Wild weather: Small West Coast town cut off as heavy rain closes in
Rain over the last 24 hours has made for Westport's wettest February day in 78 years.
Rain over the last 24 hours has made for Westport's wettest February day in 78 years.
Dunedin woman in MIQ: "Getting Covid in here is your ticket to get out."
One outraged parent said the protesters "scared" children who were walking past.
The death is not being treated as suspicious.
The tougher mask rules are aimed at slowing down the Omicron outbreak.
Five men face sentencings after Department of Internal Affairs swoops.
PM set to reveal a five-staged approach to reconnecting with the world.
Name suppression has lapsed on the second man accused in the Casebrook murder.
Covid-19 has led to the cancellation of the event two years in a row.
School wants students to focus on building relationships face-to-face.
No vaccine passports required for hundreds milling around Queenstown Community Markets.
Mayor Jamie Cline has declared a state of emergency for the Buller District due to extreme weather. Video / George Heard
It ended with a terrifying attack on a diary worker during a violent robbery.
Organisers say restrictions and Covid in community makes it impossible.
It comes after Canterbury signwriter accused of making fake passes.
She had forgotten to lock her door after checking on fighting cats outside.
NZ's shift follows similar moves in other countries on boosters.
The house has been significantly damaged in the blaze.
the Education Ministry received 735 home-schooling applications in January.
Mark Miller described as 'humble person' who didn't tell others about award by friend.
Thousands of birds nesting in trees above Christchurch homes causing a health hazard.
Civil Defence emergency operation centres have opened in Westport and Hokitika.
Home detention ruled out for indecencies involving two boys at Timaru sports club.
Digger operator who tagged a police car says it was a bit of cheeky fun
A body has been recovered from a ute that was found submerged in Lake Dunstan, with police now working to officially identify the deceased person. Video / George Heard
It was unclear who or how many people were in the vehicle.
A 35-year-old man has been charged with her alleged murder.
Man faces two charges of forgery after cops swooped.
A 16-year-old youth and a 17-year-old female suffered firearms injuries in the shooting.