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Port Hills fire: State of Emergency lifted, fire crews to scale back efforts
Fenz is scaling back efforts as Christchurch transitions to the 'recovery phase'.
Tributes to Balclutha business owner killed in workplace accident
Alex McLellan died yesterday at McLellan Freight, the company he founded.
Chinese national killed in West Coast house bus fire
A Chinese national was killed in the blaze.
Charity cricket match held for murdered mate
Murder victim David Bridgwater has been remembered on the cricket pitch.
Christchurch terrorist mulled attacks a year ahead
OPINION: It seems we are only beginning to understand why he committed the atrocity.
Crankworx mountain bike series cancelled due to Port Hills fire
The three-day event was set to include the best local and international mountain bikers.
‘Several thousand’ dead eels found in Southland stream
People are asked to avoid contact with the water as officials investigate.
'Dangerous' forestry practice leaves Port Hills at risk of more blazes - resident
A Port Hills resident says forestry is to blame for the blaze that devastated the region.
Ōamaru hits back at David Warner with sandpaper jibe
The mayor describes the cricketer as being out of touch with Ōamaru.
Another rat caught at Countdown Dunedin store, still closed
Another rat was caught at the troubled store today.
Christchurch far-right activist sentenced for possessing a prohibited firearm
The former leader of a white nationalist group says he's stepping back from activism.
Kiwi sports star back in court after Christchurch incident
He is accused of wilful damage and taking a $10,000 car but has name suppression.
'Suspicious activity': Police speak to two people seen on walking track before Port Hills fire
Police have spoken to them - and others in the area - as part of a major probe.
One million cubic metres of sediment as Waiho River shifts - again
A river threatening the Franz Josef sewerage ponds has suddenly changed its course.
Christchurch park homicide: Police drop charges against accused man
A 36-year-old man was found at the scene and taken into custody.
Dunedin man jailed for making threats of killing spree
The Armed Offenders Squad was dispatched, only to find man home alone.
Rain brings relief to deep-seated Port Hills fire
Fire crews say the rain is welcome but makes conditions more slippery.
One dead in house bus fire on West Coast
Emergency services attended the incident in Westland at 4am.
Pest influx: Rodents may have crossed strait to Stewart Island
A possible mouse caught on Rakiura pest monitoring cameras has sparks concern.
Canterbury fires: Residents to return home as wind ramps up Waikari Valley blaze
Waipara residents will be returning home, as fire crews battle strong winds.
Restocking of pseudoephedrine is in direct contradiction to advice of officials - Eketone
OPINION: This is the second time in three months I'm in the sick role.
Concern over 'high winds' as fire crews battle scrub fire in North Canterbury, Port Hills efforts enter day six
Fire crews are concerned over high winds forecasted for Canterbury.
Farmers urged to keep an eye out for fall armyworm
Highly invasive moth can wreak havoc on maize and sweetcorn crops.
Blocked loo causes 'frustration' for Mt Cook trampers
A popular trail has been closed because the toilets are too full, causing frustration.
'Running rampant': Rat sightings keep supermarket closed another day
Further sightings of rats at the beleaguered Countdown.
Port Hills fire: Half of hotspots 'eliminated', crews to work overnight
Overnight drone flights across the Port Hills identified 58 hotspots.
Sunday swelter: Parts of NZ reach 30C but severe gales to hit
Temperatures will be "above average" for the North Island to start the week.
Private drone flown near Port Hills fire grounds helicopters for up to an hour
The private drone presented a safety risk to firefighting crews.
Boy in wheelchair given chance to run on world stage
10-year-old Cooper went from a sport-filled life to being a wheelchair user.
Sea lion pups' presence closes Dunedin roads
The road closure will stay in place until the sea lions have moved on.
'Destroyed me': Kiwi woman discovers her partner's a serial sex offender
After learning the truth, she didn't know where to turn or who to trust.
Editorial: Bush fires a Kiwi reality we all have to deal with
Fires like the Port Hills blaze now a feature of our summers.
Steve Braunias: The secret diary of ... supermarket vermin
OPINION: A little bit of aeration never hurt anybody. But it might hurt vermin.