20 homes damaged or destroyed: Lake Ohau fire still burning
Eleven helicopters and seven ground crews battling huge Canterbury fire.
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Lake Ohau blaze: Dunedin man 'happy to be at a distance'
'It was pretty dramatic,' says family who had camped about 5km across the lake.
Parole denied: Woman 'thought she was going to die' after horrific domestic abuse
Samuel Anderson had been in the relationship for only a few months when violence started.
The tragic death of Sophia Crestani: Family reflects a year after uni party horror
The family of Sophia Crestani are still heartbroken a year after her tragic death.
Albariño: The next big trend in wine
Albariño has the potential to become as popular as sauvignon blanc.
WorkSafe tells Gloriavale to make workplace changes
Inspectors visited the isolated Christian community this week.
From winter snow to scorching sun - Aussie air sees temperatures soar to 26C
It's been a wild, wintry week but sunny skies and hot temperatures are coming our way.
Killling spree: Dog responsible for death of 50 lambs evades capture
Dog is suspected to be one that escaped its owner several months ago.
Fresh sighting of 'Canterbury panther'
South Island's legendary big cat allegedly spotted at a Christchurch quarry.
Missing woman mystery: Cellphone, 'items of interest' found
Search for missing woman Melissa Ewings scaled back after phone found.
House leaks 67,000 litres of water a day
Cause of huge leak 'won't be known until they ... dig it up and repair it', council says.
Weather: Temperatures as low as -3 in last lash of Arctic blast
Icy winds will round out the month, with some in the South Island in for a freezing night.
Missing for nine days: Search scaled back but police still investigating mystery
Phone tracked to within 100m of Melissa Ewings' house - but no sign of her.
Bomb cyclone barrels up NZ: Flights cancelled, snow for North Island
A second stormy day is in store for much of the country.
Gasfitter pleads guilty after devastating gas explosion in Christchurch
Nine houses were damaged when the sudden blast ripped through in Northwood last year.
Snow falls at Dunedin’s St Clair beach
While the sight of snow at Dunedin’s St Clair beach was a thrill for many on Tuesday, others were frustrated with roads closed and flights affected. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / ODT
100kg turtle lost from Nelson turns up in Blenheim
A concrete turtle missing from a playground in Nelson is now safely back home.
Missing woman 'mystery': Police track phone to 100m
Melissa Ewings, 31, hasn't been seen for eight days despite an extensive police search.
Your weather: Bitterly cold weather in Southland as snowfall mixes with icy blasts
'In places with snow and forecasted southwesterlies it will get pretty heinous.'
Strong gusts in Auckland could close harbour bridge today
Motorists are being warned of strong winds on the harbour bridge this morning.
Small Business: Tourism subscription firm throws lifeline for Kiwi operators
Sam Brough says his business was born from opportunity Covid-19 presented.
Your weather: Flurry of severe weather warnings as snow hits the south
A rapidly deepening low has hit with heavy rain, gales, snow - and cold temperatures.
Man with huge, expensive drug habit jailed
The drug dealer's meth habit cost him about $3000 a day.
'Severe weather': Antarctic blast set to hit on weekend
Snow and cold winds will make travelling difficult and stress livestock.
'I was in that sort of mood': Man sentenced for graveyard sex assault
Man's actions in the cemetery leave victim fearing what else he is capable of.
Supreme Court turns away appeal over NZ vineyard dispute between Vegas casino bosses
A lengthy case involving three Las Vegas casino bosses and a Kiwi winery has ended.
Probe into NZ medical cannabis scam
Auckland GP alarmed to be caught up in homegrown con.
Man on sex charges related to offending at Gloriavale
The 20-year-old man has appeared in court.
A fishy tale of a trout caught thrice
A 5.4kg trout in the Tekapo Canals has been caught three times by three different anglers.
Destructive gales, torrential rain to blast southern and central NZ
A brutal 24 hours is in store for southern regions.
Canterbury motorway reopens after large fire on SH7 near Hanmer Springs
Firefighters have now contained both blazes and will stay at the scene overnight.
'A bit of a laugh': Former rugby coach admits pool cue violation on man at pub
Originally the rugby coach was charged with sexually violating the man.
Thunderstorms and snow in the south, sun in the north
Check Metservice before travelling, a meteorologist warns.
Conspiracy theories take over local 'meet the candidates' event
Issues raised at question time included Agenda 21, Bill Gates and totalitarian world govt.