Nine mariners test positive on Covid-struck vessel
The Mattina container ship is the third vessel in New Zealand to be struck by Covid.
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'I've never been through anything like this - flood one day, fire the next'
Fire crews have been battling a large blaze in Westport early today.
Focus: Firefighters battle large blaze in flood-damaged Westport
Fire crews have been battling a building fire in flood-ravaged Westport. Video / George Heard
Still waters run deep: Adventure and Luxury in Tamatea Dusky Sound
Magic moments come thick and fast while cruising southern Fiordland's majestic waters.
Jewel in the crown: Cruise with Fiordland Discovery
Traveling on 24m catamaran the Fiordland Jewel through Fiordland National Park takes passengers to some of the most remote parts of New Zealand - Doubtful, Dusky and Breaksea Sounds. Video / Supplied
Two crew members on container ship in Bluff test positive for Covid-19
The Mattina container ship is currently in quarantine in Bluff.
Holidaymakers rescued by mud-covered fire chief after night of landslides
Couple thought their mini break would be 'wonderful' ... until things turned 'wild'.
Hundreds potentially homeless after Westport flood, mayor predicts
About 2000 people - half the population - were forced to evacuate over the weekend.
Wild weather: 'Bulk' of displaced Westport residents should be home this afternoon, but more bad weather on the way
The cleanup is beginning - slowly - for flood-affected Westport residents.
Dead cows line Westport beach and riverbeds in aftermath of raging floods
Westport beach becomes a resting place for stock killed in massive floods at the weekend.
Six police cars 'jumped on' and damaged in Queenstown
Eighteen-year-old due in court after patrol cars damaged at Queenstown police station.
Watch: Govt to provide relief fund for flood-affected regions
Extensive clean-up ahead, say ministers after viewing damage.
Wild weather: Extent of flooding revealed in aerial photos of stricken Westport
Westport mayor speaks about flooding as extent of damage becomes clear.
Westport woman's tears as 'whole life' destroyed by flood
The Herald returns home with a Westport resident to survey the flood damage to her home.
Wild weather: Some flood workers do not know what kind of house they will return to
First responders who lost their homes in the Westport flood are still helping others.
Wild weather: 'It started seeping up through the floorboards'
Westport evacuees abandoned their homes as they filled with water in the floods.
Live: Wild weather -thousands evacuated, entire towns closed off as highways flooded
Wild weather is moving north, forcing evacuations; flooding closes Wellington highways.
Nurse's small treatable tumour became terminal after delay
The Invercargill nurse had faith in the health system but was ultimately let down by it.
West Coast rivers running high after torrential rain
17 July 2021 Flood risk in the Buller and Inangahua Rivers has triggered warnings for people to evacuate to higher land. Video / Supplied
Couple forced to pay $100k to fix retaining wall they didn't install
The homeowners face a fine of up to $200k if they refuse to repair the wall.
West Coast tourists flee weather, cut school holidays short
Holidaymakers cut holidays short to avoid 'red weather' warning.
Where is Shirley: Christchurch police say search for missing pensioner not over
Police vow to do all they can to find missing Christchurch pensioner Shirley Warrington.
Full steam ahead for the Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer
'Trains, stunning scenery and experiences and the spirit of the man.'
When it rains, it pours: Rare red warning issued for parts of New Zealand
Slips, floodings and possible thunderstorms for some parts of the South Island.
'Nice buzz': Queenstown businesses humming with Kiwi travellers
Air New Zealand is calling these holidays their busiest July break ever.
Honeymoon killing: Man not guilty of murdering wife
Jury finds Rodney Fallowfield not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter.
Honeymoon killing: Judge tells undecided jury to deliberate longer
Twelve to resume deliberations this morning on Rodney Fallowfield's culpability.
Threatened and scared: Students leave school over claims of 'constant' bullying
The young girls, aged 13 and 14, are from separate families.
'Significant distress': Teens filmed sex act on a dare, principal says
School breaks its silence on incident that's caused 'great embarrassment to all involved'.
Christchurch terror attacks: Deadline set for submissions to Coroner
Coroner Deborah Marshall is nearing a decision on whether to hold a terror attack inquest.
Keep the kids inside - it's going to be a wet and windy school holidays
Brrr - it's a cold and frosty start for most of the country tomorrow.
Canterbury ski field calls on parents to watch out for children
Boy appeared to have wriggled out of the new eight-seater chair's safety bar.
Topless photos used to blackmail woman
Jayden Haggerty lied he was single and victim traded photos until she found him out.
Flooding, severe gales as wild weather hits Northland
More rain is forecast for parts of Northland this evening.