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    Watch: Pedestrian blown into traffic by Wellington wind

    Watch: Pedestrian blown into traffic by Wellington wind

    A dramatic video shows the moment a pedestrian is blown off their feet and into traffic in Wellington.

    Tree falls on Christchurch school bus

    The bus was waiting for the school pick up at the Rapaki bus stop when the tree fell on top of it...

    Tree falls on Christchurch school bus

    A large tree fell on a Christchurch Metro bus this afternoon, just before it was about to pick up school children.

    Wild weather wreaks havoc for many

    Wild weather wreaks havoc for many

    One person has died, thousands are without power and evacuation warnings have been issued while multiple scrub fires burn, as severe winds buffet parts of NZ.

    Planes grounded at Christchurch Airport

    Planes grounded at Christchurch Airport late this afternoon. Photo: RNZ

    Planes grounded at Christchurch Airport

    Operations at Christchurch Airport have been paused, leading to the cancellation of flights in and out of the city due to severe weather.

    Warnings as weather hikes outdoor fire risks

    File photo

    Warnings as weather hikes outdoor fire risks

    Fire officials are warning of an elevated fire danger in many areas, including Southland, as ongoing wild spring weather hammers the country.

    Labour MP stepping down in Christchurch

    Labour MP stepping down in Christchurch

    Christchurch Central Labour MP Duncan Webb will not seek re-election in next year's general election.

    High winds claim campervans in Canterbury

    High winds claim campervans in Canterbury

    High winds are making life difficult for campervan drivers in Canterbury, where two of the vehicles have rolled today.

    Rock thrown through MP's car window

    Photo: Supplied by Matt Doocey

    Rock thrown through window of Canterbury MP's car

    A Canterbury MP was "pretty disappointed" to discover his car had been vandalised.

    Man accused of slavery goes on trial

    Moeaia Tuai is on trial before the High Court at Auckland. Photo: RNZ

    Man accused of slavery goes on trial

    An Auckland man controlled two teenagers "as if they were his property", put them to work and kept their money, a jury has been told.

    'Ah crap, here we go': Kiwi runner survives bear attack in Japan

    Billy Halloran on his way to hospital after the bear attack, along with an x-ray of his broken...

    'Ah crap, here we go': Kiwi runner survives bear attack in Japan

    A Kiwi living in Japan had his arm broken and calf muscles punctured when he was attacked by a bear in the foothills of Myoko.

    Te Pāti Māori MP responds to overspend allegations

    Te Pati Maori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Te Pāti Māori MP responds to overspend allegations

    Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has hit back at the allegations of "major overspending" from her own party, insisting her electorate budget has never been overspent.

    Concern at Hauraki marine protection law

    The new rules allow some commercial fishing in two of the 12 high protection areas. Photo: Raewyn...

    Concern at Hauraki marine protection law

    The new Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Act - in force from this weekend - has been watered down and politicised, a recreational fishing advocacy group says.

    New uniforms, stationery if pupils attend school

    Students at Te Kōmanawa Rowley Primary School who turn up for 80% of the time will get a new...

    New uniforms, stationery if pupils attend school

    Parents at a Christchurch school are being offered financial incentives if their children meet attendance targets.

    Winging it until pets allowed on buses

    Tony Church and his budgie 'Monster' riding the bus on Stanmore Rd. Photo: Geoff Sloan

    Winging it until pets allowed on buses

    Tony Church is legally blind and almost every day takes his budgie Monster on the bus in Christchurch. But there is a problem.

    Wesley College closing hostels over safety concerns

    Boarding hostels at Wesley College, in Paerata at the northern end of Pukekohe, will close at the...

    Wesley College closing hostels over safety concerns

    The country's oldest registered secondary school says it's shuttering its boarding hostels due to ongoing concerns around student safety.

    Girl given vaccination at school against mother's wishes

    Initial research shows being fully vaccinated with a booster shot is proving effective against...

    Girl given vaccination at school against mother's wishes

    An 11-year-old girl was given a vaccination at school even though her mother ticked a box on a form refusing consent for this to happen.

    NZ sports academy charter school to open next year

    Act New Zealand leader David Seymour. File photo

    NZ sports academy charter school to open next year

    A new Upper Hutt sports academy has been announced as the latest charter school to be created, with it set to open early next year.

    Cyclist 'could easily have been killed' in hit-and-run

    Mark Weston spent two weeks in hospital with a broken back and feared he would never walk again...

    Cyclist 'could easily have been killed' in hit-and-run

    A Christchurch cyclist who was badly injured and "left for dead" in a violent hit-and-run is calling for better behaviour from drivers, urging them to share the road with bikes.

    Double whammy of wild weather

    Double whammy of wild weather

    Wild weather that caused chaos across the South has eased, but MetService warns of more to come - including a "big day" later in the week.

    New sanctions to help beneficiaries find jobs - minister

    Social Development Minister Louise Upston. Photo: RNZ/Mark Papalii

    New sanctions to help beneficiaries find jobs - minister

    Social Development Minister Louise Upston says the two new sanctions being introduced for beneficiaries are practical and will help improve their chances of finding a job.
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