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Marlborough pilot's death in Raglan crash shocks friend
Pilot Peter Cree was a man who called a spade a spade, an associate says.
'Unprecedented offending': Peter Yealands and his former company fined $400k
The Marlborough wine group pleaded guilty to five charges from MPI.
Picton car crash leaves one person dead
One dead after two-car crash at Koromiko near Picton.
Don't let it rain on our parade
Heavy rain and possibly thunderstorms in many areas today.
Two dead after two separate crashes on SH1
Two deadly crashes this afternoon have bumped road deaths up to 12 in the past five days.
Woman who took money from rugby club named NZer of the Year Local Hero
She stole from a small-town rugby club, now she's been honoured for helping the community.
'I would have drowned': Life jacket saves 84yo's life in Tory Channel
A trip in his dinghy to get firewood turned sour but his life jacket was a lifesaver.
Frankincense sees student crowned NZ spelling bee champ
Runner-up last year, winner this year.
Your weather: Rain and chance of thunder for central and northern areas
Thunderstorms have already been reported in the upper North Island with more expected.
Your weather: Cloudy start today before sun breaks through
Conditions will improve in the afternoon with some centres expected to hit 20 degrees.
Chardonnay 'has something for everybody'
Chardonnay is making a comeback this year, winning top spot in the wine awards.
Turn clocks forward tonight: What to do with extra hour of sunlight
It's time to enjoy 188 extra daylight hours.
Alleged P cook in court
Nigel Taylor allegedly found with meth precursors and cooking gear
Silence of the Lambs: 50 'stolen' lambs found next door
In a dramatic turn, the lambs were never stolen, instead, they merged with a nearby flock
Grapes of wrath: Spat breaks out between two hop-on hop-off wine tours
Marlborough-based Hop on Hop off Wine Tours is hopping mad
Expert says huge Alpine quake is around the corner
It will likely "happen in the lifetime of many New Zealanders", says expert.
Seabed survey reveals 108-year-old shipwreck
Century-old shipwreck revealed by most complex seafloor survey ever undertaken in NZ.
'Review rights' plan for school suspensions
Students suspended or expelled from schools will soon have rights of "review".
1080 drop halted after dozens of deer killed
1080 drop on Molesworth Station targeted possum but killed scores of red deer
Police hunting patched gang member who escaped
Darcy Hayes, 48, escaped police custody from the Auckland District Court yesterday.
Wine judge talks pros and cons of the job
The judges are careful to give full respect to each wine they taste.
Wanaka crash: Dead pilot's father survived 15 crashes
Dead Wanaka pilot's father Sir Tim Wallis nearly died in a Spitfire crash
Marlborough: Sounds engaging
A Marlborough break includes historic heroes and a unique mail service.
No healthcare faults in Ruby Knox murder - review
Further deaths of disabled will occur if services not better funded, review says.
Flood watch as king tides meet big swells
Roads could be affected a low pressure system brings wind and rain to the North Island.
Wild weather: Rain and winds cause flooding, power cuts
Petone Working Men's Club was one spot hit with flooding inside the bar.
Tryson Thompson, 13, found safe and sound
Police did have concerns for the 13-year-old's safety in the cold conditions.
Bain retrial judge to review Scott Watson case
Retired High Court judge Sir Graham Panckhurst will review the Scott Watson case.
Missing schoolgirl found safe
Blenheim schoolgirl Faith Vincent who was missing overnight has been found safe and well.
'We are very worried': Girl missing after running away from school
Faith Vincent, 13, did not come home from school yesterday.
Hey autumn ... where the bloody hell are you?
Otago town Ranfurly takes week's record for coldest place at -9.1C.
Police name 77-year-old found dead in water
Roger Thomas Stevenson had been out on a charter boat with his friends.