Race to control Kaikōura fires before severe weather hits
Fire crews in Kaikōura are bracing for more severe gales as they battle multiple blazes that destroyed five homes and several other buildings.
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Car theft story unravels after police find drugs, weapons
Car theft story unravels after police find drugs, weapons
Police have recovered guns, knives, batons and hatchets from an allegedly stolen vehicle after an incident in Christchurch.
'Very unusual': Man found dead in Chch finally identified
'Very unusual': Man found dead in Chch finally identified
A man whose death in Christchurch sparked a search to find out who he was has now been formally identified.
'Strong likelihood' measles spreading in the community
'Strong likelihood' measles spreading in the community
Health officials are warning there's a strong likelihood measles is spreading in the community after four cases, including two children, were confirmed this week.
GP named as victim of tree accident
GP named as victim of tree accident
Wellington specialist GP Richard Tyler died after apparently being struck by a falling tree branch during high winds in the capital, according to a health website.
State of emergency declared in Canterbury
State of emergency declared in Canterbury
MetService is urging people to use today to prepare for possible "life-threatening" winds of up to 150kmh expected to lash parts of the South Island tomorrow.
Weather forces change to Dunedin mega strike
Weather forces change to Dunedin mega strike
Several public sector unions say tomorrow's mega strike will go ahead, though severe weather has forced some rallies indoors.
Originair picks up Blenheim-Christchurch connection
Originair picks up Blenheim-Christchurch connection
Small airline Originair is operating new weekday and Sunday flights connecting Blenheim and Christchurch.
Labour scathing of ads targeting 'mega strike'
Labour scathing of ads targeting 'mega strike'
The Labour Party is concerned the Public Service Commissioner is acting in an "overly politicised way", as teachers and health workers prepare for a 'mega strike' this week.
Vehicles destroyed in hospital carpark blaze
Vehicles destroyed in hospital carpark blaze
A blaze that damaged dozens of cars in a Whangarei Hospital carpark is believed to have been caused by a hot exhaust pipe igniting long grass nearby.
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
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
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
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
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
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
'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.