You can now go whale watching from the sky
This unique experience is the first of its kind in Australia.
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Wellington battered by heavy rain, state of emergency lifted for Queenstown and Southland
Significant and widespread impact is possible for the North Island.
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Significant and widespread impact is possible for the North Island.
Wellington doctors told to stop referring women to hospital specialists
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Thousands without power after 240km/h winds recorded, flights delayed, roofs ripped off, trees down
More than 10,000 people lost power overnight, Wellington Electricity said.
240km/h winds recorded, SH2 closed, roofs lifting, trees down, homes without power
High winds are also fanning a large vegetation fire in Canterbury.
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Gusts of 130km/h forecast, orange heavy rain warnings
Gusts of 120km/h were recorded and today will be even windier.
In Dame Rosie's memory: $2m donation towards brain research
A prestigious brain research fellowship is to be established Dame Rosie Horton's memory.
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The weekend wind may cause damage to trees, powerlines and unsecured structures.
SH29 reopens: Person airlifted after two-vehicle crash involving truck
At least one person seriously injured in crash.
Chateau Tongariro’s tangled web of cost traps taxpayers
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Southern Motorway floods, trains disrupted as heavy rain hits Auckland
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This world-first experience is coming to Queenstown....
You needn't base yourself in London's MOD to have a secret service moment.
One hour from Wellington and home to the best G&T in NZ
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2023′s winter the fifth-warmest on record
Relatively hot June and July offset by below-average August temperatures.
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Everyone loves a novelty stay in a unique setting.
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How snow on Mt Ruapehu will change in future
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Taking this NZ holiday means you get to meet Shaun the Sheep
This ethical animal encounter is so quintessentially New Zealand.
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Brief blue sky reprieve: Severe frosts for NI, new polar blast in wings
Sub-zero temperatures are expected for many parts of the country tomorrow.
18-month Kinanomics project comes up with juicy results
Kina from barren areas are taken to controlled aquaculture equipment at Niwa.
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It's been a rough road for Gisborne this year, but now's the time to visit.
Weather: South Island gets more snow, roadfall warnings, Auckland in for showers
MetService issues heavy snow warnings, watches in South Island, Desert Rd to get flurries.
How about a new way to see The Mount?
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