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Shane Jones shared the Air NZ inaugural flight with chief executive Christopher Luxon.
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Auckland in with a chance to break wet weather record
Five more days of rain, Auckland. Can you do it?
Five injured in Nelson crash, one near Pukekohe
Five people have been injured - one critically - in a two-vehicle crash in Nelson.
19 cars damaged: Man arrested after trail of destruction
The man allegedly crashed into 19 cars in Christchurch overnight.
'He refuses to get up': Parents fined for teen wagging school
Parents say they're 'at a loss' to know what to do with their slothful teen.
Family escape burning house in Dunedin
Blaze was one of two where occupants got out safely.
Queenstown stabbing: One man in critical condition, one stable
Mass brawl between two groups ends with two men in hospital with stab wounds.
Man admits himself to Queenstown Hospital after BB gun shooting
The man turned up to the hospital telling staff that he'd been shot.
One injured after avalanche at Aoraki-Mt Cook
Person was taken to the Search and Rescue base with possible pelvic and rib injuries.
Farmer's distress after 200 calves killed in fire
More than 200 calves killed in Oamaru shed fire.
Man fights for costs after being acquitted in sex case
The man's lawyer cited other cases where six-figure payments had been ordered.
Boulders plummet near bus, block Haast Pass highway
A big rockfall near Haast has closed an important alpine route.
High-tech air ambulances rolled out
$15 million Airbus H145 choppers start service tomorrow in Christchurch and Dunedin.
Five hit by avalanche at Aoraki-Mount Cook
One person sustained injuries and will be airlifted out.
5.5 quake struck in tectonic 'dog's breakfast'
Scientists say no indication last night's quake had an impact on big-risk Alpine Fault.
Mum turns detective to find stolen car on Facebook
With police too busy to investigate burglary an angry mum tracked down alleged culprit.
Roof from The Cloud ripped to shreds from storm; 1700 lightning strikes
High winds have ripped off a preschool's roof and lightning has struck a tree.
Thunderstorms and strong winds may hit Auckland, upper North Island
Heavy snow warnings are in place for Canterbury, North Otago and Dunedin.
Winter, again: Another weekend of snow, rain and thunderstorms
There's snow and heavy rain warnings and watches across a large swathe of the country.
Freedom camping trial to be run
The Clutha District Council will run a freedom camping trial in the Catlins this summer.
The Godfather of craft: Man who changed NZ brewing
How Richard Emerson's beer journey has shaped the country's beer industry.
Police seek man who held up Chch Post Shop with knife
The man was armed with a knife and demanded cash from the shop workers.
Christchurch manhunt day 3: Dangerous hit-and-run driver still on the run
Armed police roam city in hunt for Liam Strickland.
Rubbish disaster fears: Concerns swells will breach sea-side landfill
Old landfill under threat: Forecasts of big seas have council on alert.
French couple who beat man in drug deal gone wrong sentenced
Frenchman "lost control" after being scammed on cannabis deal.
Driver can't explain crash that changed two lives forever
The driver at fault will probably be in a wheelchair for the rest of her life.
$50 for 5km: 'Ripped off' Aussie tourist assaults Queenstown taxi driver
Tourist 'rip off' - $51 for the 5km trip, judge says wait till you see court fees.
Fisherman hooked over nets in dolphin zone
MPI says it has a zero tolerance policy to illegal fishing
Drawing prize takes more traditional route
The winning piece is an abstract artwork based on the Pigeon Valley.
Brrrrrr! Snow, wind - brace yourself for a chilly night
It's colder than usual for August - when can we expect a reprieve?
Polar blast: Heavy rain as cold air surges from Antarctic
Road snow warnings are in force across much of New Zealand.