Notorious killer may be recalled to prison after alleged parole breach
Murderer Timothy Taylor has been charged with breaching his parole conditions.
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Hot in the city: Summer scorcher to continue
Beach-lovers rejoice, a scorching Saturday's on the way.
Shark attack penguin flown from West Cost to save rare bird
The penguin was flown 500km to Christchurch after a lucky escape from a shark.
Moo Juice: Farmers adapting to new milk trends
Many across the nation are jumping on the non-homogenised milk bandwagon.
Ōpārara Arches 'bridge too far' for DoC redevelopment
The one thing more fragile than the Park ecosystem was the brittle karst limestone.
NZ's 'most isolated man' gets vaccinated
It takes a two-day walk to get from the Long residence at Gorge River to the nearest town.
Unwind in an alpine rainforest with New Zealand's best travel deals
We bring you the best travel deals going.
Four Hector's dolphins found dead on South Island beaches
The beachcast dolphins were found in the second half of November.
Have dog, will travel: Pet-friendly hotels around New Zealand
Don't leave your best friend behind this summer.
Traffic lights call: South Island reacts to orange
West Coast mayor relieved they aren't being "punished" in lead-up to Christmas.
Temperature boost expected as rain hits West Coast
Some rain was expected for Buller and Westland in the coming days but not as severe.
Watch: Investigation into Greymouth tyre fire handed over to police
Police will reportedly be following up on some leads.
Temperatures to drop over the weekend in South, rise in the north
Over 200mm is forecast to fall within three days on the West Coast.
Room Check: West Coast bach on Big Heart Beach
Big skies and a welcome break at Big Heart Beach.
Prospecting on West Coast surges as gold prices soar
Players large and small are interested in the precious yellow metal.
Gloriavale school teacher admits assaulting pupils
The victims were aged 9, 10 and 11-years-old.
'Justice for our boys': Pike River families hope discovery of bodies could lead to prosecution
Angry father says officials told about bodies a decade ago.
Watch: Pike River recovery 'impossible'; families 'angry, gutted' as remains found
Police say they're unable to recover the remains.
Seven dead: Inquest opens into NZ tourist helicopter crash
Coroner looks to see if industry can be made safer.
MetService warns of thunderstorms and heavy rain
Warnings and watches are in place around the country.
Council distances itself from vax comments by employee
Couple closed their gym because they don't want to exclude unvaccinated people.
Tried and tested travel itineraries for a flawless holiday
If you like the idea of a plan but you're not a planner these travel itineraries are ideal
Enjoy a walk on the wild side at Cape Foulwind in Westport
On the notorious West Coast, the name Cape Foulwind shouldn't raise any eyebrows.
Gloriavale's anti-vaccine dilemma: Get the jab for teachers, or face losing its schools
Gloriavale located in an area that has one of the South Island's lowest vaccine rates.
$100 handout for tourists visiting West Coast this summer
This isn't the first time the Coast has offered cash incentives to tourists.
Get on board the world's most luxurious train journeys
Relive the golden age of travel aboard one of the world's most luxurious train journeys.
Gloriavale school teacher in court on assault charges
Vigilant Standtrue says the "Lord" is helping him with legal representation.
Top Towns: Dunedin leads the way for Covid vaccinations, Wellington closing in
Wellington has climbed six places since Friday and now sits in sixth place.
Rockfall still blocking State Highway 73 as helicopter called in
Road closed today and overnight.
Westland Young Farmers' Club launched
New club in Greymouth set up after people expressed interest in getting involved.
Mobile vaccination clinic targeting young and rural Māori on West Coast
The 4WD mobile clinic will be rolled out to rural communities from next week.
Spring storm: Snow, thunderstorms and strong winds batter South Island
Snow has blanketed Tekapo with temperatures dropping to just 1C.
Covid-19: Vaccine holdout Maureen Pugh has first dose
National MP Maureen Pugh has had her first dose of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccination.