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Boy found after six-hour search in West Coast bush
The boy went missing about 11.30am while walking around the Waiuta area.
Huge queues as thousands head away for New Year
Keep calm and carry on: We have NZTA information about the traffic hotspots in your area.
Ho ho ho-hum: Xmas spending barely up on last year
Paymark blames flat spending growth on Black Friday.
Holiday traffic: Congestion builds on country's roads
Exactly where and when the busiest times will be has been calculated by NZTA.
Double tragedy: Bernie Monk's niece dies in car crash
"We're absolutely devastated. Our families are very, very close."
Man dies in motor scooter crash
The man died at the scene, becoming the fourth fatality on NZ roads today.
Christmas weather set to be a cracker - but only for some
Christmas Day sun for the centre, rain or showers in the north and south
Local Focus: Daily pilgrimage to save the dotterel
DOC's dotterel dos and don'ts. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
$7000 in cash tucked into tents and on cars
Could it be a genuine act of generosity or something more sinister?
Thunderstorms set to strike South Island's West Coast
Thunderstorms to batter the West Coast of the South Island in the next 24 hours
A hand up or corporate welfare? Questions around Govt's provincial growth fund
Taxpayer loan to West Coast dairy company has secret terms.
Driver with broken neck climbs out of car
Ryan Walsh was driving along State Highway 7 on Sunday when a tree flattened his car.
Re-enactment of women's historic vote dash
Next Wednesday is the 125th of women's first voting to choose New Zealand MPs.
Govt to spend $20m on new Westport health centre
Some 77 per cent of the money set aside in Budget 2018 for new health initiatives
Four motorcyclists killed in a span of four hours
Four motorcyclists were killed in separate accidents around the country yesterday.
Fatal crash: Survivors tell of terror in speeding car
The car 'literally flew across the whole Moeraki River'.
Petrol station at risk as firefighters battle house blaze
As many as 32 firefighters were battling a blaze at a house near Greymouth.
One person dead after car drives off bridge
Three others managed to escape from the submerged car.
Claire Trevett: Things turn right way up for Pike River families
COMMENT: The words "we are returning" marked end of 8 years of dashed hopes and promises.
Schoolboys trapped by flood waters make it out safely
The 25 year 9 students were trapped in Mt Aspiring National Park.
'Absolute tragedy': Gloriavale mum of 11 swept away in front of family
Rejoice Steadfast was watching the swollen river with her family when a bank collapsed.
Woman missing in swollen West Coast river after torrential rain
The region has been hampered by heavy rain for much of the day.
Westland students evacuate but some may hunker down
Some students are being evacuated by police vehicles which can brave the weather.
11 VC winners from New Zealand
Eleven men in NZ armed forces were awarded in the Victoria Cross in WW I
Shane Jones gives $2.2 million to native trees
The native trees will be planted in Punakaiki and at the Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere.
Fire crews unable to save Mokihinui community hall
Blaze broke out in early hours of this morning
The fight for our national bird - and why it matters
The kiwi belongs in New Zealand - and arguably more than we do.
Three 'safe and feasible' Pike River re-entry options identified
"I am satisfied that the Agency has been robust in developing the options," Little said.
Brothers accused of Greymouth assaults
Brothers accused of assaulting three men in Greymouth over weekend.
One in serious condition after six men attacked in Greymouth
Two men charged with assault with intent to injure are due to appear in court tomorrow.
Gloriavale man hospitalised with critical injuries
Gloriavale member critically injured after an apparent attempt to take his own life.
Ruling could set precedent for mining on council reserves
A court ruling issued today could mean council reserves are better protected from mining.