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Jetstar passengers evacuated after stairs blown into plane
Powerful gusts of up to 100 km/h are expected to roar across the north this afternoon.
Family of man who died at Buller Hospital waiting for answers amid investigation
A petition urging MPs to act urgently to support Buller healthcare was delivered.
Inquiries under way after man taken to Christchurch Hospital with critical injuries
It is not yet confirmed how the man became so badly injured.
Christchurch rape trial: Jury retires to consider verdicts after six weeks of evidence
Former footballer denies accusations at High Court trial in Christchurch.
More than 30 supermarket liquor licences suspended after breach
New World stores face 48-hour alcohol ban.
Aucklanders brace for gales, hail, cold temperatures, possible blackouts; snow falls in Chch
A major highway in the South Island has been closed to due snow and ice.
Logging truck crash leaves one dead west of Nelson
The road is expected to remain closed for some time.
'I miss you every single day': Triple killer Lauren Dickason's words for her slain daughters
Convicted Timaru mother marks the third anniversary of her children's deaths.
'Iconic' Hoiho wins Bird of The Year 2024
An iconic NZ bird has just been announced as Bird of The Year.
Broken bones, spinal injuries, heart giving out: Inside the rescue helicopter
The Herald spends a weekend witnessing lifesaving missions across the South Island.
Rich or poor: Why our upbringing can influence the way we spend
Money coaches say stories from our past life can have a big influence.
One person seriously injured following jet boat crash on Ōreti River, Southland
Emergency services were made aware of the crash around 4:15pm.
Dangerous avalanche conditions in South Island remain after snow dump
The Mountain Safety Council is urging people to check conditions before heading out.
North Island faces heavy rain after South Island snow dump
Waitomo, Taumarunui, Taupo, Taihape and Taranaki may face the brunt of the rain.
Dream trip that ended in tragedy: Coroner's findings into Queenstown skydiving death
The company defended its safety record, saying it complied with all relevant procedures.
Hundreds of snow-goers left trapped on ski field following road closures
The Remarkables had too much snow.
South Canterbury crash victim 'will be missed by all'
The man died at the scene of the truck and car collision.
Opinion: Why I joined the cult of running
OPINION: Connor Kitto on the joys of jogging - and how it's booming.
Power outages, road and school closures as snow causes havoc
Heavy snow is falling in parts of the South Island.
'Abusive' allegations at Dunedin strip club spark dancers' protest
It comes as a petition calls to block the establishment of a Calendar Girls in Queenstown.
‘Fair bit of snow’ building in parts of South Island
And as for snow in Auckland next week? Unlikely.