Two large blazes burn in Hawke's Bay and Nelson
Three big fires today have stretched the country's firefighters.
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Five dead: Cycle, motorcycle toll skyrockets after horror weekend
Four motorcyclists and one cyclist were killed at the weekend.
Two motorcyclists die in Christchurch crash
Police are investigating the crash which fatally injured a cyclist in Horowhenua.
Motorcyclist dies after crash with car in Nelson
Police say the Serious Crash Unit will examine the crash scene this morning.
Sparking machinery ban in Tasman fire review guidelines
Nelson Fire was largest NZ wildfire in 72 years.
Cricket: Bruce back from injury
Ironically, Tom Bruce to returns from injury to cover for injury.
Another day in the mid-latitudes: Warm for some, wet for others
As usual it's a mixed bag weather-wise, with heat for some, and rain for others.
A love triangle, voodoo doll and a 'contract killing': Inside the plot to murder Tracey-Anne Harris
They tried to make Tracey-Anne Harris' death look like an accident. It was murder.
Weather: Nice weekend, nasty week
Spring will again show its sleight of hand on NZ weather conditions.
Boat tragedy: 'I received the news no parent should ever receive'
Father's "heart dropped" when he found out his 6yo boy was missing in the water.
'Worst day of my life': Mum of 6yo who died in boating tragedy
Nekko Paul Haworth, 6, has been identified as the boy found dead at Havelock Marina.
One dead in smash involving three motorcycles
The road is expected to stay closed for some time.
Rai Valley crash victim named
The man who died in the Rai Valley crash was Christopher David Heads, aged 69.
Holi-yay: Sunshine on way after bleak week
It's good weather news for most Kiwis, after a dire start to the school holidays.
Convicted murderer and 'Mr Asia' dealer admits fresh drug charge
Patrick Norton-Bennett was an associate of 'Mr Asia' syndicate boss Terry Clark.
Comment | Jetstar: So long, and thanks for all the cheap flights
Winston Aldworth says Jetstar's withdrawal from the regions will hit travellers' wallets
Person critically injured in car crash in Nelson
A person has been critically injured in a car crash in Nelson.
WHS eyes netball nationals
Whanganui High School make history by reaching the national championships in October.
No break from heavy rain and thunderstorms in the North
There is a heavy rain watch is in force for Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.
Early thunderstorm: Thousands of lightning flashes, bleak day ahead
A widespread burst of thunderstorms brought over 1300 lightning flashes within an hour.
Doctor keeps licence after covertly recording female colleagues
Dr Samuel Wilson disguised the USB camera on his car keys and door opener.
Cocaine smuggling case: Sailor nabbed after 3 years
Police were waiting for the Seatrade Red to arrive in the port to nab the Russian man.
Mind the gap: House-movers get into tight spot
'It was just a pretty skinny fit and it took a little bit of wriggling to get it through.'
Heartland Championship kicks off
First round of games honours memory of All Black and Heartland legend Sir Brian Lochore
'Beast from the East' weather looms - 24 straight days of rain
And September and October are not looking too great either.
$12.2 million Powerball prize remains unclaimed
A lucky Auckland player who bought their ticket on MyLotto is yet to claim their prize.
Members of exclusive, male-only club gagged after 'racism' allegations
Exclusive club refused to vote on amendment to its laws that would ban "hate speech".
Your weather: Rain for Bledisloe Cup decider at Eden Park
Black Ferns to stay dry, but showers will set in during the Bledisloe Cup test tonight.
Turmoil at gentleman's club over racist, homophobic comments
Nelson's most exclusive men's club is in turmoil in the wake of alleged racist slurs.
High-tech air ambulances rolled out
$15 million Airbus H145 choppers start service tomorrow in Christchurch and Dunedin.
Pigeon Valley fire: A plough, a spark, and the 'Swiss cheese effect'
Final cause of NZ's biggest wildfire in seven decades ruled 'accidental'.
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.