Bridge washed away, much of SH6 closed as severe weather batters West Coast
Heavy rain in the region has seen river levels steadily climb over the day.
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Torrential rain causes coast slips, road and school closures
Motorists advised to stay off the roads in Westland due to surface flooding and slips.
Cruel curse strikes West Coast family again
Samarra Wright watched her mother die of motor neuron disease. Now she has it too.
Search continues for man missing off Bethells Beach
The 34-year-old has not been seen since being swept out to sea on Thursday.
Viewpoint NZ: Black drinking water, cheap houses in Queenstown
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Teacher forcibly kissed 9yo schoolgirl
She was scared and when she tried to run away, she noticed the man's exposed penis.
Biggest-ever addition to a national park announced
An area of land half the size of Auckland is about to be added to Kahurangi National Park.
Brain, testicles and snouts served up at food festival
Hokitika's Wildfoods Festival is celebrating 30 years - with a range of daring delicacies!
Mystery of West Coast cash giveaway solved
In December, campers at a West Coast campground woke to discover a money fairy had been.
Five years since MH370: Kiwis' connection to major air disasters
Four people with links to New Zealand died in the 2014 Malaysia Airlines disasters.
Viewpoint NZ: Bike lanes, solar schools and adaptive surfing
Video news from around the regions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
First dog pawsed for snap at snowy saddle
Alpine guide took his hound Chief up 3194m Lendenfeld Peak in the Aoraki/Mt Cook area.
Mystery of a barman's fatal shooting
Hotel chef arrested for murder five months after workmate's death.
Warm and clear weather to continue
Warm and clear conditions are set to continue late into the week for much of NZ.
Pike River: Miners ready to recover mates
In just a few weeks, experts will chip off the concrete seal to the mine's entrance.
Show me the money: Just where is the PGF money going?
Northland's been allocated the 3rd highest amount followed by the West Coast & Tairāwhiti.
Love letter that snared an army draft dodger
World War 1 censorship set stage for a century of state snooping on New Zealanders
Fireworks' long history in New Zealand
Fine for unlawfully letting off fireworks in public places introduced in 1850
Watch: Mustang Silly - 'Worst driving I have ever seen'
The driver will be fined after the car following complained to *555.
Massive slip closes highway
The slip cascaded down over State Highway 6 north of Franz Josef Glacier.
How double killer cheated conviction for 'sinister, brutal' rape
Paul Wilson admitted raping Kimberly Schroder years later
Pike River families shocked by new evidence in photo
Photo of electrical cabinet that may have sparked explosion has been given to police.
The heat is on - again! Hot week forecast for many Kiwis
Hunua in Auckland forecast to swelter in region's hottest day of the year.
No rain in sight for Tasman fire
Warm day, light winds but no rain forecast today for Tasman fire zone
Rising seas threat to council infrastructure - report
As much as $14 billion worth of council infrastructure is threatened by rising seas.
The Govt has a get-out clause in its $10m loan contract to Westland
The co-op has confirmed it has entered into talks with a 'number of interested parties'.
All aboard: KiwiRail beefs up tourism expertise
KiwiRail is hoping to take advantage of the rail renaissance that attracts tourists.
Govt announces $20 million to make rural highways safer
Road safety measures announced for Hawke's Bay, Gisborne, Manawatu and the West Coast.
Ready for an uncomfortable sleep? Tonight's temp 3C higher than usual
Warm seas look set to keep overnight temperatures above normal for a while.
Beach weather: Metservice's pick of the day
Napier, Hastings and Blenheim set to share high of 32C today.
Custody on gun charges after 'kidnapping'
Jarrad Singer remanded in custody on firearms charges.
Man in court after alleged abduction
Man faces three firearms charges as police probe continues