Warnings as cyclone nears New Zealand
Flood-stricken Bay of Plenty among many areas in line to get more wet weather.
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Diesel spill threatens to close highway
The spill on State Highway 6 between Nelson and Blenheim.
Chch fog causes flight, traffic delays
Two flights from and to Christchurch have been cancelled due to heavy fog.
Female rugby coach pushes referee
A complaint has been laid after a female rugby coach pushed a referee in a friendly game.
Accidental shooting in Queenstown
A woman has been taken to hospital with accidental gunshot wounds.
Fire at Dunedin coffee factory contained
Firefighters from seven stations attended the blaze at Cerebos Gregg's Forth St factory.
Dream comes true for boy with usher syndrome
He will get his trip to Africa and more, after community raises more than $13k for him.
Kaikoura quake force: 400 atomic bombs
The 7.8 Kaikoura Earthquake triggered the most violent shaking ever seen in New Zealand.
Midges cost ratepayers big bucks
Cost of fighting midges at wastewater ponds is high, and doesn't seem to work.
Two more days of sun before rain returns
Enjoy the sun while you can, rain is back from Wednesday
Edgecumbe residents wait to go home continues
Floodwaters or sanitation concerns, or both, are keeping Edgecumbe residents away.
Good news for some Edgecumbe residents
A small number of Edgecumbe residents can go home today.
New storm, rain set to soak New Zealand
Enjoy the fine weather while it lasts as another storm is set to move over the country.
'He's come home, but he never even left'
After 7 years, answers finally in case of missing Nelson teen Leo Lipp-Neighbours.
Strong earthquake south of Seddon
A strong 4.6 earthquake has struck tonight 40km south of Seddon.
Move over Debbie: New cyclone warning
More wet weather ahead as another deluge and even a tropical storm is headed for NZ.
Corrections officer injured in court scuffle
A female Corrections officer has been hospitalised following a scuffle in court.
Pensioners war over fence turns bitter
The six-year battle has led to involvement of a lawyer and a traffic engineer.
Shots fired during hotel robbery
Cash was taken in the Canterbury robbery, no one was injured.
Hero pilot made mayday call before crash
Steve Askin was killed in a crash in the Port Hills while fighting fires near Sugar Loaf.
Chill sets in as humidity lifts from Debbie's deluge
The morning may have felt chillier than usual as Debbie's hot air moves off the country
Chris Lynch: Never rely on 'officials'
Comment: For those going through hell, Canterbury is thinking of you, says Chris Lynch
Kaikoura cut off due to mudslides
Kaikoura remains cut off as Cyclone Debbie continues to bring chaos to the roads.
Rain, gale force winds pelt Christchurch
The rain is causing havoc around Kaikoura with a number of roads closed.
Residents want sex workers moved on
Disgruntled residents are desperate for streetside prostitutes to move back into the CBD.
Return to pre-1940s lake not feasible
Not pursued in restoration plans because of the "considerable" social disruption.
Drunk driver's hearing was no picnic
Dunedin man breathalysed on quirky machine: We "decided we'd take it to the pub."
Port Hills fires: Arson or not?
Fire investigators have still not determined if two fires on the Port Hills are arson.
Wild weather: Warning for commuters
Motorists are urged to take care on the way home - but the worst is to come tomorrow.
A third of quake donations has been spent
Residents' association wants to know where the money has gone.
Board to oppose Waimak bridge third lane
Fears a third land on Waimakiriri River bridge could cause more traffic congestion.
Woman in 20m fall tried to stop swimmer
The would-be ''skinny-dipper'' actually tried to stop a man from having a midnight dip.