'One-in-100-year event': Hundreds evacuated in Nelson after river breaches banks
Niwa has warned of a '48-hour deluge' for the northern and western South Island.
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Driver charged after crash kills off-duty St John officer
Woman faces careless driving causing death charge.
John MacDonald: Jacinda Ardern - the part-time DJ dancing on a pin
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Homicide probe: Police closing in on people of interest after car found
Police say they are following 'a number of really good lines of inquiry'.
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Judge minces no words with meat thief
Delivery driver returned to see Elyse Wilson loading slabs of meat into her car.
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Exclusive: Ian Foster's future as head coach will be determined within the next two days.
Local election candidates linked to Voices for Freedom
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Wheels on the bus don't go round to Governors Bay
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TOP sees a way into Parliament through Christchurch
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Firefighter's journey to walk again after immune system attacks nerves
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100-year-old Sumner theatre group 'hanging on by a thread'
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Weather: State of emergency declared for the West Coast
Communities could be cut off by the severe flooding expected with the heavy rainfall.
Celebrating Tuesday, unaware it was Wednesday: Drink driver sentenced
Drunk driver tells police he'd been drinking to celebrate Tuesday - but he was a day late.
Had your Emirates flight cancelled? Here's what you need to know
Airline cites operational constraints for not restarting South Island operation.
Vehicle involved in Mornington homicide recovered
Police have recovered the vehicle they say was involved in the suspicious death of a man.
Rare red warning issued for South Island as almost a metre of rain forecast
More than half a metre of rain is forecast for some areas, bringing major flood warnings.
John MacDonald: Taking prisoners - school election changes needed
OPINION: White supremacist Philip Arps is standing for a school board.
White supremacist standing for school board prompts call for rule change
Philip Arps was sentenced to 21 months in prison in 2019.
'Menace': Strip club owner caught drink-driving for fourth time
He was still disqualified after drink-driving twice in six days in 2017.
Junior rugby players in tears after coach allegedly attacked
Assault alleged after coach finished refereeing a game for eight-year-olds.
Opinion: Are business leaders equipped for the turbulence ahead?
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Sam Broughton: Selwyn's proximity to Christchurch is a natural advantage for residents
OPINION: More people moved to Selwyn than any other city or district in NZ.
Chris Rattue: Why Scott Robertson should still replace underwhelming Ian Foster
OPINION: Give Robertson the chance to enact a desperately needed overhaul.
John MacDonald: I've changed my mind about Ian Foster
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'Atmospheric river': Heavy rain set to pummel areas of NZ
MetService has issued heavy rain warnings for the western parts of the South Island.
'Totally unacceptable': Junior rugby coach allegedly assaulted by spectator
The incident happened game involving eight-year-old children.
All Blacks coach mystery: Ian Foster speaks out after CEO's comments
All Blacks coach Ian Foster expects to lead the team to their next test.
Bromley wastewater stench: woman seeks to sue Christchurch City Council over cost of air purifiers
Vicki Walker is claiming $695 after months of exposure to sulphurous gases.
Do up or blow up? 'Untouched' original sells for super-cheap $235,000
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Creative Spaces: Can making art soothe our souls?
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