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AA: Safer roads, cars will reduce toll

Roads and vehicles must be "more forgiving" to curb a road toll which averages more than one death a day, the AA says. Figures released by the Ministry of Transport today show 371 people died on the roads over the past year.

Lost family members found near Mackenzie Basin

Floods in south anticipated

Long relationships the key to health, study finds

Men and women who are in relationships for longer than five years are less likely to be depressed, researchers have found.

Bowls: Edwards nails double at nationals

Racing: Star may soar across the Tasman

Athletics: Olympic legend Yvette Williams honoured

Lakes and rivers weather warning issued

Collision on runway narrowly missed

When an aviation security officer drove a vehicle on to the active runway at Dunedin International Airport at night in heavy rain ahead of a landing aircraft, the consequences could have been disastrous.

Firefighters to spend Christmas at blaze site

Couple abandon boat in rough seas off Fiordland

A couple were forced to spend a 'tough' night out in the open after abandoning their boat in rough seas off southern Fiordland.

Canterbury fires continue to burn

Canterbury firefighters continue to battle two major fires in the region, but both blazes are under control.

Bingeing boys referred

Massive fire still burning in south Canterbury

A massive blaze has engulfed the hills above Waimate in south Canterbury and tonight continues to burn.

Stretched firefighters battle two large blazes

Stretched Canterbury firefighters are battling two large scrub fires, one in Rolleston and one in Waimate.

Firefighters battle 120 hectare scrub fire

Firefighters are continuing to battle a 120 hectare scrub fire in Waimate, which has now spread into forest.