Mountain biker dies in downhill crash near Nelson
Nelson mountain biker dies after crashing on a downhill track.
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One dead, three injured after serious crash near Nelson
The highway is closed and diversions are in place, a police spokeswoman said.
'Severe weather': Antarctic blast set to hit on weekend
Snow and cold winds will make travelling difficult and stress livestock.
Hundreds of teachers' jobs at risk as foreign students dwindle
Banning foreign students may cost hundreds of teachers' jobs.
Supreme Court turns away appeal over NZ vineyard dispute between Vegas casino bosses
A lengthy case involving three Las Vegas casino bosses and a Kiwi winery has ended.
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NZ festivals aim to strengthen Māori culture by promoting te reo
Maori Language Week: One Love and Bay Dreams to further support promotion of te reo Māori.
Families awarded $700,000 after three men die in fishing boat sinking
Three fishermen died when the trawler sank off the Canterbury coast in 2015.
Winners and losers: Which provinces coped best with lockdown?
ASB's latest rankings shows the uneven impacts of lockdown measures across the country.
'There is still anxiety': Principals go doorknocking as kids slow to return
Anxious Auckland parents are still wary about sending kids back to school.
FMA lays more than 100 charges over Forestlands allegations
Allegations include failures to file financial statements in 2015, 2016 and 2017.
Election Battlegrounds: South Island electorates to watch
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Child sex offender granted parole despite high risk
Aaron Laurence was serving a lengthy prison sentence for sexual abuse.
Anti-lockdown protests: 'Fight for your rights and freedom'
Child protester clutched a sign depicting PM Jacinda Ardern as Adolf Hitler.
'Quite the wobble': Strong quake rattles top of South Island, lower North Island
The strong 5.7 magnitude quake struck 10km west of St Arnaud, southwest of Nelson.
Gales, heavy rain - severe weather warning for NZ this week
Rain will hit the country from Tuesday and see out the week.
Women's weekends with a dash of adrenalin
Sometimes it's more fun to go in search of adventure.
Weather: Quiet Sunday before low brings more rain, wind
Aussies can't come here, but their lows can.
Powerball $38 million: Where to buy your tickets
You might want to buy your tickets from this super lucky Lotto store in Hastings.
Three dead: Tragedy came just three days after disaster averted
Three fishermen died when the trawler sank off the Canterbury coast in 2015.
Go NZ: The best long walks for a short break
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Abel Tasman National Park: New Zealand's great walks
Ice-cold rock pools, fake gannets and incomparable beauty on one of NZ's Great Walks.
High July: Settled weather at last after month of wind, rain and snow
Thank you, weather gods.
FV Jubilee sinking tragedy: New revelations as operator prosecuted
All three fishermen aboard perished in the 2015 sinking.
Settled weekend for most, with late dusting of snow
There's more good news for skiers and snowboarders.
'They were very lucky' - three people rescued from house fire in Nelson
Three people have been rescued from a burning house in Nelson early this morning.
Frosty morning on the way
One part of the country has received 82mm of rain in the last 24 hours.
Teen missing in Nelson found safe and well
The teenager was reported missing on Friday evening.
Kiwi vineyard owner losses appeal, ordered to pay Las Vegas execs
Glenn Schaeffer was ordered to fork out US$2.3 million ($3.3m) to two US executives.
NZ's own Tiger King: The weird and wonderful suburban backyard zoo
"It was a mix of the horrifying and enchanting".
Rescued tramper: 'I never lost hope'
Jessica O'Connor is "eternally grateful" to her rescuers.
No charges to be laid against trampers despite lockdown
But police not happy with their decision to go into the bush.
Miracle rescue: Authorities urge trampers to take locator beacon into bush
"You don't know what's going to happen."