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Researchers warn of Pike River mine disaster potential repeat amid WorkSafe shake-up
A health and safety expert believes the minister is being 'dogmatic' in changing WorkSafe.
Thunderstorm warnings across top half of North Island as heavy rain lashes Akl
Warnings of localised flooding, severe gales, waves reaching 6.5 metres and snow.
Rural community well represented in King's Birthday Honours
This year’s honours acknowledge contributors to New Zealand’s rural sector.
Motorcyclist dies following West Coast crash
Emergency services were called to the scene about 5.15pm
'Community have their eyes': Police recover stolen pounamu
Ngāi Tahu members need a permit to collect pounamu from rivers.
Severe weather warning: Auckland Harbour Bridge closures likely
And there are warnings for other regions as a low-pressure system brings wild weather.
Rapid unscheduled disassembly: Musk's Starship hits turbulence again
The first-stage booster blew up instead of splashing down in the Gulf.
Which trades have to come back and fix things the most on new NZ homes?
New data on the building sector covers tradie callbacks, land prices, consents, and more.
Top chef urges shift to cheaper filter coffee as prices rise
Filter coffee demand rises; orders doubled in six months, major supplier says.
'Active weather coming': Heavy rain, wind forecast to sweep back across NZ
Today will offer a brief sunny and calm respite in a wild few days of weather.
'Horrific': Mother's plea after child severely burnt by embers at Northland beach
Her mother urges beachgoers to properly extinguish fires to prevent injuries.
Nelson flooding: Workers use cars to block street from ‘idiot’ drivers creating waves
Nelson is bearing the brunt of heavy rain.
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for parts of North Island
Wild weather in the south looks to be improving, with northern areas in the firing line.
Heavy rain moves north as wet weather system crosses New Zealand
MetService has issued heavy rain and strong wind watches for the middle of the country.
Severe weather warnings as heavy rain, strong winds approach the country
A front is sweeping in from the Tasman Sea.
Hero Pike River survivor convicted after assault at grandmother’s funeral
Daniel Rockhouse apologises for attack on uncle.
Rain, wind and thunder on the way as front sweeps in from the Tasman
MetService has issued safety warnings and advice before bad weather hits NZ on Sunday.
Regional revival as retail activity rises 0.8% across the March quarter
Almost all industries had their activity rise, although hardware did decline.
Editorial: Meth crisis needs a collaborative approach
We must support those on the frontline of this complex and growing emergency.
Ex-top cop's 'super injunction' lifts but media can't report details of allegations
Former deputy police commissioner fighting to stop publication of new allegations.
Severe weather warnings: 120km/h gales, thunderstorms possible
MetService has forecast heavy rain and strong northwest winds.
Weather onslaught: Rain, damaging gales, thunderstorms to sweep over NZ
The stormy conditions have already started in the south and will spread north Sunday.
Wet, windy weather conditions forecast for South Island
Heavy rain and strong wind watches have been issued for the west of the South Island.
The quirky and hilarious moments from Conan O'Brien's NZ journey
He learned he's not quite 'skux' during a comedic lesson with Abbey Howells.
Jevon McSkimming selling properties amid criminal investigation
Properties McSkimming is listed as owning have been put up for sale or sold.
Drugs and gangs: Research reveals messaging apps used to sell cannabis, MDMA
Survey of nearly 11,000 users reveals most popular social media apps to purchase drugs.
The hunt for equity: Fast-track ‘real game-changer’ for mining
Gold prices have reached record levels, touching US$3500 an ounce.