More heavy rain, damaging wind warnings
Heavy rain and severe gales are forecast to batter parts of NZ as far south as North Canterbury.
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Heavy rain warning for upper South Is
Heavy rain warning for upper South Is
Heavy rain and severe gales are forecast to batter parts of NZ as far south as North Canterbury.
Taking shellfish from Auckland rockpools banned
Taking shellfish from Auckland rockpools banned
After a public outcry, the government is imposing a two-year ban on taking shellfish from rockpools north of Auckland - and the minister in charge is blaming migrant communities.
Wellington Water boss resigns over sewage disaster
Wellington Water boss resigns over sewage disaster
The chair of Wellington Water has resigned following a 'disastrous' fault at the Moa Point treatment plant.
Christchurch council may bring in drinking water
Christchurch council may bring in drinking water
Christchurch City Council is looking at bringing in drinking water as supermarkets sell out, after a boil water notice for bacteria contamination was sent to tens of thousands of residents.
Dramatic rescue from flooding, man dies in submerged car
Dramatic rescue from flooding, man dies in submerged car
An Ōtorohanga resident has described a dramatic rescue after he woke to find himself waist-deep in floodwater. And man has died after becoming submerged in a car at Puketotara.
Calls for dedicated Cook Strait rescue tug
Calls for dedicated Cook Strait rescue tug
Not having a dedicated open-ocean rescue tug for Cook Strait is putting lives and economic lifelines in peril, authorities say.
Boil water notice for Christchurch suburbs
Boil water notice for Christchurch suburbs
Christchurch residents in eastern suburbs are being warned to boil their water due to bacteria contamination.
Wine village will lose key roads in severe floods
Wine village will lose key roads in severe floods
Large parts of South Wairarapa could become inaccessible in the event of severe flooding, with key access routes into Martinborough set to close.
Chch mass murderer has made 686 complaints while behind bars
Chch mass murderer has made 686 complaints while behind bars
The Christchurch terrorist made almost 700 complaints about life behind bars but his claims of torturous prison conditions are exaggerated, a court has heard.
Unease over Collins' rival-free appointment to top job
Unease over Collins' rival-free appointment to top job
Judith Collins was the only person considered for the role of Law Commission president - with no recruitment process, no selection panel and no rival candidates.
Terrorist was 'between a rock and a rock' when pleading guilty - Crown
Terrorist was 'between a rock and a rock' when pleading guilty - Crown
The terrorist who massacred 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques is in prison because he committed the crime, not because of a coerced guilty plea, the Crown says.
Mixed emotions as farm turned into subdivision
'Too good for housing': Mixed emotions as family farm turned into subdivision
Two Canterbury sisters have mixed emotions as their family farm is turned into a large housing estate.
Children flee burning school bus
Children flee burning school bus
A bus carrying children has been extensively damaged by a fire.
Campground evacuated over landslide risk
'Devastated': Hawke's Bay campground evacuated over landslide risk
Campers are shocked and devastated as a Hawke's Bay campground is evacuated due to the "extreme" risk of a landslide, the manager says.
Information sought about disgraced ex-priest
Information sought about disgraced former priest
Anyone with information about a former Christchurch priest and his historical sexual offending is being urged to report it to the police.
Rescue teams sent as North Island braces for drenching
Rescue teams sent as North Island braces for drenching
Rescue teams have been sent to the North Island's east coast in readiness for more heavy rain and the risk of landslides.
Stolen tools seen on Marketplace recovered
Stolen tools seen on Marketplace recovered
A quick-thinking member of the public led police to a burglar after spotting their own stolen tools for sale on Facebook Marketplace.
One dead, three injured after Canterbury highway crash
One dead, three injured after Canterbury highway crash
One person is dead and three people are injured after a crash in north Canterbury this morning.
Lack of affordable rentals for disabled: study
Lack of affordable rentals for disabled: study
A lack of accessible and affordable rental properties is leaving many disabled people stuck in emergency accommodation that is unsuited to their needs.