Flight with 141 on board struck by lightning, diverted to Christchurch Airport
Flight stuck by lightning diverted to Christchurch Airport, passengers safe.
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Whanganui's sporting week
The long running traditional school sports exchange had a predictable outcome.
Local Focus: Wairarapa candidates address credibility
Wairarapa candidates on credibility to end recession. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Wairarapa candidates address credibility
Wairarapa candidates on party credibility to end recession. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
National promises to double Wellington's tunnels in $4b spend-up
Party announces commitment to transport if elected.
Local Focus: Who is Celia Wade-Brown, Green candidate for Wairarapa?
Celia spills the beans. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Who is Mike Butterick, National candidate for Wairarapa?
National's man for Wairarapa. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Who is Ron Mark, NZFirst candidate for Wairarapa?
Lack of confidence is not an issue for Ron Mark. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Who is Kieran McAnulty, Labour candidate for Wairarapa?
Kieran McAnulty's Wairarapa electorate self-profile. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Who is Mike Butterick, National candidate for Wairarapa?
National's man for Wairarapa. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Who is Kieran McAnulty, Labour candidate for Wairarapa?
Kieran McAnulty's Wairarapa electorate profile. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Who is Celia Wade-Brown, Green candidate for Wairarapa?
Celia spills the beans. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Who is Ron Mark, NZ First candidate for Wairarapa?
Lack of confidence is not an issue for Ron Mark. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Damaged billboards: Labour MP spends Sunday fixing hoardings
A Labour MP says he's also spent today fixing up damaged billboards.
Local Focus: Why not just tax the rich? Wairarapa candidates argue tax
Responses to the Greens wealth tax idea. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Why not just tax the rich? Wairarapa candidates argue tax
Responses to the Greens wealth tax idea. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Demand for water in Wellington could outstrip supply by 2026
Region looking to water meters ahead of coming up with $250 million for new water source.
'Clearly false': Judith Collins on new political poll
The National leader is in Manawatu where she announced a $200m roading project.
90 minutes to spare ... in Greytown
An insider's guide to making the most of a short stop in this Wairarapa town.
Chilly start but sun coming for most of the country
Frosty start to give way to fine weather for most of New Zealand.
Audrey Young: Collins tries out campaign jokes
Comment: National leader almost a pro on the campaign trail.
'Just gutted': Family without credit card denied entry to hotel
Jade Legge's family had to drive 300km home again because the rest of the region was full.
Local Focus: Wairarapa electorate explained
Anything can happen in Wairarapa. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Wairarapa electorate explained
Anything can happen in the Wairarapa electorate. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Where I'd Rather Be: Greytown
What to eat, where to drink, and the best places to stay in one of NZ's prettiest towns.
Victim lost leg in 'meth-fuelled' shooting
Rex Daley had a hard upbringing and was badly affected by the death of relative Lillybing.
Monster waves, snow, gales: Desert Rd closed as NZ wakes up in the freezer
Rug up warm, the cold is here to stay, with snow warnings out in force for many areas.
Hawke's Bay elections: Who is standing so far?
Who has put their hand up so far, and join us in a 2017 flashback.
What's worse? Wellington's trains or its buses?
This morning's commute in the capital was by all accounts an absolute shambles.
'Give me a massage': Hospital technician pesters 19-year-old cleaner
The cleaner was 'in shock and frightened' as he nudged her towards the bed.
Church displays 'all lives matter' message
The controversial phrase has sprung up in response to the Black Lives Matter movement.
Labour selects lawyer to replace Louisa Wall in Manurewa seat
Wall had been pursuing legal action against her party over a late nomination.
Cowboy roofer avoids jail after $100k scam to fund gambling
Macaulay Marchant left trail of misery when he used clients' money to live the high life.
The art of slow travel: Discovering the Wairarapa
Discovering ancient lighthouses and brilliant bookstores a few hours from the capital.