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Port fined $500k over death of much-loved grandad
Teihi Whaanga died after falling from a ladder while repairing a container in the port.
Fatal gunshot wound sparks homicide inquiry
Forensic examination of "scene of interest" in Mohaka Village near Wairoa.
Police reveal Hamilton vehicle crime hot spots
A "spike" in vehicle crime is hitting Hamilton's northern suburbs.
Man dies after medical event at Miranda Hot Springs
The man had collapsed while eating dinner with his family.
Temperatures to drop 3C-4C early next week
Auckland is forecast to drop from a high of 17C today to 14C by Tuesday.
A year in the life of the First Baby
Meeting moviestars and juggling politics, it's been an eventful year for Neve.
Welcome change: Warmer weather on the way
Gentler forecast on the cards: "We have had some pretty wild weather over the past week."
Big chill set to follow wild winds which left thousands without power
Wrap up warm New Zealand, the chilly weather isn't taking a break anytime soon.
Power back on for majority of Aucklanders
Outages were caused by strong winds causing lines to clash.
Wild weather: Rain, wind, giant waves to continue
South-westerly winds mean a miserable start to the weekend for many, but change is coming.
Tornado tears off roofs, damages 20 homes
The tornadoes destroyed a deck, flipped a caravan and ripped roofing iron off houses.
Search tactics assessed on missing Tararua tramper Darren Myers
Police assessing Tararua search options in face of forecast snow and gales.
Family of guard found lifeless and in a pool of blood thank man who saved her
Male patient had grabbed an oxygen cylinder and attacked the woman.
Queen's Birthday polar blast good news for skifields
One skifield reported a dump of 75 centimetres.
RNZAF chopper joins search for man missing in Tararua Ranges
About 50 searchers are looking for the man missing in the Tararua Ranges.
Police search for missing tramper in Tararua Ranges
Missing man had been due to finish tramp through Northern Crossing at noon yesterday.
Winter isn't coming New Zealand - it's here, and it's cold, brace yourselves
Temperatures dipped below zero overnight as snow blanketed parts of New Zealand.
School principals warn new wave of inequality looms
Govt plans to scrap school donations in some schools mean huge inequities - principals.
State Highway 57 closed following Levin crash
Rescue helicopters have been dispatched to the scene of two separate crashes.
State Highway 2 closed south of Masterton following crash
NZTA is asking motorists to follow the directions of emergency services
Weekend bliss as warm weather continues
Almost every single part of the country is experiencing warmer than average temperatures.
'Most urgent project in 20 years': City engineer
"I near fell off my chair" - principal's response when told work starts straightaway.
Why are capital's fuel prices higher than Auckland despite no regional fuel tax?
The highest price in Wellington today was $2.35 for 91.
Indecent assault: Former cop sentenced
Police commend the bravery of victims who came forward to make a complaint.
Man arrested after Raglan sexual assault
The incident took place in the early hours of the morning last Wednesday.
Six people injured after three-car crash closes SH1
The road was currently blocked and motorists were asked to avoid the area.
Men wanted over serious assault outside Taradale bar
Have you seen these men? Police are investigating a serious assault outside Sideline Bar.
Car fire between Drury and Bombay on Auckland's Southern Motorway
In Auckland, traffic levels are starting to swell as the evening commute kicks off.
The 90-year-old Hawke's Bay cycling fanatic: Why it still spins his wheels
"I've always had a bike, ever since I was a little boy."
Contraceptive device inserted without consent, gynaecologist censured and fined
The patient had been experiencing post-coital bleeding for some six to 12 months.
Man charged with assault after fatal Porirua fight
Man's family were present in the courtroom and one shouted, 'love you Dad'.