Cyclone Gretel to bring rain - but not nearly enough
Gretel will bring rain to parched areas in drought but "it's a bit of a flash in the pan".
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Man arrested after pointing gun at officer
Police have arrested a man who pointed a gun at an officer and stole a police car.
Hiding in plain sight: Endless skies in a New Zealand Purepod
In a Purepod, you can sleep in a snow globe of stars in our own wild backyard.
Four rescued after boat overturns at Taieri Mouth
Four rescued from an overturned boat at Taieri Mouth this afternoon.
Fleeing car drove through Christchurch school
The driver screamed at kids to get out of the way, people said on social media.
Kayaker dies after falling from kayak in Tasman District
Paramedics worked to give the man CPR, but he could not be revived.
The Ripple Effect: Life after March 15 - faith and new beginnings
Chapter Five: Some of the victims of March 15 reflect on that day and look to the future.
You're not a real Kiwi if you haven't travelled to the South Island
It's time for the North Island to show the South some serious love.
Chef who punched man on bus can't remember blow
The victim has a lasting reminder etched across his face.
The Ripple Effect: Hope, fear and gun laws - the fallout from March 15
Chapter Four: Huge crowds gather at memorials as Govt races to ban some types of weapon.
Company illegally operated despite repeated warnings
Tourism company fined $12,000 for illegally guiding on public conservation land.
The Ripple Effect: The day after - horror of March 15 dawns on a country forever changed
In Chapter Three of his series, Kurt Bayer looks at March 16 - the day after the attacks.
Council charged over wastewater pond death
Council considering its options after being charged over death of three-year-old.
'It's a massive loss': Volunteer firefighter mourned
Wayne Ferguson was a "lovely, bubbly" man who'll be sorely missed, friends say.
Special report: Chaos and courage - the frontline heroes of Christchurch shootings
In chapter two of his series, Kurt Bayer examines the immediate aftermath of the attacks.
Who's got the best sav? We visit Nelson, Marlborough and the Top of the South
Great holiday tips for Nelson, Marlborough and the top of the South Island
Special report: The Ripple Effect - Inside the shootings that shattered a nation's heart
As the gunman is sentenced, Kurt Bayer examines 'our darkest of days' in a 5-part series.
One dead in two-vehicle crash in Central Otago
The road is closed and diversions are in place.
Multiple injuries in crash near Naseby
Emergency services responded to a two-vehicle crash north of Naseby.
Fire closes South New Brighton School; fire investigators, police at scene
"Crews arrived to find three classrooms and one part of an office block well ablaze."
Amber-Rose Rush murderer maintains innocence after being jailed 19 years
Venod Skantha was found guilty of murdering Amber-Rose Rush.
'Temporary break' for NZ glaciers won't save them from climate change
NZ's glaciers have fared slightly better this summer - but the bigger picture remains bad.
Man dead after reported stabbing in Christchurch
Police were called to a report of a stabbing at 10.50pm.
Al Noor mosque threat: Teen appears in Christchurch court
Further charges are likely against Sam Brittenden following his court appearance.
Kiwi ski industry hopeful over Covid-19 outbreak
Chinese ski resorts are opening up again, following the Covid-19 outbreak.
Police investigate threat to Christchurch mosques
Police are investigating an online threat made to Christchurch mosques.
Dunedin man's disappearance, and daring flight
He stole a plane and vanished into thin air, only to come back from the dead years later.
As summer officially bids goodbye, the heatwave continues to stay
There's a chance of rain sprinkling the country, but not where it's needed the most.
Fox Glacier misinformation raises winter worries
Fox Glacier businesses are worried that tourists believe access to the town is shut.
Faults found in council payroll system
An investigation found a series of faults in Christchurch City Council's payroll system.
Woman who made anti-Muslim comments says she's not racist
The Dunedin woman also assaulted a bar manager after the 'abhorrent' comments.
Teen deaths: Driver lied about fiery crash
Nissan Maxima slammed into a pile of boulders and engine bay burst into flames.
Cyclist run over by truck near Queenstown
A cyclist has been seriously injured after being run over by a truck.