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Glacier Country hostels face liquidation in ongoing travel freeze
Half dozen glacier businesses ready to ''pull the pin'' says Westland mayor.
Vehicle covered, people not: Broken-down ute towed but couple left stranded
'What are we supposed to do, stuck on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere? '
Leak sleuths arrive in Reefton as water loss continues
Reefton households have been on an 'essential use only' notice since the weekend.
Wild weather: Severe gales, heavy rain and snow throughout the week
Winds up to 140km/h are possible in some places.
Ministry of Health keeps quiet on DHB staff vaccination rates
The deadline for DHBs to know this information was August 31.
A Moment In Crime: The Kahui twins - who killed Chris and Cru?
A Moment In Crime podcast looks at the deaths of Auckland twin babies Chris and Cru Kahui.
Wet wet wet: A soggy weekend is on its way
Rain is expected to hit most of the country tomorrow, and it will be heavy in parts.
Scammed: From West Coast beekeeper to Brazilian drug mule
"I never thought I was carrying drugs."
Council seeks lockdown exemption to repair Westport homes
Council wants exemption so tradies can keep repairing flood damaged homes in Westport.
Govt pledges $8m to Westport flood recovery
"This flooding event has profoundly affected many people and their families."
Endangered bats seen for the first time in Franz Josef in decades
One of the country's most endangered mammals has been seen in Franz Josef.
Weather warnings as strong winds, heavy rain forecast
Gusts could reach 130km/h in the Canterbury high country, and up to 120km/h elsewhere.
West Coast Regional rates soar by 30% with more to come
The rates will also jump by 10 per cent next year..
Canterbury rescue helicopter sees 40 per cent rise in mission numbers
July saw 97 missions alone, including eight in just one day.
Wild weather: Heavy snow warnings in the south
The heaviest snow is expected in north Canterbury and south Marlborough.
Wild weather warning: Rain, 'gusty gales' to sweep the country
Thunder and gales forecast, "pretty much everyone is getting rain" and there's snow, too.
Three resign from conservation board over Ngai Tahu conflict
Board members Neil Silverwood, Inger Perkins and Suzanne Hills have all quit.
Wild weather: Auckland gales and snow in the south
Thunderstorms will light up North Island skies across the day before a wild weekend.
Intensive winter grazing improves but not all councils have data on its use
Report shows 7 regional councils have no estimates on how many farms use winter grazing.
Gloriavale man admits sex offences against children
West Coast man has admitted a raft charges relating to the sexual abuse of children.
Heavy rain, gales: Trees falling, roads disrupted in south
A tree has crashed through a kitchen in the Christchurch suburb of Cashmere.
Free fuel vouchers: Promotion to lure visitors to West Coast
Trying to attract visitors to a beautiful part of the world.
Wintry weather set to replace warm spell
Whanganui was 6C above its normal temperature for this time of year on Friday.
Revealed: The cheapest and most expensive places to rent in NZ
The average weekly rent in the cheapest region is $251.
Extension granted for dumping items destroyed in West Coast flooding
Free dumping was expected to end on Thursday but will now end on Sunday.
Buller River flow during flooding the largest of any river in nearly 100 years
Measurements show it had a flow of 7640 cubic metres per second.
Leaps of faith and big aroha rewarded at National Tourism Awards
Awards were a "beacon at the end of 15 months of uncertainty".
One-lane bridge death: Would metal barriers have saved a life?
Sun strike, poor layout, smashed barriers, speed, and fatigue all played a part.
'Dominant issue': Councils at odds over new rules for Airbnbs
Councils and iwi working on a new combined plan to cover the whole West Coast.
Thunderbolts & lightning: Heavy rain, strong winds, storms possible
Rocks Rd (SH6) near Nelson is closed after flooding caused by heavy waves.
Live: Overnight deluge - heavy rain soaks Auckland commute, flood warnings for south
Flood-stricken Buller district is in the firing line again.
Covid bubble returnees and heavy rain cross the Tasman together
Wet weather on way from west, including sodden communities hit by floods last week.