Humble, kind surfer was 'rock of whole family'
Jamie Civil died in the water at the 35th annual Herb and Paro Memorial Surf competition.
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Covid rates in South Island schools increase as peak passes Auckland
Daily case numbers reported by schools in Wellington are also up.
Employment Court grants another group of ex-Gloriavale members urgent hearing
A second group of former Gloriavale residents will have their case heard in court.
South Island yet to pass Omicron peak, cases still rising
All of the DHBs in the south had a higher number of new cases today than yesterday.
'We're just stoked': Border reopening, kick-start fund lift spirits
Those crossing the Tasman can start arriving from April 13.
Reports of Covid at Gloriavale as NZ passes grim milestone
More than 100 people with Covid have died since the pandemic began.
Covid at Gloriavale: 'Significant cluster' confirmed by health officials
It comes as remote religious community slowly takes up jab.
Pike River: Families' lawyer confident of manslaughter prosecution
It comes as police confirm criminal probe ongoing.
Pike River: More human remains spotted as project ends; police probe ongoing
Eight sets of human remains were found during borehole drill imaging.
The bike trails coaxing cyclists of all persuasions to Westport
Westport's flourishing network of bike trails entices cyclists of every ability.
The wāhine who move Kiwi tourism
There are countless amazing women working in New Zealand's tourism industry.
Gorse Busters: West Coast voluntourists sign up for sequel
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West Coast aged-care wing closure 'bulls**t' say Reefton residents
Tearful family members relayed their dismay to DHB.
'Insufficient appetite': West Coast council defends flood protection progress
Physical work to start building new flood protection should start within six months.
'Treated like a slave': He escaped Gloriavale - now he wants justice
Teenager takes secretive sect to Employment Court.
Building flood resistance on West Coast important - PM
The region had its wettest February in 78 years.
Bull has 'legend status' after surviving 80km trip down river
Bull swept away from paddock above Maruia Falls found alive on the edge of Westport farm.
The Auckland problem: Higher infection rate, lower booster uptake
Unboosted Aucklanders eligible for their third jab need to get it now, expert says.
Live: 1901 new Covid-19 cases as Omicron continues its surge
That brings the number of active community cases across the country to 11,601.
Storm alert: Weekend gales and rain, wet Saturday night for capital
For the second weekend in a row Wellington is in for a drenching.
Farmers counting costs of damage caused by flooding, slips
Assessments of stock losses and flood damage suffered by farmers underway.
Cyclone Dovi: Households without power; trees damage cars; slips, road closures
Wild weather caused havoc across the country - now the clean-up has started.
Government unlocks $200k for flood-hit farmers after wettest February on record
Damien O'Connor said he'll closely watch Cyclone Dovi to see if more funding is needed.
Storm warning: Severe cyclone winds, heavy rain set to strike North Island, Auckland Harbour Bridge faces closure
Cyclone Dovi is to close roads and bring damage as emergency teams on standby.
Heavy rain possible for West Coast after week of deluge
Warnings include Tasman district west of Motueka, Marlborough Sounds, Rai Valley.
'He is unbelievable': Meet New Zealand's most unheralded athlete
Dougal Allan has carved a hard-grafting niche as a premier multisport exponent.
'Major damage': Rain throws curve ball on Coast to Coast
Heavy rain this week brought extensive flooding throughout the region.
Mandatory evacuations in Westport as torrential rain hits soaked region
Take steps to look after yourself, residents urged, after more rain than expected arrives.
Heaphy Track closed by flood damage until May
The Golden Bay through hike is likely to be impassable until May.
'Be wary': Rain-soaked West Coast back in firing line
MetService says the area is still saturated from last week's flooding,
Use of dog to arrest suspected drink driver unjustified - police watchdog
The man was bitten by the dog and had to be taken to hospital.
Muggy nights ahead for upper North Island
Kaitāia, Dargaville and Whangārei not expected to dip below 23C all week.
'Great relief': Buller mayor says they've escaped the worst, Kiri Allan praises response
Parts of the Westland district recorded more than a metre of rain in three days.
Heavy rain closes SH6 in Marlborough as weather event moves up NZ
The Marlborough region is under a heavy rain watch from 9am to 11pm today.