'I'm going to die tonight': Crash victim's haunting text
"My girls were extremely close - now they will be together forever".
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Police searching for missing climber
Petr Mandik has not been seen since travelling to Mount Cook National Park.
Wild weather: Thunderstorms, gale-force winds on the way
There are several severe weather watches and warnings in place for the day.
Tourist sentenced to 10 years in jail for killing wife on holiday
Swiss tourist was found guilty of murdering his wife in a Nelson hotel.
Inside Gloriavale: Why did it take years for child sex abuse cases to come out?
"That place is held together with fear," former member says.
Outrage after dogs used in 'cruel' poison experiment over six days
Dogs were subjected to six consecutive days of experimental poisoning before being killed.
Father convicted of assaulting his kids over 12-year period
He pushed his 6yo, causing child to fall and break his arm after not brushing his teeth.
South Island's biggest-ever meth bust: Three jailed
Drugs were hidden in a shipment of safety lights sent from Mexico.
Dismal days: Wet and windy weather in lead-up to a cold Christmas
Wet and windy weather expected, with strong gale warnings in some places.
Missing dog leads to woman biting barman
Nali Lee was already facing charges for attacking ex-boyfriend when she went on a bender.
Pike River Recovery team breaks through 170m barrier
The team have ventured further than ever before since the barrier was established in 2011.
Here comes the rain, NZ
After days of sun the City of Sails will start to cloud over today with chance showers.
Swept down a river and out to sea: 'She is a lady with a great will to live'
Woman walked out of surf hours later and 10km away. Her son, 6, had walked 2km for help
E-scooter injuries outpace car-related in Dunedin: Study
An article outlines one of the impacts the introduction of e-scooters had on the city.
Safety warning: Developer asks council to cordon off 'unstable' building
The eight-storey building has 10 major seismic design flaws.
Civil Defence searching for 80 abandoned rental cars
About 1000 tourists were left stranded in Franz Josef after landslips blocked all routes.
Christchurch crash: Surviving sister takes a turn for the worse
Sunmara Alexander, 15, is fighting to stay alive after a crash that killed her sister.
Invercargill killings: Police say homicides in city not linked
The recent homicides in the area were "not part of a bigger picture".
Firefighters attempt to save family dog to no avail
Dog dies hiding under bed during a Wakari house fire.
Man who abandoned woman after crash sentenced to prison
Abandoned woman was trapped in her vehicle with severe injuries for several hours.
Invercargill killing: Accused appears in court
The 30-year-old man is accused of using a knife to kill a man.
Fear in neighbourhood after homicide investigation launched
Cordon in place overnight as police investigate Invercagill homicide.
Live: Weather chaos - tourists trapped in Franz Josef, giant slips block roads
Hundred of tourists scrambling to find accommodation after storm battering.
Homicide investigation launched in Invercargill
Body of man found at Invercargill property.
'Completely cut off': Man sleeps in car trying to get home for child's birthday
Bad weather cuts off roads to Christchurch Airport, causing widespread chaos.
Dramatic drone footage shows South Island highway washout
Part of SH72 will likely be out of action for a while as aerial footage reveals damage.
Stranded tourists 'terrified' at cut-off campground
Tiny township completely cut off, leaving tourists waiting days for a way out.
Weather chaos: Flooding, roads closed, internet down as storm batters nation
After the South Island was slammed by summer storm, the chaos shifts northward.
One dead in Whakatāne crash brings weekend toll to seven
Weekend road toll rises after fatal crash near Whakatāne.
Three funerals planned as survivors of horror crash fight for life
The family of five are believed to be tourists from Malaysia.
Homicide probe: Missing West Coast mum found dead in car
Barbara Ann Quinn, 41, was reported missing last night.
Watch: Dramatic landslide into swollen river caught on camera
Wild weather evacuates residents, closes main roads.
Serious concerns for missing West Coast mum-of-three who 'popped home for lunch'
Barbara Ann Quinn, 41, was reported missing yesterday.
Man who raped pregnant partner declined early prison release
The man says he is willing to serve his entire jail term as penance.