Motueka woman rewarded for exceptional kindness over many years

Flights cancelled, power outages as severe gales lash South Island

Severe weather strikes the South Island and part of the lower North Island, in what MetService calls a precursor to a "potentially more impactful" system later this week.

Man dies in house fire near Motueka

Emergency services were called to the Riwaka property about 10.50am on Sunday.

Dogs ordered to be destroyed after prolonged attack on fur seal

Tasman man Sebastian Marinkovich was walking his two dogs when they spotted a kekeno and began their assault.

Canterbury residents urged to prepare ahead of 'dangerous' winds

Civil Defense warned of destructive 150km/h gusts as severe weather threatens to batter much of the South Island and lower North.