Quake mystery: Did 5.5 jolt really strike on big-risk Alpine Fault?
Scientists question whether a 5.5 quake did indeed strike on the big-risk Alpine Fault.
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More roadside births feared after service downgrade
After a roadside birth last month, more are feared in rural Southland.
Big chill set to follow wild winds which left thousands without power
Wrap up warm New Zealand, the chilly weather isn't taking a break anytime soon.
Windy, wet weekend for most of the country
It will be a weekend of two halves for much of the country.
Wild weather: Rain, wind, giant waves to continue
South-westerly winds mean a miserable start to the weekend for many, but change is coming.
Police Dive Squad to join search for missing boatie
Police say body located near Teal Bay on Saturday that of a 69-year-old woman.
One dead, another missing in boating tragedy
Police are searching Lake Hauroko in Southland for a missing person and boat.
Thunderstorms, lightning, driving warnings. What's next?
No matter where you were in NZ last night, you would have experienced thunderstorms.
Baby born on side of road in Southland
The local MP says a lack of maternity services is to blame for the roadside birth.
Man who threatened to kill partner while she held newborn avoids jail
Man sentenced to three months' community detention and nine months' supervision.
Carport falls on caravan in Invercargill
There are reports two people were inside the caravan.
1769 to today: A history of Islam in New Zealand
First recorded Muslims in NZ date back to visit of French ship 250 years ago.
Airport cleaner finds diamond ring after intensive three-day search
'My grandpop had died a few days before and I think it was a sign from him.'
$28,000 payout for bullied worker called 'lazy c-word'
An arborist who alleged he was being bullied has been awarded more than $28,000.
Kakapo chick receives pioneering brain surgery
Lump on kakapo chick's head was caused by failure of skull bones to fuse before hatching.
Two men seriously assaulted in Invercargill; Police seeking good Samaritan who helped victims
Police also want to speak with anyone who witnessed the assault in Invercargill.
Ditch the winter coat - stellar weather to continue
Mild, settled weather not going anywhere.
Opinion: Southland water plan targets farmers
Comment: The burden of the proposed plan falls disproportionately on farmers.
Viewpoint NZ: Fighting climate change, brewing up a craft beer storm and Metiria Turei is back, as an artist
Video news from around the regions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Auckland Islands helicopter crash survivors treated at Southland Hospital
The men were rescued from a southern ocean island beach this morning
'10 Xmases at once': Helicopter boss rescues crash survivors
Aircraft went down in poor weather over the Auckland Islands.
Miracle survival: Trio found alive after helicopter crash
Three survivors found walking a beach.
Ute smashes into police car after family harm incident
Van caught in the middle of the collision was flipped onto its side.
Man who died after Southland motorcycle crash was Invercargill local
Police today said they extended condolences to Robinson's family and friends.
Troubled cannabis event moves south after frantic search for venue
A troubled cannabis event has had a last minute venue change.
China's strong demand for NZ beef, lamb and apples
Demand from China accounts for 24 per cent of New Zealand's exports.
Christchurch attack livestream didn't have 'enough gore' for Facebook to block
Top Facebook director made the admission to a committee of US members of Congress.
'Bucketing down' all weekend across country
Weather warnings for heavy rain are in place for much of the country.
In Lisa's footsteps: Parents retrace daughter's journey
Before Lisa Clark died aged 40, she told her dad: 'I don't want to be forgotten'.
Many massacre remembrance services cancelled following police advice
Events in Southland and Waikato have been cancelled following advice from police.
Schools launch $23K campaign to 'say no to hubs'
School group launches campaign to "say no to hubs" controlling schools.
Buried wreck revealed by low tide
The wreck was unearthed by a low tide coinciding with the super moon.
Death throes of a dairy co-operative
Westland Milk Products wanted to be independent. Now it looks set to be sold to China.
Aussie PM calls for G20-wide social media crackdown
"It is unacceptable to treat the internet as an ungoverned space," Morrison says.