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Tasman farm 'looks more like a riverbed' after flooding
The stopbank-bursting Motueka River flattened 50 hectares of Dion McGaveston's farm.
'One-in-a-million miracle' twist in search for missing Australian surfer
The 19yo was found 13km out to sea on North Solitary Island after vanishing last night.
Napier man arrested after military-style guns found in children's bedrooms
The man is facing 14 charges, including unlawful possession of prohibited firearms.
South Island braces for more wild weather, third time in three weeks
It comes after a state of emergency was only lifted on Monday.
'So sorry': Robert Irwin apologises after not paying for meal
Robert Irwin apologised for not paying at The Jetty Pavilion in Coffs Harbour.
‘Inexplicable’: Woman attacked by lion in Australia knew animal for 20+ years
The woman had worked with the lion for more than 20 years at the zoo.
A family of six was swept away. Now relatives wait and hope
The survivor was pulled 25km down the river for six hours, through three dams.
‘Flying’ through the air: Grandfather's call for safer crossings after crash
Kara Shortland was seriously injured in Raumanga near the Ōtaika Shopping Centre in March.
Craig Mcilroy: Balancing flood resilience with community recreation
OPINION: The project plans to expand flood storage to 550 million litres.
Flaxmere Woolworths site work begins, supermarket built by mid-2026
A big chain is coming to compete with the independent Flaxmere Supermarket.
End of swimming pool weeds: Family's delight as cyclone-hit home gets green light
42 Havelock North homes are out of limbo after two-and-a-half years.
Council mistakenly sends one ratepayer's bill to up to 1000 people
'I’d urge anyone who received it to protect the person’s privacy.'
Opinion: Mowbray helipad decision opens door in area with few regulations
OPINION: One couple's wish to commute by helicopter sets a worrying precedent.
'Loud and explicit': How a swearing parrot became the star of an animal shelter
Hendrix, a colourful macaw, became famous for his salty language.
'Scary stuff': Locals on crash corner fear it will take a death to get it fixed
'There’s a lot of traffic going through there and it’s a really sharp, ugly bend.'
Princess of Wales opens up about cancer recovery's 'new normal'
Kate discussed the pressures of 'putting on a brave face'.
What the putt? Why an Auckland golf course's future is sparking controversy
Locals, including Ryan Fox, oppose the plan, citing recreational loss.
'Massively disappointed': Helipad approval sparks backlash
Council received 1400 submissions; more than 1300 opposed the helicopter flights.
82-year-old woman dies after attack at Jewish event, suspect charged with murder
Man used flamethrower on people campaigning for the release of Israeli hostages.
'Christmas magic is real': Town unites for girl battling cancer
Over 270 homes celebrated Christmas in June for Kasey, a girl with cancer.
She's moved 14 times since toxic flooding forced her out - now she has a place to call home
'We can rest, heal, rebuild and dream again.'
Golden 16-metre Buddhist statue set to ‘tower above’ horrified community
Auckland Council art 'loophole' horrifies neighbours as giant golden statue takes shape.
‘Big character’: Community mourns farmer killed by tree in South Island floods
Lines' family have been growing hops in the region for about 170 years.
Bus carrying 19 students crashes into river, several hospitalised
Telegraph: The bus veered off Bishopstoke Road into the River Itchen in Eastleigh.
Why the new $100m Pak'nSave faces unique construction challenges
Vast new store is to be built on a flood-prone site which operated for 50 years as a dump.
'Absolutely unreal': Dive trip inspires young conservationists
The trip to one of the world's best dive spots rewarded the passion of nine Northlanders.
'We’re still struggling': Pensioner's fight to rebuild after devastating floods
Many homes in Wairoa remain empty, with 83 still yellow-stickered.
