Firefighters rescue puppy from seven metre well
The property owner said the puppy was stuck for around 25 minutes.
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Storm warning: Heavy rain bearing down on Auckland
Thunderstorms, rain, wind and tornadoes could slam Auckland tonight.
Hawke's Bay: Whet the arts apetite
Hawke's Bay's table of plenty is about to be extended, writes Alexia Santamaria.
Spring on hold as winter weather returns
Say goodbye to the weekend's sunshine as winter returns.
Hospitality professionals compete at national champs
From bed-making to restaurant service, the hospitality awards cover them all.
Police still searching for missing Hamilton woman
The woman's name is not Yong Ho Shin as previously reported, it is Mi-Sook Yang.
Weather: Get out and enjoy the winter sunshine
Generally fine weather in the forecast for most of NZ
'Distraught, devastated and in disbelief': House fire hits mourning family
Family home of renowned carver gutted by fire, just two months after his death.
Threats against Don Brash speaking event revealed
The former National Party leader was due to speak to students this morning.
New tack on social, environmental trials facing Māori
Māori nationwide to be asked: "What is keeping you awake at night?"
Police seek public's help after man escapes custody
The offender is said to have contacts throughout the Auckland region.
Brash speaking ban: Massey vice chancellor stands firm
University's call adds fuel to free speech debate in New Zealand.
Two hurt as logging truck rolls near Gisborne
A logging truck has rolled and is blocking SH2 north of Gisborne
Bay of Islands: Waters of winter
The Bay of Islands provides a beautiful backdrop for winter yachting lessons.
Tūroa chair lift out of action for at least a week
Tūroa's six-seater chair lift will be closed for at least a week while repairs are made.
Stacking stars set records at Regionals
Potentially two records were set at the event on Sunday.
Teen referred to youth aid after alleged indecent assaults
Police are investigating two alleged indecent assaults in the car park.
Toddler falls into fire pit in Northland
The toddler has been airlifted to Middlemore Hospital.
Millions being spent to make Welly resilient
Money is pouring in from different areas to help Wellington become more resilient.
Police name two killed in car crash
The two people killed in the crash were from Napier and Hastings.
Fire at Auckland chemical manufacturing factory
More than 14 fire appliances attended the Auckland fire at its peak.
Police hunting teen over indecent assaults on hospital staff
Police want public help over two indecent assaults in Waikato Hospital staff carpark.
'When we found out someone died it changed everything'
Passengers and residents tell of how a trip to Tūroa ended in tragedy on the mountain.
Wet weekend on the way for most
Parts of the North Island's east coast are in for a drenching.
Taranaki shooting: Manhunt for multiple offenders
Police were called to the scene last night around 9.30pm.
Paedophile priest: Church's failures 'deeply discouraging'
A paedophile priest from Dunedin may have been offending for 50 years, says an expert.
One injured following shooting at Taranaki hospital
One man has received an injury following an altercation with a group of men.
Mt Ruapehu bus had history of failed inspections
Red flags raised over safety of Mt Ruapehu bus in which Hannah Francis was killed.
State Highway 1 reopens after crash near Te Kauwhata
State Highway 1 has reopened near Hampton Downs following a four-car crash.
No respite for migrant caregiver
'Diligent, reliable, caring, honest, and well-liked' but no chance of residence in NZ.
Police manhunt in Te Kuiti after road closures
Te Kuiti incident reported around 1.45pm, with cordons in place in the town earlier.
Bus crash survivor's chilling account: 'We are going to die'
The passenger and their brother were both hurt in the crash that occurred on Saturday.
'People had blood coming from their heads': One dead, 18 hurt in Ohakune ski bus crash
Police rushed to the scene just after 2.30pm on Saturday.