West Coast state of emergency lifted, SH6 reopens
The region prepared for what was expected to be torrential downpours overnight.
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Iwi welcomes mass contingent at Tūrangawaewae Marae
More than 100 members of Waikato Tainui have welcomed a mass contingent.
'I was up all night': Residents devastated after homes destroyed in Canterbury fires
Firefighters are continuing to extinguish two large scrub fires in North Canterbury
'I talk to Jodi all the time': Simon Barnett on heartbreak and a return to radio
'I look at her photo, I kiss her every night before bed. I look at her every morning.'
'One careful owner': Op shop condoms might be a stretch
Commenters question safety of the contraceptives after picture shared on social media.
Fishermen get two-for-one surprise when kingfish spits out kahawai
Murray Wootton and Joe Edlington's videos have gone viral online.
Man wins tussle with NZTA over ‘offensive’ licence plate with help from David Seymour, Simeon Brown
The 'balls' were in the Transport Minister's court, according to Seymour.
Up the Jars: Warriors to open NRL themed pub
The pub is a plan to diversify the club's business model and expand its horizons.
Watch: State of emergency declared from Hokitika to Haast as West Coast weather intensifies
A heavy rain red warning is in place for Westland until Saturday morning.
'Mum would've loved that': Calls to restore and protect Dame Whina Cooper's former home
Cooper's daughter shares her memories of the family home, now worn out.
‘Where are we going to go?’: Residents vow to fight decision to close only supermarket in town
A petition against Foodstuffs' shock decision already has more than 1000 signatures.
Watch: Wrong-way driver mounts footpath during dramatic two-hour police chase
With the bumper barely hanging on, the car continued speeding down the road.
'She was purple': Teenagers happy to help rescue diver at Pātaua
A young couple were among those who helped rescue diver Potoz Morunga Rudolph.
Police charge former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman with shoplifting
Golriz Ghahraman is facing two shoplifting charges over two December incidents.
Watch: Are people ruder on public transport than they used to be?
NZ Unspoken answers the weird questions we all want to ask.
Oscar-winning actress speaks up about Critics Choice Awards joke: 'didn’t find it funny'
The West Side Story actress was not happy to be made the punchline of the odd joke.
Watch: 'Lock your door' - prowler filmed peering in mum’s kitchen window
Horror movie phone call: 'Just lock your door and call the police. Act casual.'
$1000/year to drive your EV: Road user charges for electric vehicles from April
The other shoe has dropped. How it will work.
Watch: Two boys - aged 11 and 12 - each land their first marlin
William Andrews, 11, and Elliot Mobberley, 12, caught their first marlins on holiday.
Ghahraman resigns: Greens leaders tell of death threats, 'extreme stress'
Green Party leaders James Shaw and Marama Davidson held a press conference today.
'How can they sleep at night?': Baby Ru's family searching for answers nearly three months on
Baby Ru's family saved a spot for him at the table for their first Christmas without him.
The best-dressed stars on the Emmys red carpet
What are all the stars of your favourite TV shows wearing on the red carpet?
'Just my nature': Plaudits for worker's generous act before woman's heartwarming Lotto win
Scott Brown's worked 28 years at the petrol station. He's never had a week like the last.
'Insult to injury': AT's fare hike may drive commuters away, group suggests
Next month, trips on AT's buses, trains, and ferries will be up to 40 cents more.
Pepsi v Coke: Who won the battle of the fizz in Consumer NZ's blind taste test?
Find out how the world's most famous cola compares to other brands.
Best Beach 2024: NZ’s top 50 finalists revealed. How to vote for the winners
The search for New Zealand's best beach returns - and we need your help.
Auckland Zoo welcomes newest member after birth of giraffe calf
It was a long 15-month pregnancy during which time Kiraka put on an extra 100kg.
Kiwi saxophonist wows Queenstown crowd with epic Coldplay cover
'It was just the right vibe': Queenstown busker's magic moment.
Watch: Frantic mum-to-be protects swimmers as shark stalks holiday hotspot
'You know when someone pregnant runs the distance of a beach it’s time to get out.'
‘They are missed every moment’: Mother's tribute decade on from her two kids' murders
Bradley, 9, and Ellen Livingstone, 6, were shot dead by their father ten years ago today.
Fifth Covid wave hits new high in NZ as Govt looks at ending free RATs
National Covid-19 levels have surged to their highest levels since NZ's fifth wave began.
Ardern, Gayford wake up husband and wife after partying night away; what ex-PM said in speech
Dame Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford exchanged vows in a secret ceremony full of love.