Major power outage on West Coast caused by human error
The outage last Thursday began at about 9.20am and lasted for several hours.
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First dose vaccinations in older Kiwis are more than 90 per cent almost everywhere.
Community coming to aid of former Gloriavale family after fire
They didn't have a lot of possessions but they're now back to square one.
Struck by lightning: Former Gloriavale family loses everything in fire
Farmhouse burnt to the ground in fierce inferno on Saturday morning.
Prince Charles makes donation to West Coast flood fund
Prince Charles visited Westport in 2015 and enjoyed some beer and whitebait patties.
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Surf life saver says 'no stone unturned' in search for missing Phillips family
Police announced yesterday the search for the Phillips family would be suspended.
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West Coast Cycle Trail: Plan to join Fox Glacier to Greymouth
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'Still no sign': Missing family's search now focuses on coastline
Searchers are focusing on the Marokopa coastline in the mission to find the four missing.
Lightning strikes three times: Is this NZ's unluckiest woman?
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Glacier Country hostels face liquidation in ongoing travel freeze
Half dozen glacier businesses ready to ''pull the pin'' says Westland mayor.
Vehicle covered, people not: Broken-down ute towed but couple left stranded
'What are we supposed to do, stuck on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere? '
Leak sleuths arrive in Reefton as water loss continues
Reefton households have been on an 'essential use only' notice since the weekend.
Wild weather: Severe gales, heavy rain and snow throughout the week
Winds up to 140km/h are possible in some places.
Ministry of Health keeps quiet on DHB staff vaccination rates
The deadline for DHBs to know this information was August 31.
A Moment In Crime: The Kahui twins - who killed Chris and Cru?
A Moment In Crime podcast looks at the deaths of Auckland twin babies Chris and Cru Kahui.
Wet wet wet: A soggy weekend is on its way
Rain is expected to hit most of the country tomorrow, and it will be heavy in parts.
Scammed: From West Coast beekeeper to Brazilian drug mule
"I never thought I was carrying drugs."
Council seeks lockdown exemption to repair Westport homes
Council wants exemption so tradies can keep repairing flood damaged homes in Westport.
Govt pledges $8m to Westport flood recovery
"This flooding event has profoundly affected many people and their families."
Endangered bats seen for the first time in Franz Josef in decades
One of the country's most endangered mammals has been seen in Franz Josef.
Weather warnings as strong winds, heavy rain forecast
Gusts could reach 130km/h in the Canterbury high country, and up to 120km/h elsewhere.
West Coast Regional rates soar by 30% with more to come
The rates will also jump by 10 per cent next year..
Canterbury rescue helicopter sees 40 per cent rise in mission numbers
July saw 97 missions alone, including eight in just one day.
Wild weather: Heavy snow warnings in the south
The heaviest snow is expected in north Canterbury and south Marlborough.
Wild weather warning: Rain, 'gusty gales' to sweep the country
Thunder and gales forecast, "pretty much everyone is getting rain" and there's snow, too.
Three resign from conservation board over Ngai Tahu conflict
Board members Neil Silverwood, Inger Perkins and Suzanne Hills have all quit.
Wild weather: Auckland gales and snow in the south
Thunderstorms will light up North Island skies across the day before a wild weekend.
Intensive winter grazing improves but not all councils have data on its use
Report shows 7 regional councils have no estimates on how many farms use winter grazing.
Gloriavale man admits sex offences against children
West Coast man has admitted a raft charges relating to the sexual abuse of children.