Otago flooding a 'kick in the teeth' at start of year
Some farms received a quarter of annual rainfall in the first three days of the year.
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The street reclaimed its title as the world's steepest after being dethroned in 2019.
Go NZ: Five regions with the best summer swimming
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Gang shooting: Mongrel Mob leader's son critically injured
Police said one of the parties involved had gang connections.
Christchurch fatal crash: Father of three killed on Russley Road named
The man killed in a crash in Christchurch has been named as Benjamin Simon Furze.
Homicide victim helped convict a killer 15 years ago; third person charged
Kane Wayman was dropped at hospital early on New Year's Day but died soon after.
Christchurch homicide: Third suspect arrested and charged with murder
Kane Wayman, 46, died in the early hours of New Year's Day.
Wild weather: South Island flooding causes havoc, 1100 lightning strikes detected across the North Island
More than 1000 lightning strikes have been recorded across the North Island.
Flooding: Festival-goers stranded, roads closed, sandbags ready
The South braces for a long night as rain and thunderstorms sweep across the country.
Dramatic pic shows injured climbers roped to side of mountain
The pair, hurt in a rockslide, were forced to spend the night huddling at 1800m.
South Island flooding: Campers told to get to higher ground
Roads are closed and campers on notice as heavy rain hits the South.
Homicide investigation: Armed police search Mongols gang headquarters
Homicide investigation in Christchurch after death reported to police
Death on the water: Body recovered from sea off Kaikōura coast
Emergency services were alerted earlier this morning.
Thunderbolts and lightning? A mixed bag for Aotearoa weather as 2021 sets in
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MAFS NZ: TV couple talk love, life and new additions
Babies on the mind of 'fairytale' pair who married on reality TV show.
Dramatic rescue: Climbers caught in terrifying Mt Cook rockfall
Activating distress signal probably saved lives, rescuers say.
It's brutal. It's intense. But it can be so rewarding - what happens when you dial 111?
Heart attacks, assaults, overdoses, crashes, suicides, strokes - they hear them all.
New Year 2021 Honours: Canterbury's top cop recognised after 'multitude' of disasters, deaths and drama in the mainland
Two of Canterbury's top cops awarded New Year Honours for their work leading police
Road toll rising: One person dead, others injured after Christchurch crash
One person has been killed in a crash in Harewood, Christchurch.
Police warn campers as heavy rain set to hit for New Year
Three days of forecast heavy rain prompt police warning to holidaymakers.
Rangiora 'racist rant': Appalled mayor invites woman to his house to apologise
Police are now making enquiries into the incident.
Rescue helicopter funding hit hard by Covid-19
The chief executive said the trust is running about $500,000-$600,000 down in funds.
Emergency services ask for vigilance at New Year events in the South
Police expect "a degree of mischief" but hope people make the right choices.
Man critically injured: Police appeal for information after Christchurch assault
Police are seeking information on an attack at a Bishopdale address last night.
'If in doubt, don't go out': Otago harbourmasters urge caution on the water
A surge in boat sales could mean less experienced people on the water, harbourmaster says.
Sold-out festival go-ahead was down to the wire
Organisers did not know until the morning of the event whether it would go ahead.
I shouted out loudly: 'It's us!': Oamaru Lotto winners plan to make a difference
"I told my children and everyone started crying. We just couldn't believe it."
Is this New Zealand's best-kept walking secret?
Where you'll find the largest little penguin colony on mainland New Zealand.
Three injured in Canterbury crash - one person serious
Three injured in crash just out of Christchurch.
Robo-cops: NZ police using AI technology to scour Kiwis' social media
Specialist police unit set-up after March 15 mosque attacks.
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Slip blocks part of SH1 between Christchurch and Kaikōura
A slip is blocking part of State Highway 1 between Christchurch and Kaikōura.
NZ's fatal drowning rates shame – the most deadly beaches revealed
Kiwis urged to take precautions before entering the water this summer.