Major DoC shake-up on cards? National raises questions after leak of documents
The draft document has a number of major recommendations that would shake up DoC.
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Wet and wild: Mainland to be hit with rain, thunder, gale force winds
Rain, thunder, gale force winds and snow are forecast for the South Island.
Police, Oranga Tamariki conclude Gloriavale interviews
Police say they "are undertaking a comprehensive review of Gloriavale matters".
The West Coast town that got a new pub light after 150 years
Reefton has a rich heritage as a gold mining town.
One-way havoc: Retailers not convinced by trial in iconic Hokitika street
The trial, through Revell St was announced in February.
Local Focus: Te Pūwaha bonus for surfers
Tanae Bank reinstatement will improve the surf report. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
The Daring returns home to Northland after 158 years
158-year-old wreckage of The Daring returns home.
Lost North Island trampers spend night in freezing West Coast bush
The group were intending to reach the Pfeifer Bivvy but found themselves kilometres away.
West Coast worker killed by solvent fumes, company fined $160K
The man was laying carpet in a Greymouth building when he died.
Flooring company to pay $160,000 over worker's death while installing carpet
Experience is no substitute for risk management, warns WorkSafe New Zealand.
Injured cattle euthanised after being hit by freight train
The train, travelling from the West Coast to Christchurch, struck around 20 cattle.
Watch: 1km lost - incredible video shows famous NZ glacier's retreat
Footage of the Franz Josef Glacier retreating has been released by authorities.
'Light' 4.9 quake rattles South Island
Nearly 400 reports submitted to Geonet within an hour of the jolt.
Moment marriage proposal on scenic bridge was secretly captured
It was a Facebook post that alerted the couple to the existence of the photos.
'It's a one size fits all': Mixed feelings from southern health bosses on DHB overhaul
All of the 20 District Health Boards will be replaced by one national health body.
Helicopters searching for missing angler in Piha
Large swells of up to 2.5m are hindering water rescue efforts.
His body was found entombed in concrete under an Auckland house. Then someone assumed his identity
Police reveal they have a person of interest who acted as the dead David Hart.
Tahr hunting tragedy: Mystery remains but experts have theories
DoC accepts it could improve information around hazards and risks.
'Really hard done by': The region where deaths are expected to outweigh births
The region's population in 2018 was 32,400 and it is predicted to be 30,600 in 2048.
Serious crash closes southern State Highway
A police spokeswoman said the serious crash unit had been called.
Mt Eden homicide investigation: 'Dave was an interesting person'
Police are now treating human remains found encased in concrete in Auckland as murder.
Man who fled police found hiding up tree
Police did not pursue the fleeing driver but later found the car broken down.
Gold Coast charity bin death: Victim Kiwi mum of three
Life took dark turn after discovery of husband's affair led to appearance in court.
Travel bubble reaction: Relief for South Island as winter looms
'I think every plane will be full from Australia to Queenstown.'
'Game-changer': Transtasman bubble key to rebuilding - West Coast tourism boss
A start date for the bubble is expected to be announced this afternoon.
Pike River: More items dragged out for police
"We haven't finished yet," recovery mission leader says.
Brunner Mine disaster: 125 years since NZ's worst workplace accident
Coal miner John Pattinson died reading his Bible.
Coast unhappy as KiwiRail cuts TranzAlpine schedule
The Christchurch to Greymouth service will run only twice a week through the winter.
Human remains found in search for missing Canterbury tramper
Marni Sheppeard was officially reported missing in January.
Lawyers asked to lead independent inquiry into issues arising at Gloriavale
"There is no fetter on that inquiry."
Wikipedians invade West Coast
Ever wondered who's working to keep NZ information on Wikipedia accurate and up to date?
'Year of hell': West Coast Brewery owner forced to sell over closed border
Stuck in Toronto, a Canadian entrepreneur is selling his Westport brewery.
WorkSafe investigating after digger operator dies on West Coast farm
A police spokesperson said the person who died was a contractor working on his own.
Farmer threatens to burn forest over plunging values, biodiversity rules
A farming couple in financial strife say they're prepared to take drastic measures.