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Woman dies as driver flees police
Blenheim police say a suspected drunk driver who killed another motorist after crashing last night was not being chased.
Blenheim police say a suspected drunk driver who killed another motorist after crashing last night was not being chased.
No defendant is likely to succeed with a "greater good" defence again, following the publicity surrounding the spy base case, a law expert says.
Other defendants may consider using the same "greater good" defence as three activists who damaged the Waihopai spy base, a legal expert says.
Fire crews are continuing to put out hot spots after a forest blaze forced the evacuation of more than 30 people.
A severe weather warning has been issued for the South Island after gales battered Wellington today.
Civil Defence authorities have downgraded the tsunami warning for New Zealand. However, New Zealand authorities are warning that there could be surges for up to 24 hours.
New Zealand east coastal areas aren't out of the woods yet, with Civil Defence authorities and scientists electing keep the tsunami warning in place.
The first wave has reached the Chatham Islands, after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Chile overnight. An official tsunami alert remains in place for New Zealand's entire east coast.
Five people are dead after a series of crashes overnight.
Joelle Thomson talks to one of the founding fathers of Marlborough's wine industry.
Viva is delighted to have an exclusive prize package to give away for the MoreFM Winery Tour at Villa Maria Estate on Saturday March 6.
The number of Kiwis using internet dating sites spiked in January, a poll has found.