Firefighters race to save farmhouse, douse hedge fire in Southland
Fire and Emergency NZ said spark from ride-on lawnmower hitting a stone started grass fire
Fire and Emergency NZ said spark from ride-on lawnmower hitting a stone started grass fire
He may only weigh a few hundred grams, but little Russell has the heart of a lion.
Not every Christmas prezzie lives up to the hype.
Lachie Jones was found dead in the ponds nearly four years ago.
'It doesn't feel real. We've been on such a high.'
It's a mixed bag of weather over the next few days.
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Invercargill man picked up the two girls and drove them to Tiwai then Bluff.
Gore District deputy mayor Stewart MacDonell has resigned from the role.
Particular rain watches are for Timaru, Kaikoura Coast and Dunedin.
A Queenstown couple are furious they’re being evicted from their council-owned cabin.
It's strictly formal attire for this big bird's day at the beach.
Detectives have received new information in investigation into toddler's disappearance.
'Whoever has ultimately targeted the man, they’ve known what they were doing.'
Emergency services were called to a water rescue near Jacks Bay Rd about 1pm today.
"They have these ads, 'The bank with a heart'. F***ing heartless."
Almost 1300 lightning strikes were recorded on Saturday.
But rain and frost warnings for some parts of the country.
"I feel surprised not to be re-elected as a councillor, it will take some time to digest."
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The country's longest serving mayor Tim Shadbolt has lost the top job to Nobby Clark.
Police said the parties involved are understood to be known to each other.
The talkback host and mayoral candidate is stepping up for the love of his family.
The 19-year-old man was struck by a vehicle around 6.15am on Marama Avenue South.
Police launch appeal for new information in 2017 incident.
The most fascinating local elections are happening outside of Auckland and Wellington.
Victim's brother describes latest drinking episode 'bloody ridiculous... pure stupidity."
Jamie Stephen Boniface died while out fishing with friends.
Sir Alan Mark appalled at the 15,000sq m compound of four wintering barns given the nod.
MetService warns of gale-force winds buffeting parts of the South.