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![Explained: The bigger picture behind the Port Hills fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
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.
![Tragic family outing: Rafting victim was celebrating 10th wedding anniversary](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
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.
![Investigations underway following Clarence River rafting death, police confirm commercial company involved](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Investigations underway following Clarence River rafting death, police confirm commercial company involved
The river runs through the Kaikōura Ranges in the South Island.
![Future of popular holiday park 'in limbo', residents want answers from iwi owners](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Future of popular holiday park 'in limbo', residents want answers from iwi owners
Ngāi Tahu, owner of the land, hasn't revealed its plan for the future of the site.
![Person dies in rafting incident near Kaikōura](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Person dies in rafting incident near Kaikōura
The incident occurred on the Clarence River on Saturday afternoon.
![Influx of international visitors boosts New Zealand tourism industry](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Influx of international visitors boosts New Zealand tourism industry
Summer is off to a cracking start, with sunny days forecast and plenty of customers ready.
![SH1 north of Kaikōura reopens after truck fire stops traffic](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
SH1 north of Kaikōura reopens after truck fire stops traffic
Fire and Emergency are still looking into the cause of the blaze.
![Kaikōura the busiest it's been in years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Kaikōura the busiest it's been in years
Kaikōura is enjoying one of its busiest summers in recent years.
![Editorial: United Airlines' flights into Christchurch a shot in the arm for NZ tourism](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Editorial: United Airlines' flights into Christchurch a shot in the arm for NZ tourism
OPINION: New direct flights from San Francisco will bring much-welcomed big-spenders.
![One dead, six injured after horror South Island crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
One dead, six injured after horror South Island crash
Two people were airlifted to hospital and one died at the scene.
![Faults near Wellington open up new insights](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Faults near Wellington open up new insights
Scientists mapping the region's faults make fascinating new discovery.
![Be the first to zipline across Kaikōura this December](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Be the first to zipline across Kaikōura this December
Make like an albatross and soar across Kaikōura with EcoZip Adventures.
![The faces of the South Island's new leaders following blue election tidal wave](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
The faces of the South Island's new leaders following blue election tidal wave
A new party returns to the South Island and several red seats flip.
![Plans under way for villages to house rebuild workers in Hawke’s Bay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Plans under way for villages to house rebuild workers in Hawke’s Bay
Finding homes for the thousands of extra workers who will be brought in to fix roads.
!['Safe and well': Boy, 11, found after going missing while fishing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Safe and well': Boy, 11, found after going missing while fishing
The youngster was last seen around 1.30pm yesterday.
![Roads around Parliament to close, police warn of protests](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Roads around Parliament to close, police warn of protests
Groundswell NZ travelling to Auckland, separate march on Parliament grounds planned.
![Cash and release: Live crayfish bought from fish'n' chip shop returned to the sea](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Cash and release: Live crayfish bought from fish'n' chip shop returned to the sea
Now, woman is fundraising to save more crays from the pot.
![Warm temperatures then wild weather to hit South Island](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Warm temperatures then wild weather to hit South Island
Parts of the South Island will reach 25C.
![Great Walk number 12: North Canterbury gets vote of confidence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Great Walk number 12: North Canterbury gets vote of confidence
A new Great Walk is one of the proposals from the campaign trail.
![Ngāti Kurī pūrākau animated videos detail iwi’s migration south](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Ngāti Kurī pūrākau animated videos detail iwi’s migration south
The migration story is coming to life as digital pūrākau in Kaikōura.