'Vital' search and rescue teams get $77m funding boost
Land Search and Rescue will receive $30.1 million to support volunteer operations.
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One adult died at the scene and three people suffered minor to moderate injuries.
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Murder victim’s family say she would still be alive if killer’s deadly past was known
Elliot Cameron killed his brother in 1975, but the act was suppressed until now.
South Island's largest supermarket to open early and under $50m
The store, at 8100sq m, is the largest retail outlet in the South Island.
'Lots of frost': NZ braces for sub-zero chill, possible 'heavy rain' before Matariki
Much of the South Island is set to plunge below 0C tonight and tomorrow.
50-year secret unveiled: Gardener who murdered pensioner had killed before
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Opinion: Why Govt spending on tourism is great news for Kiwis wanting to leave
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Phil Gifford: Key factors to decide the Crusaders-Chiefs showdown
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Police allege mum used meth before crash causing 7yo son's death
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Wellington leads in income, South Island shines in low unemployment
Wellington now ranks high in housing affordability due to falling prices.
New self-service petrol station targets Whangārei's high prices
The Porowini Ave U-GO opening Tuesday will be the first outside of Auckland.
Swells reach 10m at Wellington Harbour entrance as polar blast hits
There's also been nearly a metre of snow at Mt Hutt, and fire crews rescuing motorists.
‘The lost boys’: How to stop our young men falling behind at school
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Anna Kelland wins Marlborough Young Viticulturist title again
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On the Up: South Island charity touch rugby festival champions mental health
The festival is taking place in six cities simultaneously on October 10.
Inter-island ferry sailings cancelled; heavy snow looms for South Island ahead of cold snap
Both the Interislander and Bluebridge ferry services have cancelled Cook Strait sailings.
BB guns, assaults, and abuse: Bus hub’s security struggles one year after teen’s death
Despite extra security, fear and uncertainty remains.
Thunderstorm warnings across top half of North Island as heavy rain lashes Akl
Warnings of localised flooding, severe gales, waves reaching 6.5 metres and snow.