One dead in house bus fire on West Coast
Emergency services attended the incident in Westland at 4am.
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Market conditions, the phasing of new main buildings take a toll on the business.
Canterbury fires: Residents to return home as wind ramps up Waikari Valley blaze
Waipara residents will be returning home, as fire crews battle strong winds.
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At one station, staff know it's raining when water comes out of sockets in the walls.
Port Hills fire: Half of hotspots 'eliminated', crews to work overnight
Overnight drone flights across the Port Hills identified 58 hotspots.
Private drone flown near Port Hills fire grounds helicopters for up to an hour
The private drone presented a safety risk to firefighting crews.
Drones identify hotspots in Port Hills fires ahead of forecast winds
86 firefighters and other personnel are working on the fire today.
Super Sun-day: ‘Significant jump in temperatures’ on way
There’s more hot air on the way, especially for some South Islanders, MetService says.
Prosecution of property developer pointless, judge says
Charges against Dave Henderson described as "waste of taxpayers' money" by judge.
Fire crews keep watch after Ashburton blaze contained
Blaze burned building and line of hedge but firefighters say it is now contained.
‘Not acceptable to us, customers’: Woolworths apologises for pest problems
"Recent events have highlighted that there are improvements we can make," company says.
'70 per cent contained': Port Hills still burning, but overnight threats 'nullified'
Lead firefighter says blaze will be 'long-duration incident'. Probe into cause continues.
'Whole life' lost as container home destroyed in Port Hills fires
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Bay owner enjoying winning run by Chapinteel in the South Island
Roundup of the week's racing.
Dwelling destroyed in Port Hills fire; blaze still not contained
'It seems to be a fast-moving thing,' Fenz tells evacuated Christchurch residents.
Christchurch Port Hills fire in pictures: Aerial photos show scorched landscape
Over 100 firefighters, 14 helicopters and two fixed-wing planes trying to contain blaze.
Explained: The bigger picture behind the Port Hills fire
With most of summer over, NZ is only beginning to get its most dangerous fire conditions.
Firefighters race to contain Port Hills blaze as strengthening winds pose threat
Police are urging people to keep away so firefighters can tackle the uncontrolled blaze.
'Completely devastated': Port Hills fire hits Adventure Park
The park was at the centre of the 2017 fires.
Couple who lost home in 2017 fire evacuated again weeks after moving back
Doug and Vikki Pflaum took seven years to rebuild their home following the 2017 fires.
Port Hills fire: Helicopters grounded for night; blaze still burns
"It seems to be a fast-moving thing," Fenz tells evacuated Christchurch residents.
'Grossly insensitive': Swastika raised on top of workshop
Police alerted after image came to their attention on Monday.
Tragic family outing: Rafting victim was celebrating 10th wedding anniversary
Mark Dillon died while trying to help free a raft that was stuck on the river.
Rescue dogs find new homes in Queenstown
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Game of love: Couple tie the knot at Timezone arcade
The newlyweds took on each other on in bumper cars, mini golf and bowling.
Investigations underway following Clarence River rafting death, police confirm commercial company involved
The river runs through the Kaikōura Ranges in the South Island.
Teen surfer rides wave of success with three in a row
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‘Exciting times’ - Second Costco supermarket tipped for Auckland suburb
Rolleston was thought to be site of a second store. Now, that's changed. Bosses are mum.
Watch: Video shows mouse sitting in salad at Countdown, MPI investigating
Woolworths confirmed the incident occurred at the Eastgate store in Christchurch.
Canterbury crash: Four injured in crash involving truck, helicopter deployed
The crash occurred on Omihi Rd, Greta Valley about 10.30am.
‘His children and I were his world’: Widow left to raise three kids after father killed in crash
In a terrible coincidence, both drivers who were killed worked for the same company.