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Environment Canterbury became the first regional council in the country to declare.

Naming a member is a lot more serious than simply being ordered out of the chamber.

There's a fine start to the long weekend for most of the country - but it won't last.

Emergency services were called to large two storey commercial building fire this morning.

Lionel Nowell died in hospital aged 73, after a fall on Moutohora last week.

"Her family just want her back."

Get ready Dunedin, Nelson, Christchurch, Wellington, Napier, Hamilton and New Plymouth.

Weather warnings for heavy rain are in place for much of the country.

Motorcyclist dies after accident at Brightwater, Tasman District.

Jessica Boyce 'always found the light in the darkest of times', her family says.

Several serious fires broke out in the Nelson Bays area in February.

Peter Murdoch was filmed using a flamethrower while the Tasman fires burned out of control

"I pay condolences to my bro's whānau. I apologise. Love you Mum."

International flights have not been affected by the fog.

'I should have been listened to,' says patient after complaint upheld.

A major review of the police pursuits policy has been released today

A joint review of the police pursuits policy is set to be released today.

The package was found outside the Ministry of Social Development on Bridge St.

Comment: Threat allegation centres on last month's fires in the Nelson district.

Police were notified just after 2pm that someone had been seen trying to start a fire.

Catholic brothers forced out of Nelson school after inquiry found excessive punishment.

Residents of tinder-dry region stay ready to flee after second major blaze in weeks.

The baby was found dead at a Motueka home on the evening of February 10.

"We just saw a a huge plume of smoke, really dark smoke."

'I actually didn't take everything out from the last time I packed', says B&B owner.

A decision has been made to allow the state of emergency to expire.

Emergency services were called to the building fire on Rutherford St just before 7am.

The incident took place in the middle of the Tasman District, under a fire ban.

Patched gang members are seen daily in the street, say neighbours.