Flight with 141 on board struck by lightning, diverted to Christchurch Airport
Flight stuck by lightning diverted to Christchurch Airport, passengers safe.
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Lightning strikes Air NZ flight; Auckland drenched with thunderstorms
Passing showers in Auckland will continue until around 2pm today, with some sun to follow.
Restaurant staff step up to plate and revive dying diner
Restaurant staff and holidaying nurse are being praised for reviving heart attack victim.
Richlister reveals he's bought Glenorchy's Arcadia Station
The property was listed as "one of the most beautiful farms on earth".
The Road Ahead: What's really happening in the engine room of NZ tourism
From Queenstown to Hokitika, Covid-19 has caused carnage.
Long lines at Queenstown pop-up Covid testing spot
The testing site was set up after a Korean man who later tested positive visited the city.
Toddler injured at Queenstown childcare centre moved to Starship
The seriously injured toddler has been transferred to Auckland.
Positive Covid case: Queenstown testing blitz
Locals are being encouraged to get a test, regardless of symptoms.
Best skis forward: Tips for older learners
An adult's guide to skiing in Queenstown for the first time.
Two new cases of Covid-19 today in managed isolation
Today's two new cases bring the total number of confirmed cases to 1212.
Covid-19: The Auckland shops South Korean man visited
A man who tested positive for Covid in South Korea went shopping in Auckland.
Shania Twain and Abu Dhabi prince have his artwork - the colourful life of late artist Tim Wilson
Jane Phare: Painter of memories died from cancer, played down even to his inner circle.
Movements of South Korea virus case in Queenstown, Auckland released
The traveller visited 11 places and businesses in Queenstown earlier this month.
Sylvia Park food court gets 'deep clean' after visit from South Korean case
The food court was closed for a "full deep clean".
'Get tested immediately': Spectre of community transmission in Queenstown
Anyone in Queenstown from July 1 to 4 who is feeling unwell needs to get tested for Covid.
Covid 19: South Korea traveller visited Queenstown, Fiordland
The man who tested positive to Covid-19 in South Korea went on a Milford Sound cruise.
Small business: Jobs down, revenue up 'but still hurting'
Kiwis fared worst during lockdown - but are now recovering faster.
'Desperate to hear from her': Jay-Jay Feeney's fears for missing sister
'We are worried for her safety and are desperate to hear from her.'
Agitated man 'stormed' police, defecated then decorated cell
A man arrested for abusing at pedestrians proceeded to decorate his cell with his faeces.
Toddler critically injured at daycare centre
A Queenstown toddler has been taken by helicopter to Dunedin hospital.
No conviction for driver who lost arm after Queenstown crash
He was however ordered to pay emotional harm reparation and disqualified for six months.
High July: Settled weather at last after month of wind, rain and snow
Thank you, weather gods.
Govt begins funding post-KiwiBuild housing scheme
Auckland and Queenstown-based housing providers will get $23m to fund housing.
A town called Tarras: Why Christchurch Airport wants to expand
A town famous for its hermit sheep could have Dreamliners landing there in coming years.
The Raro robber: Impromptu beverage break led to burglar's undoing
An impromptu drink becomes the undoing of a burglar in Invercargill.
Homeless man 'just trying to survive' told he's breaking freedom camping rule
A homeless man living in his car has been banned from parking in Queenstown.
School holidays brief respite for tourist businesses, but not enough
Tourist businesses worry about economic downturn now school holidays have ended.
'Die ... I will ... kill you': Drink driver who rammed car into camp ground during spree denied appeal
A drink driver arrested twice on the same night after three-hour spree denied appeal.
'A soulmate, father and a friend': Family mourns fisherman
The body of missing fisherman Martin Suttie has been recovered from Lake Wakatipu.
Doomsday bunkers: Rich Americans 'escaping to NZ'
Queenstown has long had rumours swirling about its doomsday escapers in boltholes.
Body of missing Dunedin man Martin Suttie found
Police said searchers recovered his body this afternoon.
Holidays bring flurry of activity to Kiwi ski slopes, but numbers are down
In spite of busy slopes and crowded carparks, this will be a difficult season.
Redundancy notices start for wage subsidy workers
Work is about to end for many of the 372,000 Kiwis still on Covid-19 wage subsidies.
'Halo effect': School holidays see urban exodus from Kiwi cities
Kiwi families are keen to explore their back yard - but few are venturing far.