Alpine Fault: Is NZ ready for quake longer, stronger than Chch?
There has been a major quake on the fault roughly every 300 years. The last one? 1717.
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Local sits on wanted criminal until police arrive
Gang member had evaded the armed offenders squad.
Two more dead Hector's dolphins found on South Island beaches
It makes 14 of the species found dead in the South Island since November.
Weather records tumble in dry and warm March
Queenstown recorded its warmest March in 150 years.
'Great relief': Buller mayor says they've escaped the worst, Kiri Allan praises response
Parts of the Westland district recorded more than a metre of rain in three days.
'Heartbroken': Upset as Westport evacuates again; Worst rain still to come
Evacuations underway as mayor warns locals they could be away for up to three days.
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.
West Coast downpour: State of emergency declared - residents told to prepare
Franz Josef and Haast are isolated due to the State Highway being blocked on either side.
Another one bites the dust: Popular festival cancelled for first time in 34 years
Organisers say restrictions and Covid in community makes it impossible.
Perfect anniversary long weekend weather for birthday regions
A ridge has fought off a front to keep the long weekend weather sunny and hot.
Temperature boost expected as rain hits West Coast
Some rain was expected for Buller and Westland in the coming days but not as severe.
Room Check: West Coast bach on Big Heart Beach
Big skies and a welcome break at Big Heart Beach.
Gourmet grazing along NZ's West Coast
Arrive with an appetite, the West Coast is one big feast from start to finish.
'Come to a grinding halt': West Coast back on line after major power outage
Transpower has identified a 110kV bus fault at a substation near Nelson.
West Coast Cycle Trail: Plan to join Fox Glacier to Greymouth
The ambitious Ōkārito extension would be a thrilling ride, but a difficult task to build.
Free fuel vouchers: Promotion to lure visitors to West Coast
Trying to attract visitors to a beautiful part of the world.
Hokitika: After the Gold Rush, the cycle rush
What to do on on a weekend in Hokitika on two wheels.
Duck shooters' desperate efforts to save driver of vehicle that plunged into river
Fatal accident 'another blow for the community following a series of sad events'.
Missing helicopter search: Pilot found after chilly night grounded in remote Alps
Helicopter went missing just an hour after wedding party crashed onto golf course.
Bestiality in New Zealand: Shocking extent of indecency with animals revealed
Shocking number of cases over the last decade.
'Significant event': Parts of NZ bracing for major deluge, severe winds
The red warning notice is only issued for significant weather events.
Wet wet wet: Rain expected for most of the country
It will be wet in most places, but Canterbury can expect the biggest rainfall in 10 years.
'I wish I never took her': 9-year-old was watching grandad whitebait before drowning
Emily Branje died after being swept out to sea in September 2019.
Moment marriage proposal on scenic bridge was secretly captured
It was a Facebook post that alerted the couple to the existence of the photos.
Fatal crash between car and van on West Coast
The crash happened on State Highway 6 at about 1.22pm on Wednesday.
Journey back to the gold-digging, beer-swilling West Coast
There are many highlights in this Gold Rush town and one-time Kiwi pub capital.
The best and the worst: Who's had the most sunshine so far this year?
Good day sunshine? Some towns and cities have enjoyed 50 per cent more sun than others.
Hokitika councillor's brush with death after freak lawnmower accident
A small stone, flicked off a blade, nearly killed Hokitika councillor Latham Martin.
Thousands of cubic metres of rubbish to be moved from Fox Glacier landfill
Another rubbish cleanup is also underway.
Police cleared over not arresting drink-driving murderer night before he killed again
A groomsman at David Bain's wedding, Paul Tainui was carrying knives in his car.
Crafty NZ holidays for makers
Will you carve pounamu, sharpen a knife, create a glassblown vase, or make a broom?
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Free school lunches: Wellington and South Island
Full list: Who gets free school lunches in Wellington and the South Island.