Showers en route for North Island
Showers are likely for much of the North Island today, according to the MetService.
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18-year-old found dead in Dunedin flat
Police were called to a Dunedin address this afternoon after a body was discovered.
Slip blocks SH1 south of Kaikoura
A new slip on SH1 south of Kaikoura may close the road for two or more days.
Man dies at motorcycle racing event
A person has died during a motorcycle race in the Canterbury town of Methven.
Teen arrested over dairy robbery
Christchurch Police have arrested and charged a 15-year-old with aggravated robbery.
Ex-mistress guilty of harassing wife
Woman led "premeditated, persistent, vile barrage and attack" against businessman's wife.
Man circumnavigates Sth Island in 3.8m boat
A Nelson man sets challenge to help mate with rare disease.
Fonterra's $240m cheese plant expansion
Mozzarella production will double to meet global export demands.
Christchurch river bursts its banks
A main Christchurch river has burst its banks after a night of heavy rain.
Ill-timed sneeze could be behind crash
A woman crashed into two trucks in Christchurch yesterday.
More job cuts likely at Otago University
The University of Otago's human nutrition department is the latest in the firing line.
Emergency centre open amid flood fears
Volume and intensity of rain is expected to cause flooding issues throughout Dunedin.
Prepare for heavy downpour in Otago
Residents should clear gutters and drains as up to 15mm of rain could fall in an hour.
Cyclone Cook: Lashing on way for most
Thunderstorms, wind and a dumping of rain are expected across the country this week.
US man dies after being crushed by truck
Man who died after being crushed by truck while working on a septic tank was a US citizen.
Warnings as cyclone nears New Zealand
Flood-stricken Bay of Plenty among many areas in line to get more wet weather.
Diesel spill threatens to close highway
The spill on State Highway 6 between Nelson and Blenheim.
Chch fog causes flight, traffic delays
Two flights from and to Christchurch have been cancelled due to heavy fog.
Female rugby coach pushes referee
A complaint has been laid after a female rugby coach pushed a referee in a friendly game.
Accidental shooting in Queenstown
A woman has been taken to hospital with accidental gunshot wounds.
Fire at Dunedin coffee factory contained
Firefighters from seven stations attended the blaze at Cerebos Gregg's Forth St factory.
Dream comes true for boy with usher syndrome
He will get his trip to Africa and more, after community raises more than $13k for him.
Kaikoura quake force: 400 atomic bombs
The 7.8 Kaikoura Earthquake triggered the most violent shaking ever seen in New Zealand.
Midges cost ratepayers big bucks
Cost of fighting midges at wastewater ponds is high, and doesn't seem to work.
Two more days of sun before rain returns
Enjoy the sun while you can, rain is back from Wednesday
Edgecumbe residents wait to go home continues
Floodwaters or sanitation concerns, or both, are keeping Edgecumbe residents away.
Good news for some Edgecumbe residents
A small number of Edgecumbe residents can go home today.
New storm, rain set to soak New Zealand
Enjoy the fine weather while it lasts as another storm is set to move over the country.
'He's come home, but he never even left'
After 7 years, answers finally in case of missing Nelson teen Leo Lipp-Neighbours.
Strong earthquake south of Seddon
A strong 4.6 earthquake has struck tonight 40km south of Seddon.
Move over Debbie: New cyclone warning
More wet weather ahead as another deluge and even a tropical storm is headed for NZ.