Stolen yacht caught fire, ran aground twice in three-day joyride
The alleged thief ran the boat aground twice before abandoning the vessel.
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Marlborough Sounds double killer Scott Watson's parole declined - again
Watson says he's being held back for refusing to confess "a crime I didn't commit".
Marlborough Lines slashes dividend
Blenheim lines and wine company blamed Covid for slashing dividend to consumer trust.
Homes evacuated in Porirua as landslide and flooding hits
City north of Wellington holding its breath through heavy rain after flooding yesterday.
Marlborough locals plan 'massive party' after freedom camping ban
Residents of a small Marlborough beach community say tourists defecated in their gardens.
Grapes of Wrath: Court blocks access to minutes amid Marlborough Lines civil action
Is Yealands being propped up by its consumer-trust-owned shareholder?
Light on the water: Marlborough's road least travelled
In the outer Marlborough Sounds is one of the most scenic, and least known, roads in NZ.
Marlborough on a plate: Where to eat and drink in New Zealand's largest wine region
Dozens of cellar doors and plenty of produce to taste in and around Blenheim.
Weather: Spring turns to summer in south
The nor'wester is doing its thing in eastern parts of the South Island today.
Sunny Saturday for North Island, weather watch in South
It's a stunning day in Auckland and most of the North Island today.
Primordial flying reptiles: Tuatara leave Invercargill
Fears for the future of the reptiles arose when the museum was closed to the public.
Strict conditions: Parole board to monitor 'untreated' Blenheim sex abuse teacher Jaimee Cooney on release
More details have released about the parole conditions for a sex abusing former teacher
Heat returning to South Island this week
Christchurch is expected to warm up each day this week.
Man missing for three days in ranges found
The young man was rescued after spending three nights in the open in rainy conditions.
Teacher jailed for sex with students to be freed from prison
Teacher sexually abused two schoolboys in what was described as "gross" offending.
Heartbreaking wait: Kiwi woman's fight to be reunited with dying dad
'I still don't know if I will get there in time.'
Wellington earthquake: 4.8 quake rattles south-east of Seddon
More than 500 people recorded feeling the quake, which struck 45km deep.
The best places to eat, drink and sleep in Marlborough
Foodies and wine buffs will be spoilt for choice.
Summer in spring: The heat is on for parts of New Zealand
Temperatures will be up to 12C above average in places - but don't get too comfortable.
Would you live here? Shed 'not fit for human habitation' gets green light
A couple caught living in a non-compliant 'tiny house' had the council's call reversed.
Election 2020: Our diverse 40 new MPs
Who are they? They include our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan MPs.
Missing woman mystery: Police call off search after 24 days
Melissa Ewings was last seen just before dusk near her home in Clarence.
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Free school lunches: Wellington and South Island
Full list: Who gets free school lunches in Wellington and the South Island.
Free school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)
Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).
National wants all wineries to be allowed to charge for samples
The party also wants to create a new wine festival to help reinvigorate the sector.
Covid-defying values: Auckland homes make more in one year than average workers earn in seven
Home owners in Wellington and Gisborne and Auckland's Herne Bay have reason to celebrate.
Missing woman mystery: Police 'continue to have concerns'
It's been nearly a fortnight since the 31-year-old was last seen.
Albariño: The next big trend in wine
Albariño has the potential to become as popular as sauvignon blanc.
Missing woman mystery: Cellphone, 'items of interest' found
Search for missing woman Melissa Ewings scaled back after phone found.
Freedom looming? Parole possible next month for Blenheim sex abuse teacher
Teacher who admitted sexually abusing male students to face Parole Board in November.
House leaks 67,000 litres of water a day
Cause of huge leak 'won't be known until they ... dig it up and repair it', council says.
Weather: Temperatures as low as -3 in last lash of Arctic blast
Icy winds will round out the month, with some in the South Island in for a freezing night.
Missing for nine days: Search scaled back but police still investigating mystery
Phone tracked to within 100m of Melissa Ewings' house - but no sign of her.