Big wet a brief relief from humid start to summer
Rain around the country will ease by the end of the day.
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Rafting tragedy: Mum will never 'truly be happy again'
The family of a young teacher who died after falling from a raft have spoken.
Young teacher killed on weekend trip
Samuel Zarifeh was on a rafting trip with teachers from a Christchurch school.
Man dies after falling from raft into river
The raft reportedly flipped with four people on board on the Landsborough River.
Two large slips close highway on West Coast
The main highway on the West Coast has been closed by two big slips today.
Kiwi summer off to a good start
Get out your picnic blankets and put on some sunscreen this weekend.
Cut petrol prices, AA urges fuel companies
The price was well over the threshold inviting Government scrutiny, says the AA.
Home destroyed by fire on West Coast
Firefighters could not save a home after a blaze broke out before midnight.
Motorcyclist killed in crash outside Westport
The man died at the scene after hitting a fence, police say.
Police divers join search for Buller River swimmer
The 57-year-old got into trouble last night while swimming.
Swimmer missing near Westport
A man in his fifties has been lost at a river junction near Westport.
Political Roundup: Progress on Pike River
COMMENT: Pike River is a litmus test for any party that wants to be considered pro-worker.
Families upset at Erebus delay
Families want a national Mt Erebus disaster memorial built before 2019's 40th anniversary.
Okarito: Small town glory
There is much to charm in this tiny West Coast hamlet, writes Elisabeth Easther.
Pike River families confident of re-entry plan
Labour plans to re-enter the Pike mine by March 2019.
New Pike River agency to be established
PM announced today the agency will look to re-enter the mine by March 2019.
Summer comes early to West Coast
November is usually West Coast's wettest month, but this year sunblock is in high demand.
Patchy drizzle making way for fine days
This week will be nothing like last week's wild thunder storms
Rare penguins recuperating at Wellington Zoo
The penguins are getting the VIP treatment on their road to recovery.
Teething troubles of gondola's steep ascent
Queenstown's gondola was officially opened on November 17, 1967
Shane Jones: Northland could join golden triangle
Shane Jones has big ambitions for a $1 billion regional economic development fund.
Four hurt in crashes in South Island
Incidents are part of a spate of crashes on New Zealand roads today; Otira highway closed
Local Focus: From Raglan to Whanganui
Walking 400km against seabed mining. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: From Raglan to Whanganui
Walking 400km against seabed mining. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Neighbouring houses destroyed by fire
The fire spread because the houses were so close together.
D-Day for new mines on conservation land
Minister says conservation land needs to be protected from bulldozers and diggers.
Pike River families meet with Andrew Little
"We are pretty excited", Bernie Monk says, as law changes to allow re-entry mooted.
Searchers scour rugged hiking trail for Colin Ross
No new clues after a dozen volunteers search for missing man Colin Ross over the weekend
Quake a factor in fatal crash - truckies
Traffic pressure on the Lewis Pass since the Kaikoura quake may have led to a fatal crash.
One dead, one critical in crash in Buller
Police said there would be long delays and asked motorists to avoid the area if possible.
Mayor laughs off 'Your Worship' claims
The controversial politician says media reports he's a bully are "a real hoot".
Police called after drunken man with axe holes up in shed
Domestic violence incident escalated on West Coast.
$600 million to move Franz Josef township
It would cost around $600 million to relocate Franz Josef Glacier township.