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'Mountain of work': Schools closed in Tasman but calmer weather ahead for country

'Like many people, I’m pretty tired. It’s been an exhausting three weeks.'

Phil Gifford: All Blacks' stunning victory showcases new rugby era

OPINION: Tickets are sold out for the series finale in Hamilton against France.

'Life-shattering diagnosis': He can't walk, talk or breathe without a machine

Three Kiwis with motor neurone disease share how they make every precious day count.

'Palpable grief': Motorcyclist who killed two people had 11 previous driving convictions

The couple were walking home when Mark Kimber sped through an intersection and hit them.

Gregor Paul: The signs the All Blacks have found identity under Razor

OPINION: Scott Robertson's team showed strength with set pieces and a strong kicking game.

Here's what is new in travel this week

Tourtoises, french celebrations, Gold Coast artists, new stays, and a crocheted wharenui.

No more 'hunting hui': Māori educators launch association to curb feelings of isolation

After 30 years a new chapter begins for Māori teachers seeking connection and support.

Life in the balance: What it's like to be young on a transplant waitlist

Paul was tested at 20 and told to go live her life - before she developed kidney disease.

'Negligent': First mother-baby HIV cases diagnosed in NZ in 20 years

Routine screening had effectively eliminated perinatal HIV cases – until now.

Drone footage reveals the widespread impact of flooding across the South Island

Floods, slips and damage have made roads in the Nelson-Tasman area unsafe and people have been asked to stay off the roads unless travel is "absolutely necessary". Video / Tim Cuff

Benefactor offers $50k reward for information on Catlins sea lion killings

Information leading to a conviction is sought after the deaths of three female sea lions.

Fire crews battle blaze at Carnegies Restaurant in Fairlie

Fire crews arrived at Carnegies in Fairlie about 6.30am today.

Police apologise after misidentifying fatal crash victim

The victim was Andres Bonifacio Hernan Vergara Oportot, 50, of Blenheim.

Landslide sparks evacuations, roads closed, homes flooded after storm

The North Island is expected to get off to a wet start this morning, with lingering rain.

Comedian Dai Henwood forgets about cancer in the chaos of 7 Days Live

No cameras, censors or lawyers, as TV team prepares for 'rule-breaking' national tour.