Serious concerns for missing West Coast mum-of-three who 'popped home for lunch'
Barbara Ann Quinn, 41, was reported missing yesterday.
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Wild weather: Timaru evacuation alert issued; SH1 closed, peak flooding expected at 7pm
A local state of emergency has been declared in Timaru following ongoing heavy rainfall.
Police have 'very serious concerns' about missing woman
Police are urgently appealing for sightings of Quinn.
Wanaka sewerage shut down as flood waters rise
Wanaka residents are preparing for potential flooding with rain warnings still in place.
Person trapped after campervan rolls
Emergency workers are battling to free the person trapped in the vehicle.
Shipping container smashes into Buller bridge
Two 20-foot containers washed down the Buller river as one smashes into bridge.
Wild weather kicks off week, unsettled conditions to close it out
After a wild start to the week, weather conditions are expected to remain unsettled.
Wild weather: Caution urged on Harbour Bridge as wind, rain batters the country
Around 400mm of rain has already fallen on West Coast in past 24 hours.
Travel chaos: Air NZ cancels 35 flights as severe storm hits
Heavy rain is expected to lash the West Coast all week.
Wild weather on way: Air NZ cancels morning flights to Wellington
Air NZ has cancelled some morning flights to Wellington because of the wild weather.
Massive storm strikes today - here's where it will hit
The storm will bring "pockets of severe weather", potentially in both islands for a time.
Summer starts with a blow: Huge storm set to strike NZ
Temperatures set to soar on Wednesday.
Watch: NZ's dumbest criminals? Firestarters post social media video
Two boys tried to set the club grounds on fire, then uploaded the footage to Instagram.
Summer blown away: Massive storm brews off NZ coast
Flooding and dangerous roads expected in West Coast as week of heavy rain looms.
'The grief envelops you'; Shower death mum speaks out
Carbon monoxide tragedy: A mother's anguish.
Your weather: Sunny end to spring, rain possible for cricket
It'll be a mostly fine day for many in New Zealand, but rain is around the corner.
Early start to Summer: fine weather this week
The weather is set to be fine all week, with a slight blip on Wednesday settling by Friday
Body found at the Ōkārito River mouth, West Coast
Police say the body of a man was recovered from the lagoon mouth around 10:30am.
Thousands of West Coasters march against law changes
The protestors are rallying changes to whitebaiting, mining and farming rules.
Life at Gloriavale: Leavers describe fear inside - and the freedom of escape
Some devotees call the leaders the SS in secret - in reference to Nazi Germany.
Driver killed after car hit by falling rocks
The car was struck by rockfall near Murchison in the South Island.
'Turn your life around': Grieving father says killer reminds him of slain son
"It will be a double loss if he doesn't make something of himself now" - victim's dad.
Our population is growing, so why are NZ's towns dying?
While New Zealand's population is rising, many small rural towns are dying. Why?
Dead, washed up rats to be sent for toxicology testing
The theory that it was 1080 is highly unlikely, a DOC manager says.
'Drunk as a skunk' – how a serial drink-driver got let off
Police "stubbornness" resulted in the offender getting off the hook.
3300 lightning strikes, Auckland Airport grounds flights
Stormy cold front passing over NZ brings wild weather, overnight lows forecast to drop.
Rugby: NZ Heartland XV lose to Vanua XV in second clash
Errors and penalties in slippery conditions prove costly in rematch with home side.
Rugby: NZ Heartland XV defeats Vanua XV in Lautoka
Humid conditions and committed opposition means victory had to be grinded out.
Haunted by his horror: Murderer claims he has PTSD, still refused parole
Murderer thought to be suffering from PTSD as result of stabbing pensioner to death
South Canterbury's Willie Wright wrangles West Coast weather for Lochore Cup win
Excellent goal kicking performance in adverse conditions for victory in Greymouth.
Another day in the mid-latitudes: Warm for some, wet for others
As usual it's a mixed bag weather-wise, with heat for some, and rain for others.
Hot, hot, hot: Break out summer gear for weekend
Some areas will have temperatures 8C above average, MetService says.
Police told bullying victim to retract statement or face legal action
Former constable who says he was victim of bullying has been threatened with legal action.
Rugby: Meads and Lochore Cup finalists found in Heartland Championship
North Otago and Wanganui will battle for the ultimate prize of the Meads Cup.