Flights cancelled, power outages, emergency calls as strong winds hit
MetService is warning people to prepare for gales and heavy rains, which are already battering parts of Canterbury, the West Coast, Otago, Southland and Wellington.
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Trial of accused cop killer moved to Chch
Trial of accused cop killer moved to Chch
The man charged with murdering Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming in Nelson has had his case transferred to Christchurch.
Family found after 80 years
'I feel as if I’ve known him forever': Family found after 80 years
Having thought she was an only child all her life, Erina McLean says she’s thrilled to have learnt otherwise.
More South Islanders on jobseeker benefit
More South Islanders on jobseeker benefit
South Island employers are reporting a mixed bag for those looking for work.
Jailed couple struggling with mortgages
Jailed couple struggling with mortgages after toddler's death end up in legal battle
A couple jailed for failing to provide the necessities of life to their toddler found themselves in a desperate financial situation so they turned to a solicitor and friend for help, suggesting he buy one of their properties.
Runner survives Asiatic black bear attack
'Not really the bear's fault': NZ runner survives Asiatic black bear attack
A New Zealander living in Japan had his arm broken and calf muscles punctured when he was attacked by a bear in the foothills of Myoko.
Canterbury braces for 130km/h northwestlies
Canterbury braces for 130km/h northwestlies
MetService is warning of "gusts up to 130km/h for the Canterbury high country and the foothills of the Canterbury Plains".
Public Service Minister Collins hits out at unions over strikes
Public Service Minister Collins hits out at unions over strikes
Public Service Minister Judith Collins is taking aim at unions before Thursday's national strike involving secondary teachers and medical staff.
Minister says new sanctions are to help beneficiaries find jobs
Minister says new sanctions are to help beneficiaries find jobs
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.
Peters threatens more regulation over Fonterra sale
Peters threatens more regulation over Fonterra sale
NZ First leader Winston Peters has threatened more regulation for Fonterra if the dairy giant goes ahead with plans to sell iconic brands to a French company.
Award for officer who fought man in burning garage while boots on fire
Award for officer who fought man in burning garage while boots on fire
A police officer who fought to restrain a man in a burning garage while his boots were ablaze is one of a pair who been given awards for their actions that night.
Mum's $1000 a week IRD shock
Mum's $1000 a week IRD shock
A mother says the $1000 the IRD is trying to take each week from her account is an unfeasible amount of money.
GrabOne in liquidation
Deal website GrabOne in liquidation
GrabOne has gone into liquidation.
Cricket fans advised to check weather
Cricket fans advised to check weather
Cricket fans are warned to be prepared, with heavy rain and gales set to affect Canterbury over the wekeend.
Minister may consider law change over striking doctors
Minister may consider law change over striking doctors
Simeon Brown is standing by his criticism of doctors as the feud over a mega strike escalates, saying he might consider a law change.
Former PM Jim Bolger dies
'A wonderful life': Former PM Jim Bolger dies
A pragmatist who disliked being called a pragmatist, Jim Bolger led NZ through a tumultuous '90s and the first MMP government.
Punk pioneer joins Summer Concert Tour
Punk pioneer promises 'rock hard' summer concert show
The "Godfather of Punk" and "Queen of Rock’n’Roll" are set to perform at next year’s Summer Concert Tour, which will be held in Wānaka for the first time.
Part of the famous Shrek station sold
Part of the famous Shrek station sold
Santana Minerals says a $55 million agreement to buy part of a famed high-country station is a "huge step forward" in its plan for an open-cast mine.
Commuters rush to help after train hits truck
Commuters rush to help after train hits truck
People rushed to help after a truck carrying a digger collided with a train on a Kāpiti Coast crossing this morning.
Advertising restrictions lifted for Sundays
Advertising restrictions lifted for Sundays and some public holidays
Scrapping the advertising restrictions for TV and radio broadcasters on Sundays and some public holidays could generate a multimillion-dollar boost for the industry.