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Loader driven by Pike River survivor recovered
The loader was being driven by Russell Smith on November 19, 2010 when the mine exploded.
Frustrated DoC worker: Where's my partner?
Immigration NZ says visa applicants must meet strict border exception criteria.
The Road Ahead: What's really happening in the engine room of NZ tourism
From Queenstown to Hokitika, Covid-19 has caused carnage.
Jones' claim of 10,000 jobs under PGF 'disingenuous' - National
National has accused Shane Jones of gilding the lily" in regards to claims of 10000 jobs.
Gloriavale commune looking to expand
Gloriavale is looking to expand with a second compound.
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High July: Settled weather at last after month of wind, rain and snow
Thank you, weather gods.
KiwiRail worker who lost leg in horror accident gets $135k payout
KiwiRail had already paid an insurance payment of $95,000 to its worker.
A weekend promise of 'happy' weather - Niwa
Snow is replaced by sunshine as the country welcomes a stretch of fine weather.
Chilly wintry blast: Deep snow in deep south; storm-force gales in Hawke's Bay
Parts of the South Island are waking to a chilly but stunning winter wonderland.
Dangerous, monster 9m waves: Wild weather batters NZ
Hundreds without power in homes and businesses as wild weather ramps up.
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Railway horror: Worker loses leg
KiwiRail and local contractor faces hefty fines after accident.
Property sales remain in Crown hands after accountant's forgery
Two fraudulent loans totalling $784,000 were secured against several properties.
Snow for South tonight, heavy rain, strong wind in store elsewhere
Snow could fall to 300m in Dunedin this evening, strong winds affect lower North Island.
Settled weekend for most, with late dusting of snow
There's more good news for skiers and snowboarders.
Govt unveils latest tech for NZ's great pest wipe-out
Predator-tracking camera and new poison among pest-busting tech just awarded nearly $2m.
Dark web drug smuggler narrowly avoids jail
Meth and MDMA came into NZ from USA and Holland under fake names.
Cold snap turns to heavy rain, warnings issued
Western parts of the country are in for some decent rain from Sunday.
Pike River: Two more robots recovered
Two robots have been recovered from the Pike River mine.
Police investigate Gloriavale allegations, Oranga Tamariki involved
The allegations relate to sexual offending.
100 hours community work for taking 145 toheroa
Man gets community work sentence for taking toheroa from Northland beach.
Frosty morning on the way
One part of the country has received 82mm of rain in the last 24 hours.
One dead, one in hospital after crash in Greymouth
The crash happened in Rapahoe, north of Greymouth.
$18m from PGF for tourism on West Coast
Significant cultural and historical areas of the West Coast to be promoted thanks to PGF.
PM v Rob Fyfe - 'Remiss of me' not to thank ex-Air NZ boss; 'job's not done yet'
'Perhaps he thought he was exiting and I didn't' - Jacinda Ardern
Car goes off road into river on the West Coast
The accident occurred on the same road at the Pike River memorial.
Killer's chilling message before murder: 'Do you think I can be a monster?'
WARNING: Disturbing content: After killing the mother, he spent time with her body.
Body of man found by family out fishing
Body found in sea one of four sudden deaths around the West Coast at the weekend.
NZ's own Tiger King: The weird and wonderful suburban backyard zoo
"It was a mix of the horrifying and enchanting".
Seeya, sunshine: Rain on way as high heads east
Our good run of weather had to come to an end.
Big Read: Grieving family's questions join chorus over Covid-19
Prime Minister's office vague on what inquiry will be held on Covid-19, or when.
Hell's Angels member caught with $500k of meth, pistol and cash
West Coast police have cracked down on organised crime in the region over the past month.