One dead after serious crash on South Island’s Karamea Highway
Motorists are being advised to avoid the area.
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Canterbury Bridge Hill blaze doubles in size, destroys lodge, still not under control
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Police believe trio missing on Aoraki/Mt Cook are dead
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An Otago poultry farm euthanised 80,000 chickens after discovering the virus last week.
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Residents urged to evacuate amid fears huge fire could reach township overnight
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'Absolute tragedy': Memorial service planned for man missing on Aoraki Mt Cook
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Aoraki/Mt Cook rescue: Search remains on hold amid strong winds
Three climbers have been missing since Monday and are presumed dead from a fatal fall.
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'Absolutely shattered': Friends, family of climber missing on Mt Cook pay tribute
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Pilot whales refloated in Tasman’s Golden Bay after 'heroic' rescue efforts
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Second Otago farm placed under restriction over bird flu fears
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Oxford baby death: Woman charged with neglect after infant's death
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'Heartbreaking': Australian farmer hit by bird flu sends warning to NZ
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