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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.
Tsunami fears over as alert downgraded
The official warning over a tsunami that threatened the entire east coast of New Zealand today has been downgraded to an advisory, but there is still a threat from ocean surges.
Tsunami warning downgraded, but surges may still hit
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.
Tsunami threat: Warning stays in place for entire east coast
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.
Evacuation warnings as tsunami wave hits Chatham Islands
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 dead on roads; two during police pursuits
Five people are dead after a series of crashes overnight.
Nelson: Spreading the gospel of craft beer
Victoria Bartle looks at the people behind Nelson's boutique breweries.
Surge in Kiwis looking for love online
The number of Kiwis using internet dating sites spiked in January, a poll has found.
Piano duo deliver musical perfection
Unique melodies from rare partnership thrill and mesmerise.
Police disappointed after wrong family advised of death
Police slam the "negligent behaviour" of a person who informed the wrong family about a tragic logging death after listening in on a police scanner.
Eavesdropper tells wrong family of death
An eavesdropper informed the wrong family that a relative of their's had died following a forestry accident today.