DoC asks for sightings of whale tangled in line
The whale was last spotted at the tip of the South Island, and is likely heading north.
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Pop stars inspire Gloriavale member to escape, pursue music career
Former Gloriavale member chases pop music career after clandestine listening on FM radio.
NZ First turns sour on Westland Milk
NZ First is "deeply concerned" over conflict of interest allegations made about Westland.
Body of missing jet boater washes up on West Coast beach
A local fisherman found the body on a remote beach on the West Coast this morning.
Man, dog, rescued after trapped in cave for three hours
Emergency services were called to the scene near Limestone Track around 3pm.
Remembering NZ's third deadliest earthquake 90 years ago
The 1929 Murchison earthquake's victims were mostly killed by landslides.
Meet John Lennon's Kiwi family: 'I sipped whisky in Beatles' hotel'
Beatles John Lennon and Ringo Starr met extended family members in Wellington in 1964.
'They knew what they were doing': Gold thieves hit West Coast mines
The thieves made off with gold and left hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage.
Killing spree made goldfields look like the Wild West
The Burgess gang committed the Maungatapu murders on goldfields track in Marlborough.
Big chill set to follow wild winds which left thousands without power
Wrap up warm New Zealand, the chilly weather isn't taking a break anytime soon.
3-year-old dies in West Coast farm incident
The preschooler's sudden death has been referred to the Coroner.
Windy, wet weekend for most of the country
It will be a weekend of two halves for much of the country.
$25,000 find: Casual prospector's luck suddenly turns to gold
He found a rock - that turned out to be a nicely formed gold nugget weighing 6.25 ounces.
Weather warning: 'Huge seas', gales and thunderstorms
Fishing out west may not be the best idea this week.
Thunderstorms, lightning, driving warnings. What's next?
No matter where you were in NZ last night, you would have experienced thunderstorms.
'Scary': Govt steps in to help 367 schools - the full list
Officials have stepped into a third of all low-decile schools since 2009.
Flooding down south begins turbulent week of weather
Long-range forecast is for stormy, windy weather across most of the country.
Why air crash investigations take so long
Captain Tim Burfoot explains the lengthy process for air crash investigations.
Weekend bliss as warm weather continues
Almost every single part of the country is experiencing warmer than average temperatures.
Big regional benefits seen in Westland sale
Dairy farming accounts for about 11.7 per cent of the West Coast economy.
Your weather: Frosty start clears to fine weather for most
Dress in layers as the afternoon high is expected to reach the upper teens.
The faces of the seven victims who died in horrific Fox Glacier helicopter crash
Report released on death of seven when chopper fell into the ice of Fox Glacier.
Pike River: What happens next?
Dinghy Pattinson has broken down how the re-entry will play out.
Families of those killed at Pike River wait to witness opening
The official re-entry is due to take place today, after it was postponed.
Shareholders to vote on Westland sale
Shareholders expected to vote in July on conditional sale offer to Chinese company Yili.
'Just incredible': First images inside the Pike River Mine
No one has been back into the mine since November 2010 since the explosion.
Story of the herald of Matariki is finally in print
Kirsty Bennett has published a book for children about the star Puanga.
Search suspended for man missing after jet boat crash on the West Coast
The searches have been temporarily suspended today due to conditions on the river.
'We have to find you': Partner's heartbreak after jet boat crash
Two men were washed downstream on the Taramakau River after a jet boat crash on Friday.
Tributes flow for missing jet boat crash victim
"We have to bring you home to your family and friends."
Chopper pilot's daring water rescue: 'It felt like an eternity'
"You couldn't see more than six inches underwater."
Grieving father of pilot killed in Fox Glacier crash criticises CAA
Mitch Gameren's father said family members were still seeking answers.
Jet boat crash: Chopper crew rescue one but second man swept away
A man is missing after a horror jet boat crash on the West Coast.