Port Hills fire: Climate change will cause more complex fires
"We are seeing changes in our climate, an increase in severe weather events."
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Sex worker murder trial underway
Sainey Marong denies murdering Christchurch sex worker Renee Duckmanton
Six die on roads in 24 hours
Three die from crashes in Waikato, two in Northland, one in Christchurch.
Call for drones in search for missing swimmer
Family and friends of 14-year-old Jack Sutton will continue to search for him today.
Flag lawns and laundry - it's going to be wet
Rain spreads south to cover the whole country during the weekend.
One dead following crash in Christchurch
The crash happened shortly after 9.15pm on Queen Elizabeth II Dr
Canterbury woman still missing after five days
A woman is still missing five days after her siblings last saw her.
Second measles warning for Christchurch
An 11-year-old is recovering after contracting the virus in a doctor's waiting room
'Yay, I can retire now': $20m Lotto winner gives half away
He won $20.2 million last week - and he's already given half away.
Extra water tankers needed at house fire
Firefighters initially feared someone was inside blazing home.
Distraught family's beachside vigil: 'I'm not going home until he's home'
Friends and family of Jack Sutton have barely left the beach where the teen was last seen.
Peter Ellis martyr to deranged prejudice
COMMENT: Barely credible Christchurch creche case deserves to be high on agenda.
Frustration over Ponzi scheme fraudster delays
Investor advisor Paul Hibbs admitted Ponzi rip-off
Community rallies to raise funds to help in search
Family keeps vigil on beach as search for boy continues.
'We are staying positive. We have to'
Family and friends of missing teen spend night searching after official search called off.
Luxury car dealer charged with dangerous driving
A warrant has been issued for a Chch luxury car dealer's court no-show.
Guards watch for Romeo rose thieves
Wellington Botanic Garden stepping up security ahead of February 14.
Cyclone Fehi: The latest
State Highway 6 has reopened, but some still remain without power on the West Coast.
Three hospitalised, residents evacuated at rural Canterbury fire
Five helicopters with monsoon buckets fought the fire from the air.
Two injured in Canterbury crash
Two people are in hospital after a car crash this morning in Canterbury.
Driver critical after Canterbury crash
A driver was cut free from their wrecked car last night on a South Canterbury highway.
37.4C! NZ sizzles but look what's in store now
Middlemarch Otago strikes 37.4C in another day of blazing heat.
Alleged bail breach: Scribe spends three days in jail
Scribe spends three days in jail after allegedly breaching bail.
In the heat of the moment - temps to soar to 35C
Forecast picks heatwave to give way to drenching from ex-tropical storm.
Ancestral heads returned to Easter Island
Ancestral skulls are heading home to Easter Island after 70 years.
One injured following crash in Canterbury
The driver was initially trapped in their vehicle following the crash.
How an angry leopard escaped Auckland Zoo and people weren't told for three days
Public told of escape three days after leopard went missing.
Stand by for a scorcher: Temps set to hit 40C
You think it's been hot so far this summer? Wait till tomorrow.
It's a crisis: School's in, but where are the teachers?
A huge overseas recruitment drive will help in schools this year but many still have gaps.
Warning after woman killed by extreme heat
People with multiple sclerosis are particularly vulnerable to extreme heat.
37C - NZ's hottest day in seven years
Waiau in North Canterbury records 37C as January is on track to be our hottest month ever.