Watch: Govt to provide relief fund for flood-affected regions
Extensive clean-up ahead, say ministers after viewing damage.
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Wild weather: Tornado, thunderstorm warning for Auckland, Northland, Waikato, Coromandel
Warning of 120 kilometre per hour winds or a small tornado.
Wild weather: Some flood workers do not know what kind of house they will return to
First responders who lost their homes in the Westport flood are still helping others.
Wild weather: 'It started seeping up through the floorboards'
Westport evacuees abandoned their homes as they filled with water in the floods.
West Coast tourists flee weather, cut school holidays short
Holidaymakers cut holidays short to avoid 'red weather' warning.
When it rains, it pours: Rare red warning issued for parts of New Zealand
Slips, floodings and possible thunderstorms for some parts of the South Island.
'Incredibly infectious': RSV cases now in West Coast
There have been seven confirmed cases of RSV in the region.
'Disgraceful outcome': Councillor challenges government shutdown of gold venture
The owner of the land was working under an exploration permit.
First Kiwis at world chef competition seek cash, MIQ beds, Charolais beef and tomatoes
They say tomato, we say it's not in season - world chef competition tests Kiwi ingenuity.
School holidays weather: Unsettled week ahead
Tekapo was the coldest spot this morning at -7 with Manapouri and Timaru close behind.
'Not gonna happen': Pike River families take fight over sealing mine to court
The Govt announced in March funding had run out and it would permanently seal the mine.
A Moment In Crime: Murder at Mangere Mountain, the Claire Hills cold case
In this month's A Moment In Crime we look at the Claire Hills murder.
700,000 Kiwis over 60 haven't had first Covid jab
Many people over 65 years old have been frustrated at being unable to get vaccinated.
Nine DHBs still unaware of staff vaccination status
Is your DHB recording its staff vaccination information?
Mid-week blast: Severe weather warning issued for parts of NZ
A nasty pair of fronts are set to bring rain, snow and gales to central and southern NZ.
SNAs here, there and everywhere on West Coast – maps suggest
West Coast mayors this month appealed to the Government to rethink its SNA rules.
Duck shooters' desperate efforts to save driver of vehicle that plunged into river
Fatal accident 'another blow for the community following a series of sad events'.
Antarctic polar blast: Sea level snow in south possible, cold weekend for most
Rain, strong wind and snow are on the cards this weekend.
Man dead after Ute goes into West Coast river
The incident happened on Wanganui Flat Rd at about 9.15am today.
Soapy scandal: Free-for-all after failure to install coin machine at tourist showers
Locals are taking advantage of new public showers in Blackball after building botch-up.
Former council chairman pinged over waste-dumping
The West Coast Regional Council has thrown the book at the operators of a private dump.
Blackball: The town of 300 that wouldn't die
The West Coast town is said to be flourishing with houses being bought 'sight unseen'.
West Coast men face raft of child sexual abuse charges
Four West Coast men face raft of child sexual abuse charges and have appeared in court.
Police continue investigating Gloriavale sexual and physical abuse allegations
Police and Oranga Tamariki were on site at the community last month.
Race bigotry alive and well on West Coast, health study finds
A study of Māori living in the region finds racial bigotry poses a challenge for whānau.
'Disrespectful': Rest home Covid vaccination disparity revealed
The delay in Auckland's rollout was having a big impact on flu vaccinations.
Missing helicopter search: Pilot found after chilly night grounded in remote Alps
Helicopter went missing just an hour after wedding party crashed onto golf course.
Gloriavale court action: Ex-member, leaders reach settlement
Agreement reached at least until end of 2022.
Fire crews responding to blaze at old Inangahua Arms Hotel in Reefton
Fire crews are at the scene of a large fire in Reefton this morning.
Pike River final sealing on hold – reports
Pike River Recovery Agency officials remain tight-lipped.
Police spent $22,000 for a protest - but nobody turned up
Police had prepared for violent clashes.
Canterbury flooding: Railway damage worse than first believed
South Island's rail network took a battering.
Bestiality in New Zealand: Shocking extent of indecency with animals revealed
Shocking number of cases over the last decade.
What caused the Canterbury flood? Three questions answered
We can't call it a 'one-in-100 year' event, but can say climate change likely contributed.