Swiss woman killed at Nelson hotel named
62-year-old Swiss national Yanyan Meng was found at the Rutherford Hotel on Friday.
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Your weather: Heavy rain shifts from Rotorua to Gisborne, East Coast
The North Island's east coast is in for some heavy falls today.
Flooding lashes the North Island
Bands of rain will continue today and are expected to clear tomorrow.
Crash teen mum's plea to other youths after tragedy: please call me
It's too late for Burgundy-Rose Brown, but not other teens, her mum says.
Drugged and robbed: Brazilian tourist preyed on men
He bled their bank accounts dry as they lay unconscious in their own homes
Woman charged with Invercargill teen's murder
A 26yo woman has been charged with the murder of an Invercargill teen last year.
He was jailed for manslaughter but refuses to accept blame for the death
Jason Blackler has been jailed for seven years for the death of Alan Fahey.
Fake 'curtain inspector' convicted
Warren Gray came unstuck, however, when police approached his boss.
Trouble from the Tasman: Wet and wild weekend for NZ
Forecasters are waiting to see where the bad weather will hit hardest.
Tourist in fatal cliff fall may have tried to escape rising tide
Remains of Dutchman Ken Boogers were found on shoreline a month after he went missing.
The missing 35kg of cocaine: Mastermind loses appeal
As much as 35kg of cocaine, worth millions of dollars, may have slipped into the country.
Sex charge after South Dunedin public toilet incident
A man has been charged with sexual violation.
Fire crews fight blaze at Oamaru wood joinery workshop
The fire was "well involved" on the crew's arrival and they called in reinforcement.
Aurora Australis enthusiasts capture 'one of the best'
Aurora Australis Facebook group now has almost 20,000 members around the world.
Southland burglary: Police hunting for armed man
Police are appealing for information following an aggravated burglary in Southland.
Wrap up: Cold, windy weather on the way
Wind will make way for wet weather on Saturday, followed by lower temperatures on Sunday
'You pulled the trigger': Policeman recalls gun nightmare
Man jailed for multiple offences told court he considered "committing suicide by cop".
Polio outbreak: How NZ coped with killer disease
In New Zealand's worst year for polio fatalities, 173 people died.
Fisherman can't recall how he got large head wound
Did you see a teen wandering around Bridge St at 2am today? Police want to hear from you.
CTV building collapse: Police confirm no charges to be laid
Decision taken despite "significant" design deficiencies.
Independent barrister to review student law camps
Review of controversial law camp 'not an investigation into particular student or staff'.
Patient suffers vision loss after six-month delay to see doctor
Man suffers irreversible loss of vision after SDHB failed to arrange a timely follow-up.
Rain, rain go away: More wet weather coming
More rain on the way during the next few days, but less severe than earlier this week.
Air NZ passengers exposed to measles
A Queenstown woman ill with measles travelled while infectious.
Witness to double-fatal crash sought
Police are appealing for help to find a person believed to have witnessed a fatal crash.
Ten of the worst storms to hit New Zealand
Ten of the worst: the misery inflicted in New Zealand by rain, wind and snow
Measles outbreak spreads across South Island
Five cases of measles have been confirmed in four South Island locations.
Hail and snow mark end of golden weather
A southerly blast has slammed the door on the South Island's long hot summer.
Bus driver stood down over complaints of lewd behaviour
Ritchies investigate allegations of lewd behaviour towards female passengers by driver.
Rug up: First 'winter storm' of the year set to hit country
It is time to rug up as the year's first"winter storm" nears.
Low-flying US fighter pilots anger locals
United States F-16 jet-fighter pilots were "reminded of New Zealand's aviation rules".
Killer Wahine waves forced weather rethink
Today's Cook Strait ferries won't sail in waves averaging over 6m.