Move over, mega parrot: Giant NZ penguin discovery
Scientists reveal another monster NZ bird - this time, an ancient 1.6m-high penguin.
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The millionaire chasing down F1 glory in a quiet corner of rural NZ
The world's fastest hypercar is being built in a quiet corner of rural NZ.
High-tech air ambulances rolled out
$15 million Airbus H145 choppers start service tomorrow in Christchurch and Dunedin.
Massive Pigeon Valley blaze ruled accidental
The Pigeon Valley fire burned around 2300ha of commercial plantation forest.
Wanted former neo-Nazi gang member hands himself in
Wanted Christchurch man Aaron Howie has handed himself in to police.
Mum turns detective to find stolen car on Facebook
With police too busy to investigate burglary an angry mum tracked down alleged culprit.
Horse rider airlifted to Christchurch Hospital after fall
A person has been seriously injured after falling off a horse in Canterbury.
Officer injured, police car damaged in Christchurch crash
A police officer suffered minor injuries in the crash.
Cops warn on harbouring alleged hit-and-run killer
Police warning: Harbouring alleged hit-and-run killer Liam Strickland risks imprisonment.
Obituary: A farewell to motorcycle legend Rod Coleman
The first Kiwi to win at the Isle of Man, and a national and international champion.
Roof from The Cloud ripped to shreds from storm; 1700 lightning strikes
High winds have ripped off a preschool's roof and lightning has struck a tree.
Woman killed in crash in rural Canterbury
The sole occupant of the vehicle, a 38-year-old woman, died in the crash.
Winter, again: Another weekend of snow, rain and thunderstorms
There's snow and heavy rain warnings and watches across a large swathe of the country.
Car hits power pole outside Christchurch
The serious crash occurred about 9.20pm tonight in the Canterbury town of Dunsandel.
Murderer on the run
A man who was convicted of murder in 1998 has gone on the run from Canterbury Police.
Hunker down! Tornadoes, storms, power cuts expected
Batten down the hatches, a storm is brewing!
Your weather: Snow, stormy and sunny - find out where
If you're in Auckland, "it's best to make the most of it this morning".
Christchurch manhunt day 3: Dangerous hit-and-run driver still on the run
Armed police roam city in hunt for Liam Strickland.
Spiked drinks case: Fresh charges laid against man
Four charged after women claimed they were drugged and sexually assaulted.
Buddhism most trusted religion by Kiwis
The survey showed Kiwis trust levels didn't change after the March 15 attacks.
Chch explosion mystery: Investigators still can't identify cause
Personal belongings, including photo albums, have been returned to those affected.
Terror attack teen impresses judge with progress
Teen radicalised online planned to ram car into group of people.
Boy, 14, admits lighting fire at derelict, historic Christchurch mansion
More than 50 firefighters fought the blaze at the heritage-listed building.
Fisherman hooked over nets in dolphin zone
MPI says it has a zero tolerance policy to illegal fishing
'I'll put you in an ambulance': 'Cheeky' soldier bashed
Corporal paraded bashed soldier: "This goes for any one of you mother.....s".
Why Christchurch terror survivor shook hands with Trump
Farid Ahmed: Why Chch terror survivor shook hands with Trump, and his wife's legacy.
Hunker-down Saturday: Snow, storms and massive waves to batter New Zealand
Snow and bitter cold to batter alps and Queenstown, while huge waves to hit near Auckland.
Coroner's warning: Check your LPG gas heater after 90yo's death
Pensioner Albert Wylie, 90, died from accidental inhalation of LPG heater fumes
Grindr shame: Man convicted for sexually grooming underage boy
The man, 53, was sentenced to 3 months' community detention.
Revealed: Gloriavale child sex abuser 'deeply ashamed'
Revelations come after a long legal battle.
Creche sex case: Terminally-ill Peter Ellis wins court bid
He was freed from prison in 2000 but has always maintained his innocence.
Synthetics drug ring leader: 'In our time, nobody has died'
Dairy owner Fei He claims she pleaded guilty under duress.