11 deaths, 4404 new cases today amid nursing 'crisis' warning
The Covid case numbers update comes as a nurses' union warns of a chronic lack of staff.
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Live: 16 deaths, 4869 new cases; border worker testing to be dropped
Some families are being infected with Covid-19 for the third time.
Double tragedy: Joint inquest for double killer's victim and father of his first victim
Shock news that Paul Wilson had killed again too much for first victim's father.
Westland resumes milk collection at Gloriavale after court injunction
Westland previously announced it was stopping milk collection from Gloriavale-owned farms.
Covered in mud: Passenger train hits slip on West Coast
The slip was caused by a deluge of heavy rain.
Sunbed not at fault in Kiwi's tanning salon death
A specialist engineer found no fault with the sunbed Tauwhare could have used.
The cheapest places to buy a house in NZ
Bargains are plentiful but smart vendors can turn a profit with the right renovation.
Residents encouraged to evacuate as severe weather lashes West Coast
People are advised to take bedding, water, food, medication, warm clothes and their pets.
Wild weather: Flooding threatens homes, 21,500 lightning strikes in 12 hours
Tornadoes are possible and winds could damage trees and power lines, forecaster warns.
Kiwis wake to storms and snowfall as dreary winter weather hits most of NZ
With severe wind and thunderstorm watches in place, DoC warns it's safer to stay put.
'Four days of unstable weather': Electrical storms, gales, snow to sea level
Forecasters expect the storm to linger to the middle of next week.
'Adhere to values of wider NZ': Westland suspends Gloriavale milk collection indefinitely
Westland Milk Products will stop taking milk from Gloriavale farms.
Thrill of the chase: Brothers' quest to find NZ's biggest native trees
Kevin and Phil Baker have loved trees since they were kids.
Kiwi found dead at UK tanning salon, husband wants answers
The 30-year-old was discovered dead after more than two hours in her room at the salon.
'Evil, cannibalistic and demonic': Former resident reveals Gloriavale's view of Māori
Former resident Constance Ready is healing from her time with the Gloriavale.
Two Gloriavale senior leaders resign following public apology
The resignations were reportedly part of Gloriavale's commitment to change.
Live: 5836 cases today, five virus-related deaths, 403 people in hospital
Ten patients are in intensive care today.
Black mould plagues Tasman Police HQ - prisoners driven to other centres
Road trips for prisoners to other centres after mould closes cells at Tasman Police HQ.
'Waves of rain' for NZ, severe thunderstorms possible for North Island
Rainfall of up to 40mm an hour is forecast in Northland this evening.
Gloriavale leaders apologise for 'abhorrent' sexual abuse, child labour
Landmark court decision opens the door for further court action against Gloriavale.
Alpine Fault: 'Likely to be huge' - Communities preparing for a rupture
There is a 75 per cent chance of an earthquake on the Alpine Fault in the next 50 years.
Alpine Fault: The small town caught directly in the middle
Geotechnical reports have recommended moving the township.
300 fishing vessels to be fitted with cameras from August
The software was designed to reduce footage storage and review costs.
Shipping network could clear up clogged highways
Biggest shipping news 'this century' as millions funnelled into local network.
Alpine Fault: Landslides, flooding, liquefaction predicted
Another significant consequence of the quake will be damage to the power network.
Alpine Fault: Is NZ ready for quake longer, stronger than Chch?
There has been a major quake on the fault roughly every 300 years. The last one? 1717.
Icy blast hits NZ: 849 lightning strikes, flooding - and big swell, snow on the way
Strong winds, heavy rain across NZ, and brace for a temperature drop down south on Friday.
Kiwis' Milky Way photos named best in the galaxy
The competition highlights the importance of preserving wild, dark places.
Local sits on wanted criminal until police arrive
Gang member had evaded the armed offenders squad.
'Changed the dynamic': Anti-vax sentiment worrying West Coast DHB
'Vaccine fatigue' in the community real, one board member said.
Rare 'Smeagol' slug found
Discovery of slimy gravel maggot, named after Tolkein's Gollum, delights researchers.
Watch: 'We knew the cost' - Gloriavale member on why his family had to leave
Zion Pilgrim left the Gloriavale community with his family in 2020.
WorkSafe inspectors to visit Gloriavale
Government agencies stepping in after child labour was confirmed at West Coast compound.
Former Gloriavale Dairy farmer shocked by Employment Court decision
James Harrison said he 'probably' did hit working schoolboys.