$57m funding boost to upgrade NZ's fire stations
Twenty-six fire stations earmarked for major facelifts.
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Weather: Heavy rainfall and snow in the south
A number of heavy rain watches are in place around the country.
Go NZ: A road trip the length of New Zealand
Y2K was upon us. So we loaded up the car, and drove all the way to Stewart Island.
Giant tyre fire arson: Neighbour of illegal stockpile 'snapped'
About 400,000 old car tyres had been dumped on Canterbury property.
$200m problem: Why is Wellington's central library closed?
It wasn't damaged in the Kaikoura earthquake, it's not even technically earthquake prone.
Transmission Gully opening will 'undoubtedly be delayed'
The billion-dollar-project faces yet another delay after lockdown and staff leaving.
'Abhorrent': Native seabird reportedly with crossbow
The bird was still alive but believed to be in much distress.
Kaikōura's quake-raised habitats fail to recover
Three years on, crucial ecosystems along Kaikoura's quake-raised coast fail to recover.
Fishing company fined $450,000 after overloaded vessel sank
Extra load of fish 'equivalent of putting 20 medium-sized cars on a small fishing boat'.
How 2016's big 7.8 quake affected Kaikoura's famous whales
Scientists have found big quakes affect whales' ability to find food for at least a year.
A moment in time: Images we can't forget in a decade of horror and hope
NZ 2010-2019: Quakes, hatred and a tragedy in the mine. But also, new life and new hope.
No kids' seatbelts in Kaikōura crash: Girl, 11, sole survivor
Third daughter remains in hospital in serious condition.
Tararua crash death: Thirteen killed on roads since Friday
Fatality follows horror few days on the country's roads.
Horror three days on the roads: Seven crashes, 12 dead
Three more people died today, bringing the death total so far to 12.
One dead in Whakatāne crash brings weekend toll to seven
Weekend road toll rises after fatal crash near Whakatāne.
Three funerals planned as survivors of horror crash fight for life
The family of five are believed to be tourists from Malaysia.
'Horrendous': Six dead across NZ in road crashes in past 24 hours
Three are dead and two teenagers have reportedly been airlifted to hospital yesterday.
New rules to target freedom campers at Kaikoura
The rules aim to crack down on freedom campers,
'Mother Load' wool nappy idea turns heads at competition
A Kaikohe mum has come up with the idea of biodegradable disposable wool nappies.
Prince Charles and Camilla touch down: What they're doing next
On Monday the royal couple will lay a wreath at Mt Roskill War Memorial Park.
Royals on the way to NZ, leaving chaos behind
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall arrive in New Zealand tomorrow.
Kaikoura quake rail repair wins major international award
$2bn restoration of critical road and rail corridor biggest in NZ history.
Bowen House quake risk report imminent
Parliamentary Services expects to have the report by the end of next week.
Wellington city council boss leaves with no ill will
From a "toxic" council to the Kaikoura Earthquake, it hasn't been an easy ride.
Beloved father pleaded 'don't do it' as wife plunged knife into neck
A wife was jailed for four years for a drunken stabbing in a Kaikoura campervan.
The new hottest place to buy - it might surprise you
Home values in the town of 6900 people have jumped 125 per cent over the past 10 years.
DoC asks for sightings of whale tangled in line
The whale was last spotted at the tip of the South Island, and is likely heading north.
National Geographic's top travel photo of 2019: 'Greendlandic Winter'
A black and white photo of a dolphin in Kaikoura won third place in the nature category.
Wellington buildings under fresh seismic microscope
The central library, Bowen House, what's next?
Big chill set to follow wild winds which left thousands without power
Wrap up warm New Zealand, the chilly weather isn't taking a break anytime soon.
No town hall, no go for show: Drax Project snubs Wellington
The band's move highlights the heavy weight of the city's growing construction projects.
Shellfish, kelp exposed in Kaikoura-like quake 1000 years ago
A quake that struck NZ 1000 years ago was big enough to raise a stretch of coastline.
Georgina Beyer - why I'm not going to Destiny's big gay out
Transgender former MP and mayor says: "I want to hear an apology."
Owner wants more time for red-stickered building
Seismic work at Wellington's 43 Ghuznee Street is already more than five years overdue.