Three vehicle crash closes Nelson highway, near Rabbit Island
Motorists are advised to avoid the area, seek alternate routes and expect delays.
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Three women screaming for their lives sparked a rapid police response in Dunedin.
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Fergburger has bought its meat supplier and will be converting it into a retail butchery.
Killer stretch of road: Six dead in under a year prompts urgent safety work
The 11km stretch of SH1 needs overhaul, NZTA Waka Kotahi says.
Prison boss apologises after barring Herald journalist's gang book
He said the staff were not aware that the books were approved for distribution.
Bike-riding man with meth leads police on chase before punching dog
Neither the officer nor the dog were injured in the early morning attack.
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Spring said the development would boost the local economy by providing more local jobs.
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Crews fight major scrub fire in Canterbury
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Dozens of firefighters battle large fire in Golden Bay
The blaze is thought to be in the ITM building.
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Family pooch burns down home after turning on stove
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Double tragedy: Father and grandmother killed in horrific crash
Young children were also injured in the two-car collision on SH1 north of Christchurch.
Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark recovering at home after surgery
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$9b Central Otago gold discovery ‘largest in four decades’
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Hottest day of summer sees country hit 34C: 'Cry mercy' says Niwa with more scorchers to come
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Second crash on Canterbury road after double-fatal accident
It is the same stretch of road where two people died yesterday.
Police say nature of homicide victim's injuries unconfirmed
The 38-year-old father was found dead on a Christchurch street last week.
'Quite significant' support to abandon farmland
The next step is to sound out the Government about it.
‘Tell mum and dad I love them’: Heroic rescue of boy trapped under waterfall
It took around 20 people to save 8-year-old Mackay Blaikie's life.
Police continuing to hunt killer of Christchurch man
The 38-year-old father was found dead on a Christchurch street last week.
Two dead, three injured in crash north of Christchurch
Emergency services responded to the pile-up on Main North Rd / SH1, near Sefton.
Aerial footage shows how close fire came to homes
The dramatic images capture the scorched earth just metres away from structures.
Christchurch events: What's on this summer
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'Too late to brake': Crash that left four dead likely caused by missed stop sign
The group was en route to the Gold Guitar Awards at the time of the quadruple fatal crash.
Scorcher! Temperatures of up to 31C expected as people return to work
In Auckland, MetService has forecast highs of 26C through to Friday and 18C lows.
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A resident across the road said he heard a big bang and looked across to see cloud.
Canterbury fire crew respond to fellow volunteer's death
Gavin Thomas Lack served with the Lincoln volunteer brigade for over 12 years.
One dead after serious crash involving three motorbikes on SH94, near Milford Sound
Police are currently at the scene which involved three motorbikes.
Warm weather to welcome Kiwis back to work
MetService anticipates a reasonably summery start to the week for most.