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South Island popularity drives rise in guest nights
Eleven of the country's 12 regional areas reported more guest nights in October.
Eleven of the country's 12 regional areas reported more guest nights in October.
Charging stations will be free to use for about six months.
Emergency services are at a big scrub fire close to the main highway in Central Otago.
Up to $1 million of meth was imported into Nelson and Dunedin.
The map shows how much of New Zealand is uninhabited - which is a large proportion of it.
New record set for Canterbury; Niwa confirms areas of Wellington are in drought.
Protestors say they will continue to fight for justice over the deaths of 115 people.
Samuel Zarifeh was on a rafting trip with teachers from a Christchurch school.
The raft reportedly flipped with four people on board on the Landsborough River.
The amazing weather is over for some of us this week, but it'll still be warm.
Police and LandSar teams scoured Ross Creek area for boy, 13.
Firefighters at Timaru blaze have called for backup.
Her face peers out of every second shop window - where is Emma Beattie?
Four people received minor injuries, all were treated at the scene.
Police officer who was once shot at during a high-speed car chase dies during camp.
After surviving two major life events, cancer gave Densem final push to release album.
As the road veered left, Jason Haggart did not, ending up stuck with tyres spinning.
Long grass in the Selwyn district is causing concern for firefighters as temperatures soar
The price was well over the threshold inviting Government scrutiny, says the AA.
A resident's association has put the Christchurch City Council on notice.
Workshop terminated five years ago by KiwiRail may be resurrected.
What's been cranking up the heat? Niwa meteorologist Ben Noll explains.
One of the two men charged over South Island's biggest P bust has pleaded not guilty.
Meet the driver who hangs off the side of Sumner Rd in a little yellow digger.
The man died at the scene after hitting a fence, police say.
Meteorologist Ciaran Doolin said a clear night was forecast most of the country.
Dunedin has great ways to welcome the weekend, writes Alexia Santamaria.
The fine weather seen around most of the country continues today.
Hundreds of deer carcasses reported after the Molesworth 1080 drop to fight tuberculosis.