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Hunker-down Saturday: Snow, storms and massive waves to batter New Zealand
Snow and bitter cold to batter alps and Queenstown, while huge waves to hit near Auckland.
Firefighters called to old Customhouse after blaze breaks out
Firefighters have been called to one of Auckland's oldest buildings early this morning.
At $10k this pooch is in a league of his own
The first thing he did was lift his leg on his new owner's gumboot.
Man seriously injured after attack by three unknown men
At least three unknown assailants attacked him from behind as he was walking.
'Not all of us are bludgers': What it's like to be a teen mum
'I wouldn't change anything. I love my daughter
Delays expected with new birthing unit
Waitematā DHB acknowledges community frustration over new maternity unit
The 'bonkers' plan for a political party full of mayors
Horowhenua mayor wants mayoral MPs to break through perceived barrier to decision-makers.
Ngāi Tahu Farming to pay up over calves deal
John Young Farming said it could not get as good a price selling to other buyers.
Hosking: Cancer treatment in NZ is a national shame
Comment: Why do sick people have to keep pointing out the bleeding obvious?
This is cancer victim Blair Vining's story
"Blair won't live to see change but he lives for hope change is coming."
Police name missing boatie as Bluff man
Police divers are searching an area near the Earnslaw slipway.
Cancer disgrace: Public pressure builds for Govt to take action
Five people who signed the petition explain why they did and what it means to them.
Big Read: The big problem with Queenstown - and how to solve it
Queenstown's booming - but can it cope?
Queenstown's snow drought
But operator confident it can keep skifields topped up with snowmaking.
Woodhouse commits to help save hundreds of cancer patients lives
It's the biggest cancer-related petition New Zealand has ever seen.
All Blacks back dying dad's final stand for change
A group of All Blacks turned out to show their support for Blair Vining's petition.
DoC asks for sightings of whale tangled in line
The whale was last spotted at the tip of the South Island, and is likely heading north.
Meth 'completely destroyed my life': Homeless and hungry
His sunken cheeks are the result of losing most of his back teeth.
Sanford workers: 'We will fight for our jobs'
'I have worked there for half of my life and they treat us like a number.'
Weather: Wet and thundery for most of the country
Get the raincoats and umbrellas out, it's going to be a wet and thundery Sunday.
Think yesterday was cold? Looking back on NZ's coldest day
At -25.6C, New Zealand's coldest day, in 1903, caused frostbite and burst bottles.
Girls with autism are 'flying under the radar'
A new book says we are failing to identify many girls with autism.
Quake mystery: Did 5.5 jolt really strike on big-risk Alpine Fault?
Scientists question whether a 5.5 quake did indeed strike on the big-risk Alpine Fault.
More roadside births feared after service downgrade
After a roadside birth last month, more are feared in rural Southland.
Big chill set to follow wild winds which left thousands without power
Wrap up warm New Zealand, the chilly weather isn't taking a break anytime soon.
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.
Police Dive Squad to join search for missing boatie
Police say body located near Teal Bay on Saturday that of a 69-year-old woman.
One dead, another missing in boating tragedy
Police are searching Lake Hauroko in Southland for a missing person and boat.
Thunderstorms, lightning, driving warnings. What's next?
No matter where you were in NZ last night, you would have experienced thunderstorms.
Baby born on side of road in Southland
The local MP says a lack of maternity services is to blame for the roadside birth.
Man who threatened to kill partner while she held newborn avoids jail
Man sentenced to three months' community detention and nine months' supervision.