Minimise risk: Stranded baby orca Toa to stay in pool for now
With bad weather, DOC wanted to minimise the number of times the orca had to be shifted.
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Holidaymakers rescued by mud-covered fire chief after night of landslides
Couple thought their mini break would be 'wonderful' ... until things turned 'wild'.
Wild weather leaves 'living hell', 1000 people homeless in its wake
Wild weather aftermath: 'Living hell' for thousands left homeless as long clean-up begins
Wild weather: Tornado, thunderstorm warning for Auckland, Northland, Waikato, Coromandel
Warning of 120 kilometre per hour winds or a small tornado.
Live: Lifeline restored - SH1 reopening but residents face devastating scenes at home
The big clean-up is under way in the flood-ravaged South Island.
'Rust orange': Trucking company fined after contaminating creek
Broadbridge Transport was fined $15,000, with 90 per cent paid to the council
Helicopter deployed after possible sighting of orca pod on Kāpiti Coast
Efforts will focus on the Kāpiti Coast and Marlborough Sounds after reported sightings.
Watch: Orca-sitters on 24-hour duty as search for lost calf's pod goes global
'This has gone from a community event, into a nationwide event, and now it's gone global.'
Brrrr: Severe frost as mercury drops to -7C in south
Despite the winter temperatures, most places can look forward to sunny skies today.
Political Roundup: The Democratic and equity deficits in Three Waters reforms
Equity problems in the Government proposals, Representation and governance concerns.
Teacher turmoil: Mystery surrounds reason staffer stood down
A teacher has been stood down at Marlborough Boys' College but the reasons are secret.
Nine DHBs still unaware of staff vaccination status
Is your DHB recording its staff vaccination information?
Shock aquarium closure claim: Fears for 117 native animals
The EcoWorld Aquarium and Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre must clear out in three months.
Black ice havoc: Seven crashes in South Island
Fenz spokesperson says crashes mainly in the Tasman and Canterbury regions.
Antarctic polar blast: Sea level snow in south possible, cold weekend for most
Rain, strong wind and snow are on the cards this weekend.
'Heartbreak, immense pain': Tongan tributes pour in for alleged stabbing victim
Hiko Lynch was allegedly murdered in Blenheim just after 3am on Sunday.
Wild weather: Rain and wind continues to pummel North Island
After a weekend of wild weather, more heavy rain is forecast across eastern NZ.
Homicide outside Blenheim bar: Ten arrested after fatal stabbing
Ten people have been arrested.
One dead, two seriously injured in multiple stabbings near popular Blenheim bar
Witness: 'There was a large presence of motorcycle gang members.'
'Disrespectful': Rest home Covid vaccination disparity revealed
The delay in Auckland's rollout was having a big impact on flu vaccinations.
Permit for freedom camping at popular whitebaiting spot could be scrapped
About 2680 people camped at the spot last summer.
Toxic timber filling up NZ's landfills
Some 400,000 tonnes of noxious waste is being dumped in the nation's landfills each year.
Tough times for Marlborough wine tour guides
Border reopening was not translating into more tour visitors.
Heritage buildings need 'significant' help, say historians
Blenheim's high-profile museum could be a "death trap" in an earthquake.
GO NZ: In Marlborough on a mission to spread happiness
Coast presenter Lorna Subritzky tries out muscles and mussels in Marlborough.
'Significant event': Parts of NZ bracing for major deluge, severe winds
The red warning notice is only issued for significant weather events.
'An absolute hero': 7-year-old saved drowning sister from public pool
Riley saw his 5-year-old sister, Ella, motionless at the bottom of the pool.
Sounds murders witness who died in suspected suicide was facing indecent assault charges
Guy Wallace died in March.
Team awarded for night-time rescue of climbers stuck at 2060m
The rescue took place near Copland Pass in January last year.
Scientists testing for deadly oyster parasite Bonamia ostreae
Bonamia ostreae can kill flat oysters, putting the entire Bluff oyster trade at risk.
Wild weather: Thunderstorms on way as band of rain sweeps North Island
Much of the country can expect some rain on Monday - but not Christchurch.
'Atrocious': Police crack down on motorists using phones
The fine for using a phone while driving increased from $80 to $150 from April 30.
Convicted sex offender allowed to work at Marlborough school
Principal told a person who complained 'measures were in place' to protect the students.
Grape shortage: 'Worst in at least a decade' says Pernod Ricard boss
Bryan Fry says winemaker is working through industry-wide supply issues.