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Tsunami threat: Warning stays in place for entire east coast
New Zealand east coastal areas aren't out of the woods yet, with Civil Defence authorities and scientists electing keep the tsunami warning in place.
Evacuation warnings as tsunami wave hits Chatham Islands
The first wave has reached the Chatham Islands, after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Chile overnight. An official tsunami alert remains in place for New Zealand's entire east coast.
Five dead on roads; two during police pursuits
Five people are dead after a series of crashes overnight.
Nelson: Spreading the gospel of craft beer
Victoria Bartle looks at the people behind Nelson's boutique breweries.
Surge in Kiwis looking for love online
The number of Kiwis using internet dating sites spiked in January, a poll has found.
Piano duo deliver musical perfection
Unique melodies from rare partnership thrill and mesmerise.
Police disappointed after wrong family advised of death
Police slam the "negligent behaviour" of a person who informed the wrong family about a tragic logging death after listening in on a police scanner.
Eavesdropper tells wrong family of death
An eavesdropper informed the wrong family that a relative of their's had died following a forestry accident today.
Police seek advice on charging blogger
Police are seeking legal advice on whether to lay further charges against blogger Cameron Slater for breaching suppression orders.
Name suppression for 'national figure' on sex charge
A former national figure has appeared in court in Nelson accused of indecently assaulting a 13-year-old girl.
Mental health worker stabbed, beaten by patient
An inquiry has been launched after a mental health worker was stabbed, kicked and had boiling water thrown over her by a patient.