Summer scorcher: Christchurch NZ's warmest place, pushing 31C
A foehn wind is responsible for the warmer weather.
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Revealed: Which surname rules the South Island?
It is the most common in the Canterbury, Otago, West Coast and Nelson regions.
Fatal crash between car and van on West Coast
The crash happened on State Highway 6 at about 1.22pm on Wednesday.
'Pride and sadness': Pike River team reaches planned furthest point in mine
The agency reached the roof fall, 2.260km up the drift access tunnel, on Tuesday.
Journey back to the gold-digging, beer-swilling West Coast
There are many highlights in this Gold Rush town and one-time Kiwi pub capital.
Wellington median house prices jump 27.7 per cent
Last month nearly 20 per cent of homes in the capital sold for $1 million or more.
Gloriavale: Ex-member takes landmark court action to remove leadership
John Ready wants the courts to step in over leadership concerns.
Sinkhole on West Coast a 'wake-up call'
A man at the Brunner Workingmen's Club exposed an underground cavern on the weekend.
Ventilation device installed 2000m up Pike River drift
The device, VCD2, was installed on Tuesday.
Rough weather on way for Wellington, parts of South Island
Heavy rain and strong winds are set to put a dampener on summer in parts of NZ today.
Debris from storm closes popular cycle trail, road
High sea levels caused by adverse weather carried debris onto the road and cycle trail.
Winter comes early: Summer snow in South Island
A cold snap brought around 8cm of snow to the Cardrona Alpine Resort today.
Monteith's brewery gifted to the Coast
The Greymouth brewery dates back to 1868; Monteith's was founded on the Coast.
Monster waves 10m-high possible amid wild weather
Giant swells and 10m waves in southwest NZ possible amid bout of wild mid-week weather.
Hokitika councillor's brush with death after freak lawnmower accident
A small stone, flicked off a blade, nearly killed Hokitika councillor Latham Martin.
Leigh Hart: A laugh over beer and chips
Comedian Leigh Hart talks through his journey to becoming a beer and chips magnate.
Meet the Kiwis living with worse mobile coverage than the developing world
The Government is forking out $270m in a race to end mobile black spots by 2022.
'It's desperate down there': West Coast town hanging on for Govt help
Unless promised life support comes through, Franz Josef will flatline, councillor says.
Coast to Coast: Surviving and thriving on a 243km challenge
Aer you up to cycling, walking and kayaking across the South Island in four days?
From Wet Jacket Arm to Hoon Hay: The many strange names of New Zealand
There are 50,519 place names in New Zealand. Some are rather odd.
Five geothermal hotspots for summer
From established attractions to remote pools - there's something for everyone.
Air care: Taking to the skies with the Flying Doctors
The service is getting busier - and more expensive to run.
Wild weather: 7000+ lightning strikes, 8C below average in places
Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for parts of the North Island.
Dramatic pic shows injured climbers roped to side of mountain
The pair, hurt in a rockslide, were forced to spend the night huddling at 1800m.
Dramatic rescue: Climbers caught in terrifying Mt Cook rockfall
Activating distress signal probably saved lives, rescuers say.
Concerns NZ tourist town will 'shrivel up and die' if borders stay closed
The West Coast has had a challenging year with no foreign visitors since March.
Part of West Coast's main highway to stay closed through afternoon
State Highway 6 is shut at the Fox River bridge.
Crashing petrels moving south as lights dimmed in Punakaiki
Each year they leave their homes and fly to feeding grounds across the Pacific Ocean.
Former Gloriavale member: 'Sex was talked about at every meal'
Former member alleges incest, sexual assault, child abuse, and bullying.
West Coast councils divided over Airbnb regulation
Some are urging a crackdown on Airbnb while others prefer a hands-off approach.
'He failed to keep children safe': Gloriavale principal stood down amid child abuse investigation
Faithful Pilgrim did not secure the safety and wellbeing of learners, leavers tell.
Found: Ex-Gloriavale member missing for a week
Concerns were raised after Peter Faithful went missing on December 12.