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Fellow whitebaiter raised the alarm after horror unfolded.
Injured climbers trapped overnight on Mt Cook, weather hampers rescue efforts
The injured pair spent the night high up the mountain, hemmed in by bad weather.
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'We have our moments,' says the father-coach of a rising young star.
'Tragically catastrophic': Teen who caused fatal crash escapes conviction, name suppressed
No conviction for Christchurch teen who killed a woman and injured four others in crash.
Jetstar passengers evacuated after stairs blown into plane
Powerful gusts of up to 100 km/h are expected to roar across the north this afternoon.
Family of man who died at Buller Hospital waiting for answers amid investigation
A petition urging MPs to act urgently to support Buller healthcare was delivered.
Inquiries under way after man taken to Christchurch Hospital with critical injuries
It is not yet confirmed how the man became so badly injured.
Christchurch rape trial: Jury retires to consider verdicts after six weeks of evidence
Former footballer denies accusations at High Court trial in Christchurch.
More than 30 supermarket liquor licences suspended after breach
New World stores face 48-hour alcohol ban.
Aucklanders brace for gales, hail, cold temperatures, possible blackouts; snow falls in Chch
A major highway in the South Island has been closed to due snow and ice.
Logging truck crash leaves one dead west of Nelson
The road is expected to remain closed for some time.
'I miss you every single day': Triple killer Lauren Dickason's words for her slain daughters
Convicted Timaru mother marks the third anniversary of her children's deaths.
'Iconic' Hoiho wins Bird of The Year 2024
An iconic NZ bird has just been announced as Bird of The Year.
International flights return to Dunedin Airport
Dunedin Airport has been without international flights since 2020.
Heavy snow and thunderstorms to hit New Zealand
'If you must travel, ensure you have snow chains, sleeping bags ... and emergency items.'
Broken bones, spinal injuries, heart giving out: Inside the rescue helicopter
The Herald spends a weekend witnessing lifesaving missions across the South Island.
Rich or poor: Why our upbringing can influence the way we spend
Money coaches say stories from our past life can have a big influence.
One person seriously injured following jet boat crash on Ōreti River, Southland
Emergency services were made aware of the crash around 4:15pm.
Dangerous avalanche conditions in South Island remain after snow dump
The Mountain Safety Council is urging people to check conditions before heading out.
Dream trip that ended in tragedy: Coroner's findings into Queenstown skydiving death
The company defended its safety record, saying it complied with all relevant procedures.
North Island faces heavy rain after South Island snow dump
Waitomo, Taumarunui, Taupo, Taihape and Taranaki may face the brunt of the rain.
Hundreds of snow-goers left trapped on ski field following road closures
The Remarkables had too much snow.
South Canterbury crash victim 'will be missed by all'
The man died at the scene of the truck and car collision.
Opinion: Why I joined the cult of running
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Power outages, road and school closures as snow causes havoc
Heavy snow is falling in parts of the South Island.
'Abusive' allegations at Dunedin strip club spark dancers' protest
It comes as a petition calls to block the establishment of a Calendar Girls in Queenstown.
‘Fair bit of snow’ building in parts of South Island
And as for snow in Auckland next week? Unlikely.
Council staff caught speeding 856 times in work cars
Environment Southland monitoring shows hundreds of speed limit breaches.
'Disgusted': Family distraught after dog’s body disposed of without their knowledge
The family was left with no way to say goodbye after their dog’s remains were destroyed.
Calendar Girls’ plans for new Queenstown strip club turns heads
The petition had received over 200 signatures by 2.30pm on Thursday.
South Islanders brace for travel disruptions, power outages as heavy rain and snow looms
With lambing and calving season under way, farmers are being urged to prepare.
Police appealing for witnesses after fiery truck crash claims life
Police are urging anyone with dashcam footage of the accident to come forward.
Was luggage to blame? Private investigation into crash that killed Korean ski champs
Thee people died in the head-on crash near Geraldine on August 14.