Malaysian firm to convert Southland farm into forestry block
Consent given to buy a nearly 460ha sheep and beef farm in Western Southland.
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Consent given for controversial Southland mega-landfill
The waste will come from all over the southern South Island.
Tractor protest: Aucklanders warned to expect delays, crashes add to chaos
Traffic was 'very heavy' at 2pm on the southern motorway in Auckland.
Freight truck jack-knifes, rolls on state highway
It is likely a crane will be brought in to remove the stricken vehicle.
Honeymoon killing: Judge tells undecided jury to deliberate longer
Twelve to resume deliberations this morning on Rodney Fallowfield's culpability.
'We were the lucky ones': Passenger in hot air balloon crash speaks out
Malcolm Porter has described the ordeal he and his wife faced in the crash.
Frosty start to school holidays, severe in South Island
Severe frosts are expected for South Island locations including Alexandra and Queenstown.
Four crashes in south: Car down bank, three people injured
Emergency services were called to the crash on SH1 at about 7.40am.
Brrrr: Polar blast brings more frost, cold weekend ahead for most
Another surge of gales and polar air is on its way.
Record aluminium prices could see potline four at Tiwai Pt reopen
Economics of aluminium smelting are currently 'mind-blowing', analyst claims.
Polar blast: 'Waves' of cold weather closing in on NZ
Polar air is due to arrive over parts of the South Island over the next few days.
Bomb unit called to museum over 100-year-old antiseptic
The New Zealand Defence Force Explosive Ordance Disposal unit has been dispatched.
Wild weather: South Island battered by wind, snow
Rain and snow has already affected some southern roads.
Police seek witnesses to serious crash that injured four
Two people remain in hospital in a serious but stable condition.
Polar blast: Wind toppling trees, severe weather on the way
Much of the North Island was colder than the south at 7am on Tuesday.
Home detention after 234 stock euthanised due to serious neglect
Bevan Scott Tait pleaded guilty to eight charges under the Animal Welfare Act.
Man who killed wife during belated honeymoon 'wanted her to be quiet'
Rodney Fallowfield is charged with murdering Shirley Reedy at a Te Anau motel in 2020.
Mid-week blast: Severe weather warning issued for parts of NZ
A nasty pair of fronts are set to bring rain, snow and gales to central and southern NZ.
Southerly blast to bring snow to 100m
A severe weather watch for snow is in place from 2am to 8am on Wednesday.
Black ice havoc: Seven crashes in South Island
Fenz spokesperson says crashes mainly in the Tasman and Canterbury regions.
Love and basketball: Cancer-fighting Alex Pledger set to return to court between gruelling treatment phases
Cancer fighting basketballer set to return to court between gruelling cancer treatments
'Not going anywhere': Shadbolt indicates resignation question was a prank
Sir Tim asked what would happen if he were to resign at a council meeting recently.
Documents reveal government offered to pay millions to Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto owns 80 per cent of New Zealand Aluminium Smelters.
Tim Shadbolt asks about hanging up mayoral chains
Invercargill Mayor has surprised councillors by asking what would happen if he resigned.
Bachelor NZ contestant stole $12k, spent it on photo shoot, events, travel
Louise Kuresa's name suppression was discontinued at today's hearing.
Where is New Zealand's hottest region right now?
Building boom, dairy prices driving economic confidence around country.
Winter wonderland: Snow blankets south, major highways reopen
The thunderstorm could bring high-intensity snowfall and make driving hazardous.
'Lost his temper': Police officer was wrong to put woman in headlock - watchdog
The Independent Police Conduct Authority has released the findings of its investigation.
Colder than the North Pole: Antarctic blast nearing NZ
Here's what you need to know about the regions and roads forecast to be worst-hit.
Rug up NZ, a 'polar blast' is on the way
A polar snap is set to farewell what has been a potentially record-breaking warm June.
New 'St John rapid response unit' hopes to halve response times
The first new St John resource in the city for 20 years is part of Govt's Covid response.
Hook, line and sinker: 'Great white shark' concerns locals
Great whites are a protected species in New Zealand.
Abuse in state care led to life in prison, inquiry told
He described at the Auckland hearing how the abuse led to him spending 40 years in prison.
Lasting trauma: Official response to Mycoplasma bovis 'poorly executed'
As of 17 June this year, 266 farms have tested positive for the disease.