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Wild weather: In pictures
Ex-cyclone Fehi is sweeping across the country today bringing wild weather to most parts.

The hungry monarch caterpillars
Monarch butterflies in dire straits as their favourite food is in short supply

Luptons hot favourites in hydroplane series
The Lupton clan from Waverley is set to dominate upcoming hydroplane series

NZ under-18 1500m smashed at Cooks
Wind denied athletes the chance of Commonwealth Games qualifications at Cooks Classic

Stranded: No money, nowhere to sleep ... and no refund
A woman from the UK is looking for somewhere to sleep after a Jetstar flight was cancelled

Yachtsman 'incredibly lucky' after catamaran capsizes
A yachtsman was rescued from the Nelson Harbour after being in the water for five hours.

Weather woes to continue with more drizzle next week
There will be showers for most of the country next week; no severe weather is forecast.

Body found in Nelson river
A body has been found in the Maitai River, Nelson, this afternoon

Atkinson smashes them out of the park
Hinds player Georgia Atkinson bats Wairarapa into the finals of the under-18 tournament

Police seek witnesses to fatal New Year's Eve crash
One person died in the crash which police are seeking witnesses to.

Women's cricket is the winner
Under-18 girls learn the art of cricket at Whanganui tournament

Team Whanganui greeted by early showers ahead of Nelson street races
Four Whanganui motorcycle riders do battle at the Port Nelson street races

Carrick is ready to slay his demons
Motorcylce rider Jayden Carrick will resurrect his career on the streets of Nelson circuit

New Year's Eve weather: Fine for most
New Zealand's notoriously fickle weather will behave for most tomorrow night.

Man may have burglary information: police
Police are looking for a man who may have information about burglaries in Nelson.

Woman rescued after falling while tramping
The woman was tramping in the Kahurangi National Park when she fell, injuring her leg.

Two women arrested in relation to $1m meth crime ring
Up to $1 million of meth was imported into Nelson and Dunedin.

Cyclist seriously injured in Nelson crash
The incident happened on Rocks Rd, between Richardson St and Bisley Ave

Sunday scorcher: Temps to hit 30 degrees
The fine weather seen around most of the country continues today.

Thunderstorms brewing over North Island
A second round of thunderstorms are brewing after yesterday's downpours

Arrests after drugs, cash, weapon bust in Nelson
Two men and two women will appear in court after the bust in Nelson

Missing Nelson woman found safe and well
Vera Jackson was found by a member of the public this evening.

Man with neck injury winched from bike park
It's been a busy day for Nelson Hospital ED and local rescue chopper.

'Insulting' cartoons prompt race debate
Two cartoons, published in Fairfax Media newspapers, allegedly promoted racist tones.

Patchy drizzle making way for fine days
This week will be nothing like last week's wild thunder storms