Like a 'river in the sky'
4 min ago The storm that swept the country dropped three times the April rainfall in three days.
'That is someone's baby'
From one mum to another, Emma Eagle wants Leo Lipp-Neighbours' family to know the people of Nelson are thinking of them.
Council fells wrong trees
6:59 PM Tree-a culpa: Council sorry for mistakenly cutting down mature native trees.
Ruatoki breeds 'em tough
5:55 PM Up in the Ruatoki Valley, they're survivors. They know help's not coming soon when floods hit. Besides, they've seen all this before.
Airport ecstasy bust
Trio accused of bringing $2 million worth of ecstasy in a suitcase in NZ after being stopped at Christchurch Airport.
Dad goes hungry so kids eat
As winter moves in, close to 500 Kiwi kids need sponsorship for basic needs.
Lift death prosecution declined
Widow's private prosecution over husband's death won't go ahead after legal glitch.
'Snake oil cure' for cancer
Desperately ill Kiwis forego established medicine for well-known "quack" cure.
Consent granted for bottling plan
A controversial proposal to export West Coast water in bulk is a step closer to reality.
Cop flies into storm
Kapiti constable under investigation over alleged reaction to being booted out of flying club.
Waterfront floral tribute for Leo
Flowers have been left at the scene where Leo Lipp-Neighbours' car was found.
'Dangerous' to rely on sirens
Coastal residents waiting for tsunami sirens after a local earthquake are putting themselves at "significant risk", report warns.
Amalgamation for rescue helicopter services likely
A big shake-up of the rescue helicopter services across the country is likely but will wait until after the elections.
Two more children approached
5:41 PM Youth groups on Auckland's North Shore are taking measures to protect children after two more children were approached by strangers.
Drug kingpin gets 28.5 years
The "unchallenged kingpin" behind one of NZ's largest meth operations sentenced to 28.5 years in prison.Â
Quake info too slow in coming
Council concerned it took too long to determine the Kaikoura quake's effect on Wellington.
Queensgate Mall reopens
Lower Hutt's Queensgate Mall has finally reopened after a frustrating rain delay.
Wake up, building owners told
Capital has 162 quake-prone heritage buildings, and 93 are not being strengthened.
Kaikoura jolted awake
Still reeling from November's monster quake, Kaikoura jolted awake by another quake on Tuesday.
'Girls can do anything'
Green Party candidate dishes out some life advice to a room full of school girls.
Tent protest over housing land
Church group leads protest against Housing NZ land left vacant in Naenae.
Jury still deliberating in Little trial
Over five hours of discussions, but no verdict yet in Labour leader's defamation case.
'Girls can do anything'
Green Party candidate dishes out some life advice to a room full of school girls.
Two more children approached
Youth groups on Auckland's North Shore are taking measures to protect children after two more children were approached by strangers.
Centre 'a gem' for Hornby
Opening of Pasifika preschool fulfils growing desire for cultural education in Christchurch.
Food handlers to typhoid patients tested
Typhoid has a typical incubation period of 8-14 days but incubation can be up to 80 days.
Agonising wait for help
Thrown from her horse, she was in agony on the ground. Her 6-year-old son ran for help, but help took more than an hour.
'They've dropped the ball on this'
Auckland health officials under more fire over typhoid outbreak, as friends of dead woman speak out.
Women of Influence winners
Founder of Organic Initiative Helen Robinson took out the supreme Women of Influence title.
Flooded, but still at work
Their houses may be underwater, but some Edgecumbe residents aren't letting that stop them from going to work.
Wet fields infuriate farmers
Sodden paddocks leading up to winter are irritating Manawatu and Rangitikei farmers.
Lamb eating myths busted
Sheep traits long thought to make lamb tasty have no consistent impact on eating quality.
Workers push for salmon farms
King Salmon staff back relocation plan over job loss fears, but their boss says that won't happen.