12 fire crews battle house blaze in Queenstown
Helicopters were earlier placed on standby.
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Canterbury horseman to honour Greg Sugars at emotional Rowe Cup
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Auckland faces severe gales at rush hour tomorrow, with harbour bridge closures possible.
Cook Strait ferry services cancelled as wintry weather brings large swells, snow and storms
Ferry services are cancelled for Cook Strait due to 7m swells.
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Juliana Herrera murder inquest: Probation officer said paroled rapist 'high high' risk
A probation officer tasked with monitoring a paroled rapist has given evidence.
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Severe thunder, rain for top of North Island as winter blast hits south
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Juliana Herrera murder inquest: Victim’s sister begs for answers
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Should Juliana Herrera have been warned about paroled rapist neighbour? Coroner to decide
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New Tourism Minister on more international visitors - and who pays for infrastructure
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Inquest begins for woman killed by recently paroled rapist neighbour
Joseph Brider was released on parole just 72 days before he violated and murdered a woman.
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The glass balustrade the man was leaning on 'gave out', causing him to fall.
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Warm, humid air from the tropics shows potential for heavy falls.
Airports say passengers face 'significant' pressure from multiple price hikes
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'Isn't a good look': Virgin Australia delays leave passengers stranded overnight at airport
The airline acknowledged it fell short of expectations and has apologised to passengers.
Seven new places to wine and dine in Queenstown
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Beckenridge disappearance: Man behind 'new evidence' retracts all allegations his cousin 'helped' missing pair
Man who brought 'new evidence' to Coroner about Beckenridge retracts all allegations.
Richard Prebble: Why NZ's trade with Brazil remains limited
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'We helped them': New twist in Beckenridge disappearance case
The coroner is to hear from a new witness about missing pair Mike and John Beckenridge.
Volunteer firefighters seek equal ACC cover
Local fire chiefs urge support for a petition to aid volunteer firefighters.
Horse racing legend has no interest in slowing down
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Mary Holm: How do we make sure a home deposit gift is fair for both our sons
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Most stores must close on Good Friday and Easter Sunday in New Zealand.
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Two NZ sites join a 3-year climate programme with 10 other heritage sites.
How ex-tropical Cyclone Tam will affect Easter weekend sport
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Hamish Edwards can finally build his dream golf course in Ōhau after a four-year delay.