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Fatal fire: Elderly artist’s remains found beside favourite chair
The fire started with embers falling from the fireplace, but there were no smoke alarms.
Covid-19 ‘brain fog’ likely factor in near head-on train crash
The experienced engineer recently returned to work following an absence due to the virus.
Cops seize $60m of ‘tainted’ property allegedly linked to criminals
A look at some of the properties targeted by police - and why they made the move.
'Imploding': Behind the documentary exploring if there's any future for Gloriavale
A popular documentary tracks the history of the controversial community.
The confession that provided new hope in a 50-year-old cold case
A Herald investigation in 2019 uncovered fresh evidence in a 50-year-old unsolved murder.
Where will the best weather be on New Year’s Eve?
Unsettled weather will continue over much of country on Tuesday.
‘Sorry to be the Christmas Grinch’: Bad weather forecast for parts of NZ
Meanwhile, a meteorologist gives his pick for where he would like to spend Christmas Day.
How stolen pounamu's return paved way for historic public sale
Authentic Tahutahi pounamu available only at Westland Greenstone, Hokitika.
Ex-Gloriavale man found dead in suspected suicide at West Coast hotel
Police say the death is not being treated as suspicious.
$50k apartment NZ's cheapest 2024 sale so far
The $50k apartment might have looked like a steal, but came with a sting.
Gloriavale risks closure after court allows BNZ to shut its accounts
Two-year legal dispute over BNZ's bid to ditch Gloriavale ends.
Farmers hope for cattle river grazing renewals
Conservation groups have long opposed allowing cattle in the braided river valleys.
Enraged butcher was chopping veges before using knives to stab wife to death
Peter Lamont will be released from prison and deported to Britain next year.
Pike River 14 years on: Decision over criminal charges looms
Police confirm they are working with Crown Solicitor on prosecution case.
Paid parking coming to NZ's top tourist spots
A drive to these natural attractions won't be free for much longer.
Clean-up under way after record-breaking deluge hits West Coast
Officials to assess damage across the region caused by yesterday's heavy rainfall.
'They're a resilient bunch': Westland Mayor commends locals amid extreme weather
Franz Josef was having its wettest day since 1979.
‘Wettest day since 1979’: State of emergency for Westland as flooding causes evacuations, road closures, slips
Part of SH6 will stay closed all weekend due to flooding, fallen trees and slips.
Scorcher! Areas to hit 30C for the first time in 21 months; police warn of flooded roads
It appears to be a tale of two islands for this weekend's weather.
West Coast’s Fox Glacier Highway closed after crash
Initial reports stated there were serious injuries.
NZ records lowest Labour weekend road toll in over 10 years
The official holiday road toll period ended at 6am this morning.
Regional councillor denies grandstanding claim after meeting removal
Allan Birchfield: 'I’m just trying to do my best for the people who elected me.'
‘Cowboy’ behind Wild West-themed attraction jailed over underground weed bunker
The drug operation was uncovered by the police after secret surveillance.
Strong southern Kiwis contingent fly home to hunt Kangaroos in Christchurch
The return of the South Island Kiwi and the historic departure of rugby's silverware.
South Island braces for downpours, half a metre of rain could fall at altitude
A heavy rain watch has already been issued for Fiordland.
'The sweet spot': Best times, places for Kiwis to see once-in-a-lifetime comet
Astronomer recommends leaving the city and heading west for rare sighting.
'Once in a lifetime': Kiwis have chance to see comet reappearing after 80,000 years
The best chance to see the comet would be to leave the city and head west.