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Fog warning: Weather could disrupt flights, worst of rain moves away for North Island
More than 40 flights were affected by fog in Christchurch yesterday.
Weather woes: Fog scuppers flights in south, heavy rain and thunderstorms for north
Fog in Chch that affected or forced cancellation of more than 40 flights has now cleared.
Truck leaves trail of destruction in Dunedin's Octagon
The driver of the truck sustained moderate injuries, no one else was injured.
Mum of 9-year-old boy who took his own life: 'Why couldn't I have saved him?'
Sage Ross was just 9 when he took his own life. His mother still cannot fathom why.
Portrait of a killer as a young man: How David Hawken nearly got away with 1995 murder
Former hardman spoke to Kurt Bayer in a series of interviews while awaiting trial.
Hawks up for it in NBL Ram-raid
Beaten in triple overtime a year ago, robbed in the play-offs — Hawks tackle the Rams.
Prisoners spend day locked in cells after inmate scales roof
It’s understood the prisoner climbed up scaffolding at Rolleston Prison
Teen driver admits killing legal executive in crash
Christchurch woman Sandra Loveday was killed in the August smash.
'Our little princess': All Black's touching social media post after daughter born 13 weeks early
'We have a long road ahead,' the rugby star says in a heartfelt post.
Pilot faces fine after operating aircraft carelessly in fog
The pilot was also found guilty of refuelling with a passenger still aboard.
Rugby club grieves loss after 22-year-old dies in workplace incident
The man died in an accident at a Mid Canterbury farm on Wednesday.
Person dies following a workplace incident on Ashburton farm
The Herald understands the incident occurred at Anwick Farms on Singletree Rd.
Topp Twins cafe closes its doors for the last time
The popular entertainers are moving on to 'new adventures'.
Dunedin woman's alleged police scanner hijinks leads to arrest
The 48-year-old woman was partying with friends.
Police probe underway after person points laser at rescue helicopter
Police believe a laser was shone briefly at a helicopter landing at CHCH Hospital.
We took our 6-month-old tramping: The best backcountry hut-walks with a baby
Start them young! Here's a guide to easy, short hut walks for going bush with baby.
Which lucky region has hot weather on the way?
Daily highs 4C above average are on the horizon for some, meteorologist says.
From hot to not: Temperature plunge for Cantabrians, more rain and wind for north
Worst weather has passed, but Kiwis still set for unsettled start to school holidays.
St John apologises 'unreservedly' after woman dies waiting for ambulance
Margaret Wells' daughter says her mother was not given a chance to survive.
Rail bridge sagging after floodwater washes away support, KiwiRail suspends trains
People ordered to evacuate homes after more rain dumped around the South Island.
Family's anger: Elderly woman died after 70-minute wait for ambulance
The coroner says the circumstances around her death are 'deeply troubling'.
Marlborough residents told to evacuate, high winds close Sky Tower eateries, flights cancelled
Restrictions are likely as the Auckland Harbour Bridge gets battered by wind.
'Be prepared to evacuate': West Coast residents on flood alert, severe thunderstorm watch for north
Power cuts, landslides and road closures struck the West Coast yesterday.
Man charged with arson after scrub fire in North Auckland; state highway closed
Fenz confirmed crews contained the fire near the Kaipara Coast Highway at 10.46am.
Auckland set for wet end to week as West Coast prepares for 57-hr deluge
West Coast officials say they are apprehensive but prepared for the incoming rain.
‘Makes me sad’: Pou whenua sculpture overlooking Lyttelton Harbour stolen
The 1.5m, 60kg carving was stolen during Easter weekend.
Kindergarten shut down as police dog tracks suspected burglar
The Merivale kindy was locked down for 25 minutes.
NZ's most luxurious lodges, complete with heli-pads, butlers and infinity pools
Think NZ is all campgrounds and DOC huts? Think again. These are our most luxurious hotels
'First NZ case': Official's warning after dog dies from parasite infection
Family pet euthanised but officials say no cause for widespread alarm.
Father pleads guilty to dangerous driving causing deaths of two of his children
A third child and the man's wife were critically injured in Hororata crash.
Police release names of those killed in Easter Weekend Lake Pukaki crash
Friends and family have paid tribute to the crash victims.
Swindler dupes woman in her 90s into thinking she’d won $350,000 lottery on Facebook
Robert Sands, who hoodwinked two businesses, claims he also was caught up in a scam.