School uniforms out, brollies and winter woollies in: Wet, windy, cold start to school holidays
"Severe gales" expected for Northland and Auckland, snow for parts of the South.
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Hot air balloon crash: Seriously injured passengers on the mend
The balloon flight's passengers are set to be questioned by air accident investigators.
Focus: Matariki Fireworks in Christchurch
Thousands turned out in Christchurch this evening to see the Matariki Fireworks being set off at New Brighton Beach. Video / George Heard
'Not gonna happen': Pike River families take fight over sealing mine to court
The Govt announced in March funding had run out and it would permanently seal the mine.
Hot-air balloon crash: Investigators to examine wreckage; witness 'very upset'
Eleven people were injured when the balloon crash-landed yesterday morning.
Honeymoon murder trial: Brief strangulation 'incredibly unlikely'
Rodney Fallowfield admits to strangling his wife but says he didn't mean to kill her.
Drunken play-fight leads to violent rampage at house party
Four women and a police officer were assaulted by intoxicated 23-year-old.
Exercise creating heavy breathing, sweating banned in MIQ
Rule introduced last month prohibits exercise, like running, that creates heavy breathing.
A Moment In Crime: Murder at Mangere Mountain, the Claire Hills cold case
In this month's A Moment In Crime we look at the Claire Hills murder.
Murder-accused strangled woman decades ago, court hears
The 32 year old event was one she had not forgotten, the witness said.
Polar blast: 'Waves' of cold weather closing in on NZ
Polar air is due to arrive over parts of the South Island over the next few days.
30 crashes in south this week as NZ hit with strong winds, snow
More rain, wind and snow is forecast over the coming days.
'I really wanted to kill you': Pool rage man convicted of trying to drown lifeguard
"You should be glad I let you up because I really wanted to kill you."
Weather: Chills to multiply as cold southerly snap moves onto NZ
More frosts can be expected over the next four days, especially for inland areas.
100 texts a day: Jilted man threatened to torch ex's car with her in it
One hundred day relationship ends in angry threat to 'get your car and burn you in it'.
Four 'stunning' reasons this needs to be your next holiday
Discover stunning scenery and mouthwatering food on the new Central Otago Touring Route.
'Betrayed': Tech company staff told jobs were safe now face redundancy
When the $455m buyout was announced, CEO Alex Burke said 'nothing will change'.
Man who killed wife during belated honeymoon 'wanted her to be quiet'
Rodney Fallowfield is charged with murdering Shirley Reedy at a Te Anau motel in 2020.
Teen behind 250 racist posters granted permanent name suppression
The youth, who is now 19, admitted charges of billsticking and possession of a knife.
Mid-week blast: Severe weather warning issued for parts of NZ
A nasty pair of fronts are set to bring rain, snow and gales to central and southern NZ.
Love and basketball: Cancer-fighting Alex Pledger set to return to court between gruelling treatment phases
Cancer fighting basketballer set to return to court between gruelling cancer treatments
Robinson helicopters' safety record in NZ: Are they safe to fly?
Wedding party crash puts 'Robbies' back under scrutiny.
Brrrr: Kiwis still trying to thaw out after overnight temperatures plunge to -8C
Mountain weather has plunged way below freezing but even Aucklanders are shivering.
Revealed: Who bought the $1 million Star of New Zealand diamond?
Diamonds not girl's best friend for wife whose hubby's expensive gift is too big to wear.
Average Ashburton water bill could rise $9000 without reforms - report
The Government says the forecast for local councils appears grim without reform.
Cyclist in hospital and SH1 closed after Invercargill crash
A serious crash involving a car and a cyclist was reported to police just before 9.30pm.
Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel calls time
Long-serving politician says she would have needed her late husband by her side.
Councillor threatened before vote on Māori representation
'Threats like that are unacceptable ... it is 2021, get with the times.'
Light rail for Christchurch? It's possible, new report finds
'Each scenario has strengths and weaknesses,' mayor says.
Christchurch mosque threats: Imam 'concerned but not scared'
New threats to Al Noor surface online.
Bachelor NZ contestant stole $12k, spent it on photo shoot, events, travel
Louise Kuresa's name suppression was discontinued at today's hearing.
Rare penguin's delightful selfie
Endangered birds colonise remote Fiordland sounds, offering hope of survival.
'Seconds from killing her': Deportee strangled girlfriend three times
Lokenitama Filipo's victim fears he will kill her when he is released from prison.