Spring 'just around the corner'
Rough start to September but the super-Spring weather isn't far away.
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Man charged multiple times after South Island pursuit
Armed police arrested the man in Queenstown yesterday after he locked himself in a toilet.
Pupils confronted a predator teacher - they say he then took his own life
Teacher who sexually abused pupils took his own life when finally confronted, victims say.
Mayor lashes 'pillaging' petrol companies
'I'm afraid I think there's a fair amount of ... pillage by the petrol companies here.'
North Island's wild weather looks to stay
Metservice says another daunting system is brewing in the east.
Westland Milk lowers predicted payout range
Westland Milk Products has lowered its predicted payout range another 5c.
Michael Laws calls Africa 'the very worst of humanity'
Michael Laws said the ORC had received no formal complaints about it.
Lambs shot at Mosgiel house
Three lambs were killed and a ewe shot in the head with what may have been a .22 rifle.
Son 'relentless' in draining parents' $316k life savings
Mum's plea saves son from prison term for 833 dishonest transactions.
Escape jet, bunkers: US tycoons' NZ doomsday plan
Rich Americans are increasingly viewing New Zealand as their post-apocalyptic escape plan.
Skydiver, paraglider recovering after separate crashes
Skydiver and paraglider recovering following separate crashes.
Otago merino making mark in space
Merino wool from Central Otago sheep has made it into space.
Paraglider seriously injured near Cardrona
The woman was flown by helicopter to Dunedin with serious injuries.
Sex and alcohol: Concerns over focus of law camp review
Initial interviews only focused on excessive alcohol consumption and sexualised behaviour.
Blast of polar air pushing up the North Island, heavy rain hammering the capital and heading east
Some "beefy showers" and a few thunderstorms have also hit near Auckland this afternoon.
Five masked men rob service station in co-ordinated attack
Five masked men stormed a Christchurch petrol station overnight.
'Red-zoning by stealth': Allegations of tampering with Christchurch's district plan
Calls for independent inquiry after allegations of tampering with city's district plan.
Kurow calls on 175,000 McCaw fans to fulfil statue dream
The town where McCaw's legendary career began is calling out for aid from his fans.
August angst: 13 die on NZ roads in past week
The final week of August has been a shocker for road users.
Tickled Pink! Superstar's $20 for young Kiwi busker
Ahead of her six Auckland shows, Pink shows she still has time for up-and-coming singers.
All Blacks host camps throughout regions
The All Blacks will take on Argentina in Nelson, the first test match in the province
Wild weather: Winter's gone but the bad weather isn't
Cold winds, thunderstorms and snow are expected as a trough moves over the country.
Fake Pink tickets spoil mum's date night
Dunedin woman thought buying tickets to Pink in person would be safe - she was wrong
Spring storm: Snow, rain and wild weather set to strike
Rain and thunder expected in central New Zealand, as snow hits parts of the South Island.
Spring has sprung but snow, rain and gale force winds on the way
If you were hoping for a warm start to spring, you'll be disappointed.
Artist in drinking-driving dash found by police in 'foetal position'
A Dunedin artist was nearly six times the drink-drive limit when police found him.
50 flights cancelled, delayed: Auckland Airport affected by fog
Spring has started off a bit foggy, but the weather is set to improve.
Heroic members of the public pull driver from ute after it crashes into lake
The driver, a man in his 60s, crashed his ute into Lake Dunstan on Thursday evening.
Expert says huge Alpine quake is around the corner
It will likely "happen in the lifetime of many New Zealanders", says expert.
Government lifts house price caps for Queenstown
House price caps for Queenstown Lakes will be increased.
Calls for changes to 'horrendous' intersection following latest death
"Unfortunately it seems like people have to die before anything gets done."
'Possible miscarriage of justice' in porn assault case
The man was convicted by the Chief District Court Judge of assaulting his girlfriend.
Road carnage: Four dead and one fighting for their life
Horror crashes have claimed four lives and left others badly hurt.
Third time's a charm! Lucky South Island player bags $5m
It is the third time this month Powerball First Division has been won by a MyLotto player