More heavy rain on the way for flooded regions
Following a helicopter survey, Tasman's deputy mayor says damage to the Motueka Valley is more extensive than could be seen from the ground.
Soggy showdown: Resident confronts council boss
Soggy showdown: Resident confronts council boss
A Spring Creek resident confronted the boss of the Marlborough District Council as he and the mayor visited the flooded township after a "precautionary" 24-hour evacuation order was lifted.
Whānau of missing 17-year-old 'distraught'
Whānau of missing 17-year-old 'distraught'
Whetu Bennett was last seen outside an Auckland mall early on Tuesday afternoon.
Pair rescued from car rooftop in Canterbury
Pair rescued from car rooftop in Canterbury
Two men have been rescued by helicopter after they became stranded on the rooftop of their car in a flooded river in Canterbury.
Residents advised to remain cautious after floods
Residents advised to remain cautious after floods
A Civil Defence controller for Nelson/Tasman has urged residents to be cautious and vigilant of their surroundings after flooding this weekend.
Sentencing reforms to 'restore law and order' come into effect
Sentencing reforms to 'restore law and order' come into effect
The reforms will cap discounts judges can give to an offender and introduce aggravated factors at sentencing.
Death of prisoner in Auckland treated as homicide
Death of prisoner in Auckland treated as homicide
Multiple investigations have been launched after a man died at Mt Eden Corrections Facility in Auckland.
Teens 'critical' after car crashes near house
Teens 'critical' after car crashes near house
Two teenagers remain in critical conditions after the car they were in left the road and ploughed into property near Auckland.
Person dies while clearing flood damage
Person dies while clearing flood damage
A person has died while trying to clear flood damage in the Nelson area, police have confirmed.
Taranaki homes damaged in strong winds
Taranaki homes damaged in strong winds
Residents in the Taranaki town of Waitara are assessing damage after strong winds ripped through the area.
NZ First MP Tanya Unkovich quits Parliament
NZ First MP Tanya Unkovich quits Parliament
New Zealand First List MP Tanya Unkovich has resigned, saying she serves New Zealanders better in the private sector.
One dead, one critically hurt after suspicious crash in Auckland
One dead, one critically hurt after suspicious crash in Auckland
Police say a person has died and another is in a critical condition following a suspicious crash in Auckland overnight.
Dead orca found on Christchurch beach
Dead orca found on Christchurch beach
An adult orca has been discovered dead at a beach in Christchurch.
Flooding closes SH1 south of Picton
Flooding closes SH1 south of Picton
A key transport route at the top of the South Island has closed due widespread flooding.
First seats installed at Christchurch's new stadium
First seats installed at Christchurch's new stadium
The first seats have been installed at Christchurch's new central city stadium.
'Selfish' drug driver led 20 police cars on chase
'Selfish' drug driver led 20 police cars on chase
A man who led up to 20 police cars on a reckless, citywide chase before being cornered in a mall carpark and pulled from his vehicle has been blasted by a judge for his “stupid” actions.
State of emergency declared for part of South Island
State of emergency declared for part of South Island
Some residents in Spring Creek, north of Blenheim, have been told to evacuate their homes by 9am Friday as heavy rain threatens the Marlborough region.
Families booking holidays a year in advance: travel agent
Families booking holidays a year in advance: travel agent
Families are having to book holidays a year in advance to get an affordable escape according to a travel agent.
Dead orca discovered on beach in Christchurch
Dead orca discovered on beach in Christchurch
An adult orca has been discovered dead at a beach in Christchurch.
Te Pūkenga disestablishment continues despite $16.6m surplus
Te Pūkenga disestablishment continues despite $16.6m surplus
The New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, Te Pūkenga, finished last year with a $16.6-million surplus and $382m in the bank.