New Zealand
Third person dies in hospital after SH1 crash near Blenheim
Two people were airlifted to Wellington Hospital while a third was taken to Christchurch.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Moderate 4.4 magnitude quake shakes central New Zealand
About 1500 people had logged reports with GeoNet within minutes of the quake.
Convicted killer Scott Watson told 'stay out of trouble' after attacking another inmate
Watson has been in prison for 27 years for the murders of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope.
Convicted double-murderer Scott Watson due before Parole Board again
This is his fifth bid for parole since first becoming eligible in 2015.
Robbed of summer: Wet, sun-starved January as forecasters tip warmer February
Niwa says most regions had under 85% of their usual January sunshine.
Police seek pair of witnesses to alleged late-night assault
The 'shaken' victim was left with serious injuries after the attack.
Watch: Tornadoes sweep across top of North Island in day of wild weather
A large tornado was spotted tearing through a field in the Waikato community of Maihiihi.
Wet change coming: Low-pressure system on way after scorching spell
A heavy rain warning could be issued for Thursday across Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough.
NZ swelters as North Island cities top 36C, roads blocked in South Island as wild winds fell trees
Multiple heat alerts in place today across the country, posing an 'extreme' fire risk.
'Extreme caution': Heat alerts as furnace-like temps strike NZ
Hastings is forecast to reach 38C tomorrow, with Napier close behind on 36C.
Heat alerts for 15 centres amid scorching temps, severe gales pose 'extreme' fire danger
The MetService-issued heat alerts include several holiday hot spots.
January temperature records could fall as hot spell forecast
Fire and Emergency says people cause 97% of wildfires in Aotearoa.
'Extreme fire danger' as 37C scorcher looms, alerts issued for hot spots
Forecasts of 30C+ in multiple centres will see a scorching end to this week.
Preparing for summer’s hottest weekend: 37C in one city, looming fire threat
What to expect over the coming days as temperatures soar in north and east.
Community stalwart Gerald Hope – father of Olivia Hope – honoured for services to Marlborough
The honour coincides with the anniversary of his daughter Olivia's 1998 murder.
‘Malicious’: Top developer’s $2.5m defamation lawsuit against council and senior official
A council official called Garry Robertson a ‘complete prick’ and a ‘consummate taker’.
Deadly habit: Truckie who killed RSE worker had history of using his phone while driving
'He was doing something he never should have been doing, and a man died.'
'Recklessness in the extreme': Woman thrown into the air after being hit by banned driver
A judge described Jesse Grimwood's behaviour as 'deplorable'.
Jug attack leaves man with fractured skull, but offender spared jail for now
The victim also suffered a brain bleed and permanent hearing loss after the pub attack.
DoC warns rat numbers could double by 2090 without extra $150m funding
DoC says it needs more money just to stop biodiversity going backwards.
Golden pours and global stars: Inside the World’s Best Vineyards party
Decadent food, stunning landscapes, and the world’s finest winemakers made the night.
'Unhinged': Man's $739k arson revenge after being evicted from vineyard cottage
The day after Jack Norris was meant to have left the address, he set fire to it.
Ancient water found deep below as scientists warn of aquifer risks
Groundwater supplies about 40% of New Zealand’s drinking water.
'Taken everything I own': Cop completes major golfing milestone weeks before he dies
The 58-year-old vowed to complete every 18-hole golf course in NZ amid a cancer diagnosis.
'Considerable smoke': Blenheim rubbish plant closes over cardboard fire
Nearby residents have been advised to close their windows to avoid smoke inhalation.
Relief after group who missed return time on river trip contact police
The river is a popular spot for rafting and other water pursuits.
Why is the Luftwaffe flying over New Zealand?
Former foes train in Aotearoa as Germany and NZ adapt to a rapidly changing world order.
'It was not safe:' Man killed in crash after ignoring friend's pleas not to drink and drive
Tachyon Hutt was four times over the legal limit and had cannabis in his system.
The Russian mystery of a Kiwi who went to trace his Tsarist roots and vanished
A stranger tried to cash in Kevin Borcovsky's train ticket the day after he vanished.
Man was showing grandson how to light kerosene fridge moments before deadly explosion
The tragedy has prompted a warning about the dangers of mixing fuels.