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With the road toll period not over until Tuesday, the numbers already make for grim reading.

Field inspections will begin on the West Coast this winter to decide if significant natural areas (SNAs) spotted by researchers using maps, are in fact worth protecting.

An alpine rescue team and Wanaka LandSAR volunteers are continuing the search for Stephanie Simpson, missing in Mt Aspiring National Park.

Drivers of some types of vehicles may not be able to cross the Auckland Harbour Bridge tomorrow, because of strong winds.

A man who stabbed a former Myanmar refugee 14 times while the victim was fishing says he "just flipped out" after his money card was cut off.

A controversial weedkiller could be pulled from parks and reserves around Marlborough, as a review shows the council uses close to 3000 litres of glyphosate a year.

Floodwaters from ex-Cyclone Debbie swept away a Queensland house just after a mother and two children were rescued from the roof.

Sixty-one people drowned in New Zealand during the first six months of this year, a 30 percent increase on last year.

In Hawaii, lava flowing from Mauna Loa volcano continues to move slowly towards a major highway.

Local authorities in Papua New Guinea's East Sepik province say plans are under way for longer term resettlement of evacuees from Kadovar Island.

Water supplies in three North Island areas are having to be conserved or undergoing extra treatment.

A flash flood in a small settlement south of Christchurch has damaged more than three houses overnight.

Fashion stores, bars and restaurants are opening their doors this week in what was once a desolate, earthquake damaged central business district.

A farmer group is planning a protest at what it describes as unworkable government regulations and interference in farmers' lives. Audio

More than 140 people are missing as India's Sikkim region continues to experience bouts of heavy rain.

Up to 200mm of rain is expected in some places, and weather warnings have been issued.

Widespread flash floods unleashed by heavy rain in Australia have swept cars off the road and drowned motorists, including an emergency services volunteer.