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.
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'Threat to life': 150kmh winds on way as wild weather bears down
'Threat to life': 150kmh winds on way as wild weather bears down
Updated 12.00 pm
MetService is warning of possible threats to life as an extreme weather system packing winds of up to 150kmh bears down on the country tomorrow.
'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.
'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.
Race to control Kaikōura fires before severe weather hits
Race to control Kaikōura fires before severe weather hits
Updated 11.05 am
Crews battling fires that destroyed five homes near Kaikōura are hoping to take advantage of a lull in conditions today before more severe weather arrives tomorrow.
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.
Te Pāti Māori MP responds to overspend allegations
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
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.