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Air fryer thought to be cause of fire that engulfed Greymouth house in minutes
A Givealittle page has been set up by friends of the family.
Gloriavale teacher who assaulted students sentenced to supervision
Vigilant Standtrue had previously admitted charges of assaulting boys aged 9, 10 and 11.
Notorious killer back behind bars after visiting prostitutes, breaching parole conditions
Murderer Timothy Taylor has been recalled to prison for a breach of parole.
The heat is on: Temps to hit 30C again as fine weather spreads across NZ
The weekend is shaping up to be sizzling hot, with temperatures hitting 30C or higher.
Holidaymakers bring welcome boost for West Coast
More tourists have been walking Hokitika's streets in the past fortnight.
Serious crash on SH65 Maruia: Motorists warned of delays
Two people have been injured and diversions are in place.
Perfect storm: Where are you most likely to be struck by lightning?
One district has nearly 50 per cent more lightning strikes than anywhere else.
Inquiry launched into chopper crash at holiday resort in Karamea
Emergency services are rushing to the Last Resort hotel after the crash at 4pm today.
Pike River: Evidence of further remains found
Police hope drilling an additional borehole will reveal what caused the first explosion.
Franz floodwalls have 20 years left, 'significant' hazard for township
The bed of the Waiho is rising at a rate of 180mm a year.
Heavy rain, slips affecting South Island roads
Police are concerned about the risk of injury due to rockfall.
SNAs great if you have the space: West Coast farmer
Ken Ferguson, of Waipuna Station, has 60ha set aside in significant natural areas.
Notorious killer may be recalled to prison after alleged parole breach
Murderer Timothy Taylor has been charged with breaching his parole conditions.
Hot in the city: Summer scorcher to continue
Beach-lovers rejoice, a scorching Saturday's on the way.
Shark attack penguin flown from West Cost to save rare bird
The penguin was flown 500km to Christchurch after a lucky escape from a shark.
Moo Juice: Farmers adapting to new milk trends
Many across the nation are jumping on the non-homogenised milk bandwagon.
Ōpārara Arches 'bridge too far' for DoC redevelopment
The one thing more fragile than the Park ecosystem was the brittle karst limestone.
Four Hector's dolphins found dead on South Island beaches
The beachcast dolphins were found in the second half of November.
Have dog, will travel: Pet-friendly hotels around New Zealand
Don't leave your best friend behind this summer.
Traffic lights call: South Island reacts to orange
West Coast mayor relieved they aren't being "punished" in lead-up to Christmas.
Temperature boost expected as rain hits West Coast
Some rain was expected for Buller and Westland in the coming days but not as severe.
Watch: Investigation into Greymouth tyre fire handed over to police
Police will reportedly be following up on some leads.
Temperatures to drop over the weekend in South, rise in the north
Over 200mm is forecast to fall within three days on the West Coast.
Room Check: West Coast bach on Big Heart Beach
Big skies and a welcome break at Big Heart Beach.
Prospecting on West Coast surges as gold prices soar
Players large and small are interested in the precious yellow metal.
Gloriavale school teacher admits assaulting pupils
The victims were aged 9, 10 and 11-years-old.
'Justice for our boys': Pike River families hope discovery of bodies could lead to prosecution
Angry father says officials told about bodies a decade ago.
Watch: Pike River recovery 'impossible'; families 'angry, gutted' as remains found
Police say they're unable to recover the remains.
Seven dead: Inquest opens into NZ tourist helicopter crash
Coroner looks to see if industry can be made safer.