Airport closed after Air NZ flight take-off rejected due to concerns of bird activity
The Air New Zealand flight from Timaru to Wellington was due to depart at 6.30am.
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Back to school: Rangiora High School reopens amid Covid-19 outbreak
The school closed after 39 staff were believed to have contracted the virus.
Pro-Palestine protesters arrested after clashes with police
Four men to appear in court after tunnel blocked and red liquid poured on the road.
Evidence of rats still clear at Dunedin supermarket
The infestation came to national attention after store staff alleged a lack of action.
Canterbury scrub fire contained, remains at five hectares
Residents were evacuated and some lost power as the scrub fire blazed near SH1.
Watch: Large Canterbury blaze spans hectares, public health warning for smoke
Crews from seven brigades and two helicopters are in attendance.
Police accused of aggression after arrests at Christchurch protest
Approximately 60 people took part in the pro-Palestine protest at Lyttelton Port.
Kirwee, Canterbury forest fire: 50 firefighters extinguish blaze
Fire and Emergency said there have been no significant flareups overnight.
Banks Peninsula will host thousands at today's Waitangi Day celebrations
2000 to 6000 people are expected at Okains Bay today.
The value of financial assets owned by 10 big post-settlement iwi
Asset returns decreased and half the iwi reported financial losses.
Forest fire contained: Not out of the woods yet as mercury to soar above 30C
Fire crews brace for big day across tinder-dry Canterbury.
Gurjit Singh killing: 33-year-old man charged with murder, to appear in court
Gurjit Singh's body was found outside his Dunedin home with multiple stab wounds.
'Soul-destroying' sexual abuse dismissed as 'low-level' by MSD - victim
The woman claims her fight for justice was made all about money and the system failed her.
Double knife attacker released from jail immediately after trial
The man was arrested after drunkenly attacking people at his Invercargill home.
'Super-spreader event' shuts school: 39 staff get Covid at teacher-only day
School hopes today and Waitangi Day will act as a circuit-breaker.
Wildfire warning issued across NZ for Waitangi weekend
Fenz: Don't be the person who ignores advice and starts a wildfire.
'Discarded': Motorcyclist hit by teen driver upset at police
Canterbury crash victim feels left out of the justice process after he was hit by a car.
Tourists’ camper teeters on bridge over riverbed
The campervan was left dangling from a bridge near a campground.
Prescription blunder leaves Alexandra woman ‘angry and scared’
Medical botch-up led to woman having to delay having children.
Two fires sparked by lightning on West Coast extinguished
High volume of lightning strikes recorded, sparking two fires on the West Coast.
Stranded in the US: Kiwi woman's blood clot lands her with $300k+ bill as travel insurance denied
Nicole Erickson and her husband were about to attend a wedding when she fell ill.
Cold and windy forecast for first weekend in February
High winds are expected for the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
Harbour Bridge warning as strong winds hit
High winds are expected for the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
Police pursue 'persons of interest' after Dunedin man's violent death
Investigators are scouring a Dunedin neighbourhood to try to solve the brutal killing.
Christchurch homicide: Alleged killer keeps name secret for now
The 38-year-old was found dead on a Christchurch street.
Dunedin death: ‘No one deserves to die like that’
Gurjit Singh died as a result of multiple stab wounds inflicted with a sharp instrument.
One dead following overnight crash on State Highway 1, Otago
The single-vehicle crash was reported to police at about 12.45am this morning.
Mother’s heartbreak: Sheet near heater ignited house fire that killed two kids
An 8-year-old boy and his 8-month-old sister died in the fire.
The drive-by shooting at Mongols pad that led to discovery of guns, cash and drugs
The gang's president and sergeant in arms have pleaded guilty after a bust at the pad.
'The river will do what it will do': Engineers to assess shifted Waiho
A full assessment of the river's shift into the Tatare will be done on February 8-9.
Norfolk Island murderer deported, arrives in Christchurch
Glenn McNeill murdered Sydney woman Janelle Patton over 20 years ago.
Dunedin death of Gurjit Singh confirmed as homicide, died from multiple stab wounds
Police have confirmed Gurjit Singh died as a result of multiple stab wounds.
‘Could happen tomorrow’: Govt warned of chances of ‘catastrophic’ earthquake
Staffing issues could compromise the Government's response to even small-scale events.
Winton crash: Police appeal for dashcam footage after pedestrian hit by vehicle
The serious crash happened on SH 6 between Brandon and Wemyss Sts at around 1.30pm.