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Search resumes for missing tramper in Milford Sound
Eli Sweeting was overdue from a day trip to climb Mitre Peak a week ago.
Work begins on which stories to include in Southland's new museum
Invercargill City Council and Waihōpai Rūnaka say mana whenua stories will have a key role in Te Unua Museum.
St John call taker helps deliver baby at home during 111 call
A phone operator who talked a woman through delivering her daughter's baby over the phone has met the family in an emotional get-together.
'Attack on women': Minister to halt all 33 current pay equity claims
Unions are calling it "shameful", but Workplace Relations Minister Brooke Van Velden says it will "significantly reduce costs to the Crown".
'Very cruel thing': Animal charity seeks dog owner from disturbing video
The man was filmed slamming the dog to the ground and kicking it at a Manurewa park.
'Fresh eyes' investigation finds systemic failings in stillbirth
The Health and Disability Commissioner reopened the complaint eight years after the 'high risk' pregnancy.
Levin shaken by moderate 4.1 earthquake
Many residents continued as if nothing had happened, others felt the tremor.
Mayor praises storm response, promises 'better system' for Little River
Phil Mauger concedes Lake Forsyth should have opened earlier to reduce flooding on Banks Peninsula.
How to watch a stunning meteor shower over New Zealand this week
What is the Eta Aquariids and how can you get a glimpse?
Wellington Airport's giant, Hobbit-themed eagles to be replaced
What will replace them is being kept under wraps.
A 'win for the ages': How the world's media saw Labor win
Anthony Albanese has outperformed former Labour luminaries, Kevin Rudd and Bob Hawke, one report says.
Volunteers warn more is needed to halt invasive seaweed species
A hapū tackling the invasive seaweed caulerpa warns it will spread to the rest of the country, devastating coastal environments and economies, unless more is invested in stopping it short where it is…
Sir Bob Jones' death 'huge loss for New Zealand', Prime Minister says
Sir Bob Jones is being remembered for his intellect, humour and as a complex character in tributes following his death. Audio
'Would've been a goner': Woman escapes near-death scrape with falling branch
The Lower Hutt resident needed something to calm her nerves after the incident.
Watch: Rescue helicopter footage shows extent of Canterbury flooding
Slips have caused widespread road closures and evacuations across the region.
How to stay safe and what to know about closures, cancellations, evacuations
Warnings are covering huge parts of the country.
'As bad as it gets': Residents flee flooding in state of emergency
Selwyn Huts residents have been asked to evacuate as rivers rise and rain lashes already sodden ground.
Ferries cancelled as snow, wind and rain forecast to lash country
Interislander and Bluebridge have cancelled Cook Strait sailings ahead of swells of up to 7 metres. Audio
Prisoners to be banned from voting again, defying court ruling
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says Cabinet has agreed to reinstate a total ban - defying both expert advice and a High Court ruling. Audio
Warriors keep unchanged starting line-up against Cowboys in Magic Round
The only injury-forced switch comes on the bench.
Venomous sea snake found at Auckland beach now dead
A venomous sea snake found at a north Auckland beach appears to have been fatally bitten by a dog or bashed to death.
Severe thunderstorm warning for Northland lifted
MetService's weather radar detected severe thunderstorms near Kaitaia, the Maungataniwha Range and Victoria Valley on Sunday morning.
Diver bitten by great white shark flown to hospital
A diver is recovering well after being bitten by a shark at Dusky Sound in Fiordland National Park.
Lord of the Rings fan killed after accepting lift - inquest
Joseph Snode died in a single-vehicle crash on the West Coast on 28 January 2024.