Killing spree made goldfields look like the Wild West
The Burgess gang committed the Maungatapu murders on goldfields track in Marlborough.
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Windy, wet weekend for most of the country
It will be a weekend of two halves for much of the country.
Wild weather: Rain, wind, giant waves to continue
South-westerly winds mean a miserable start to the weekend for many, but change is coming.
Weather delays search for missing British tramper
The search for a 49-year-old British man, missing in the Tararua Range, continues today.
Dramatic rescue: Police haul 4WD group out of swollen river
Police rescued a group of 4WD enthusiasts out of a swollen Marlborough river on Saturday
Stricken tramper died after battling -16C wind chill in blizzard
Two others were airlifted to safety in a dramatic blizzard rescue.
'Scary': Govt steps in to help 367 schools - the full list
Officials have stepped into a third of all low-decile schools since 2009.
Mike Hosking: Kids' climate protest nothing but hot air
COMMENT: The whole climate debate has become farcical.
Missing tramper found alive after two-day search
Philip Young, 65, went missing after becoming separated from his tramping group.
Police seeking help to find missing Nelson man
Anyone with information can call 03 9722150
'The science is irrefutable': Two regional councils declare climate emergency
Environment Canterbury became the first regional council in the country to declare.
Nick Smith suspension: What 'naming' means for the booted MP
Naming a member is a lot more serious than simply being ordered out of the chamber.
Enjoy warm start to long weekend - it won't last
There's a fine start to the long weekend for most of the country - but it won't last.
More than 30 firefighters battle Motueka blaze
Emergency services were called to large two storey commercial building fire this morning.
Lionel Nowell remembered by neighbour
Lionel Nowell died in hospital aged 73, after a fall on Moutohora last week.
Dedicated cyclist sorely missed by family after fatal Nelson crash
"Her family just want her back."
Pop-up Globe to hit the road as 'cockpit theatres'
Get ready Dunedin, Nelson, Christchurch, Wellington, Napier, Hamilton and New Plymouth.
'Bucketing down' all weekend across country
Weather warnings for heavy rain are in place for much of the country.
Horror week continues: Four dead in three crashes today
Latest crash continues a horror period - bringing the total killed in one week to 26.
Thunderstorms and downpours cover North Island
Risk of downpours for many as front sweeps across North Island
Motorcyclist dies near Nelson
Motorcyclist dies after accident at Brightwater, Tasman District.
Missing woman unlikely to have harmed herself - family
Jessica Boyce 'always found the light in the darkest of times', her family says.
Alleged Nelson arsonist named
Several serious fires broke out in the Nelson Bays area in February.
'Stupid' flamethrower pleads guilty
Peter Murdoch was filmed using a flamethrower while the Tasman fires burned out of control
Five years' jail for gang member who caused death of his 'bro'
"I pay condolences to my bro's whānau. I apologise. Love you Mum."
Fog delays, cancels flights at Auckland airport
International flights have not been affected by the fog.
Patient in agony for 12 days after botched surgery sews colon shut
'I should have been listened to,' says patient after complaint upheld.
Police pursuits: Review wants study into why drivers flee
A major review of the police pursuits policy has been released today
The Chase: major review of police pursuits to be released today
A joint review of the police pursuits policy is set to be released today.
Police pursuit that left innocent woman dead cleared by IPCA
Cop urges people to pull over when signalled after 'needless waste of three lives'.
Five years since MH370: Kiwis' connection to major air disasters
Four people with links to New Zealand died in the 2014 Malaysia Airlines disasters.
Bomb scare forces evacuation of Nelson buildings
The package was found outside the Ministry of Social Development on Bridge St.
Soper: The minister, the 'threat' and the animal rescue group
Comment: Threat allegation centres on last month's fires in the Nelson district.
Two people charged after fire lit in the Tasman District
Police were notified just after 2pm that someone had been seen trying to start a fire.