Pigeon Valley fire: A plough, a spark, and the 'Swiss cheese effect'
Final cause of NZ's biggest wildfire in seven decades ruled 'accidental'.
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Massive Pigeon Valley blaze ruled accidental
The Pigeon Valley fire burned around 2300ha of commercial plantation forest.
Magnitude 4.1 earthquake 'jolts' lower North Island
Kiwis across the lower part of the North Island woke up to a "hard jolt" this morning.
Why Christchurch terror survivor shook hands with Trump
Farid Ahmed: Why Chch terror survivor shook hands with Trump, and his wife's legacy.
Hunker-down Saturday: Snow, storms and massive waves to batter New Zealand
Snow and bitter cold to batter alps and Queenstown, while huge waves to hit near Auckland.
Three cyclists in serious condition after crash near Nelson
A fourth cyclist was also involved in the crash, and is in a moderate condition.
Tasman fires six months on: Anatomy of a disaster
111 calls released to Herald: "We're going to need a chopper real fast."
Devastating Tasman blaze: $12 million price tag
Up to 22 helicopters, two fixed-wing aircraft and crews on the ground fought the blaze.
Another baby injured: Police investigating Nelson infant's burns
Police in Nelson are investigating how a 6-month-old baby girl sustained burn injuries.
Batten down the hatches: Wet and wild weekend on the way for New Zealand
Brace yourself, New Zealand, few places will be dry by Sunday evening.
Day off from wild weather, but reprieve short-lived
You don't get all that lovely green scenery for nothing, New Zealand. More rain on way.
Exposed: Kiwi streaker's antics laid bare, cheeky advice to Black Caps
He blames 'lethal' combination of sun, cider and peer pressure.
Two major fires. Two choppers down. Is there a link?
Gear failures on monsoon buckets being investigated, sources say.
Tetraplegic mother's sudden death leaves family struggling
Shelley Utiger died suddenly leaving behind her severely autistic 5-year-old son.
Where creativity abounds: New Zealand's artistic winter getaway
A welcome winter dose of arts and artisans in Nelson Tasman.
Brrrr, it's chilly this morning
The past six months have been the direst on record for the upper North Island.
Overweight woman left bruised and in tears after Air NZ flight
Rebekah Siame has happy in her skin, but is disappointed with Air NZ's response.
Apology to dying man after huge tumour missed by GP
John Downing's GP thought his bleeding was from haemorrhoids, not bowel cancer.
Remembering NZ's third deadliest earthquake 90 years ago
The 1929 Murchison earthquake's victims were mostly killed by landslides.
Your weather: Showers today but mild winter forecast
It may be wet today but winter is set to be warm and dry.
Killing spree made goldfields look like the Wild West
The Burgess gang committed the Maungatapu murders on goldfields track in Marlborough.
Windy, wet weekend for most of the country
It will be a weekend of two halves for much of the country.
Wild weather: Rain, wind, giant waves to continue
South-westerly winds mean a miserable start to the weekend for many, but change is coming.
Weather delays search for missing British tramper
The search for a 49-year-old British man, missing in the Tararua Range, continues today.
Dramatic rescue: Police haul 4WD group out of swollen river
Police rescued a group of 4WD enthusiasts out of a swollen Marlborough river on Saturday
Stricken tramper died after battling -16C wind chill in blizzard
Two others were airlifted to safety in a dramatic blizzard rescue.
'Scary': Govt steps in to help 367 schools - the full list
Officials have stepped into a third of all low-decile schools since 2009.
Mike Hosking: Kids' climate protest nothing but hot air
COMMENT: The whole climate debate has become farcical.
Missing tramper found alive after two-day search
Philip Young, 65, went missing after becoming separated from his tramping group.
Police seeking help to find missing Nelson man
Anyone with information can call 03 9722150
'The science is irrefutable': Two regional councils declare climate emergency
Environment Canterbury became the first regional council in the country to declare.
Nick Smith suspension: What 'naming' means for the booted MP
Naming a member is a lot more serious than simply being ordered out of the chamber.
Enjoy warm start to long weekend - it won't last
There's a fine start to the long weekend for most of the country - but it won't last.
More than 30 firefighters battle Motueka blaze
Emergency services were called to large two storey commercial building fire this morning.