Road toll rises in holiday period's final hours
Witnesses called for help, but person couldn't be saved after Waikato crash.
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Make the most of the sun: Rain expected for the weekend
The sunny, warm weather is expected to continue for a few days.
Police appeal for help to find missing 18-year-old last seen in Invercargill
Bailey Keen, 18, has not been seen since last Wednesday, December 27.
Christchurch boxing centre is placing Tikanga Māori in the ring
There has been increasing interest among Māori in the sport.
NYE weather: 'Intense' rain, thunder, hail, strong winds to slam country
Bad weather tomorrow follows a sunny, sweltering day today with Hastings reaching 33C.
Hilarious item banned at Rhythm and Alps festival
Before you miss your fave artist and get stuck in the valley of tents, read this.
Orthopaedic surgeon Richard Keddell recognised in New Year's Honours list
Thirty years of outstanding service in public and private practice has been acknowledged.
Biggest foreign investment deals of 2023
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Fleeing driver hits police motorbike and patrol car
Christchurch incident unfolded in broad daylight on Friday afternoon.
Tramper suffers serious injuries after falling 100m at Waitaha River
The treacherous terrain made for a delicate and technical rescue operation.
Artisan offers apprenticeship to workers laid off before Christmas
An Auckland fibrous plaster manufacturer offers an apprenticeship opportunity.
Holiday road toll rises to six after Canterbury crash
Two people were also taken to hospital with moderate injuries.
Bad tabs and no sleep: Why experts are urging Kiwis to get their drugs tested this summer
A substance found in some tabs has caused deaths overseas.
Two people charged in relation to death of Anaru Thomas Williams in Christchurch
A woman has also now been charged in relation to the stabbing.
A home for Christmas: Family on housing register for seven years finally get a place
A Christchurch family have received some Christmas cheer.
Police release name of Hei Hei stabbing victim
A 36-year-old man appeared in Christchurch District Court.
‘Lord of the Wings’ name for eatery rejected by Tolkien estate
Jesse Holmes will instead try for 'Lord of da Wings' or something similar next year.
Christmas mayhem: Auckland motorway crash causes traffic build-up
And for Kiwis flying to their Xmas destination, here are tips to make the trip easier.
Christchurch homicide: Man, 36, due in court this afternoon
A fatal stabbing happening at a Christchurch park in the early hours today.
Fatal stabbing in Christchurch's Wycola Park
Police have launched a homicide investigation after a person died in a fatal stabbing in Christchurch in the early hours of today. Video / Pierre Nixon
‘Unprofessional and unethical’: GP to pay $48k after using alias to post bad reviews
The doctor was earlier found guilty of making $30k worth of false ACC claims.
Christmas Day weather forecast: Will your festive lunch be a washout?
Today's top temperature of 32C was recorded at Lake Pukaki in the Canterbury high country.
ELE collapse: 750 Filipinos fired from sites
'Workers’ ability to stay here is now under threat, many will find it hard': Mikee Santos.
Family desperate for lifesaving overseas surgery
Young Christchurch man's life devastated by rare syndrome.
Orange haze from Australian bushfires hangs over Christchurch, could stay for Xmas
More than 60 Aussie fires have sent vast plumes of smoke over New Zealand.
1000+ jobs 'terminated' - Deloitte on 11-office national labour hire business
ELE - global recruiter went overseas, particularly the Philippines, to fill jobs here.
MetService heat alert: NZ swelters as temps hit 30C
Humidity and hot days before the weather takes a turn in time for Christmas.
Watch: Are these the funkiest flyers to touch down in NZ this year?
There's been a surge into the US and for Air New Zealand. 2024 will be a big one.
Convicted killer of Christchurch teen declined parole
Connor Whitehead, 16, was shot dead at a party in Christchurch in 2021.
'It makes you feel less alone': How to deal with grief at Christmas
A Christmas initiative helps families remember those loved ones who have died.
Crews battle boiler house blaze at Christchurch sawmill
The boiler house was well involved in flame when crews arrived.
Hotel rates rebound but there's an oversupply of luxury rooms in one city
Christchurch, Taupō and Nelson-Marlborough lead the way with revenue per room.