NZ tour: 10,000 Electric Avenue tickets sold in two days
The festival will kick off at North Hagley Park on February 26 next year.
Christchurch mosque threats: Imam 'concerned but not scared'
New threats to Al Noor surface online.
Savings for south at risk as Christchurch questions new water reforms
It is difficult yet to see a compelling case for change, Christchurch mayor said.
Local principals respond after girls' school sexual harassment survey
Students reported 2677 incidents of sexual harassment as of May this year.
'Do I really need it?': 103-year-old thinking twice about turning down vaccine
Doris Wakelin is heading to 'the end of the road' and is unsure of her need for a jab.
Rare penguin's delightful selfie
Endangered birds colonise remote Fiordland sounds, offering hope of survival.
'Seconds from killing her': Deportee strangled girlfriend three times
Lokenitama Filipo's victim fears he will kill her when he is released from prison.
Hate speech: Fresh threats against Al Noor Mosque
Police receive three reports relating to the Christchurch mosque in the past fortnight.
Secret probe: Former teacher at top school investigated for allegedly sending slanderous letters
Teacher resigned and has now launched personal grievance.