DOC: 'Campers chopped down trees to improve views'
The trees are believed to have been cut down so campers could have sea views.
The trees are believed to have been cut down so campers could have sea views.
A truck crash has closed SH63 between Kawatiri and Renwick in the Tasman district.
Heavy winds are set to batter the lower half of the country until mid-afternoon.
7.5 metre waves recorded off Wellington; firefighters deal with 543 weather-related calls.
Police say thoughts with family of 25-year-old free diver reported missing on Tuesday.
New Zealand's notoriously fickle weather will behave for most tomorrow night.
Paymark's sales data also hints at what you might get in your stocking this year.
A man who died when his tractor rolled had just helped rescue a mate.
The fine weather seen around most of the country continues today.
Hundreds of deer carcasses reported after the Molesworth 1080 drop to fight tuberculosis.
Local Government Commission rejects secession bids by Northern Rodney and Waiheke Island.
A second round of thunderstorms are brewing after yesterday's downpours
Convicted double murderer Scott Watson has filed a new appeal, citing new forensic report.
Keen hunter Cameron Young, 37, was last seen in Kaituna, Marlborough.
Another moderate size earthquake rattles central New Zealand.
Dozens of people, including the army, were involved in the operation.
An orca whale is stranded at Marfells Beach in Marlborough
Police fear for the safety of Colin Ross who was last seen in Blenheim on October 25
Martin Johnston looks at the first commemoration of the NZ Wars.
Four men fell around 4m to the ground when railing gave way at Portage Resort Hotel.
Researcher says new evidence discredits police informer
The teen waited all day to be heli-rescued as cloud prevented the chopper coming close.
More rose wines than ever awarded medals this year as quality lifts.
Maori Party's initial win in rural Marlborough booth revoked.
The dead whale appears to be drifting in a northerly direction.
Quake-hit rail line between Picton and Christchurch set to reopen.
The two-storey hotel was already badly damaged when it burned last night.
A couple were forced to spend the night outdoors after their boat ran aground.