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Person dies after car crashes into tree in small Canterbury town
Police say the vehicle left the road before colliding with a tree on Tuesday.
A Kiwi industry abuzz: How mānuka honey is finding its sweet spot again
'You don’t want to be doom and gloom your whole life. That's just a miserable way to live'
'That's the way love goes': Man tells police after beating partner so viciously he needed breaks
Dalton Taylor's city centre attack lasted more than seven minutes.
'I've been framed': Man resentenced for killing after spending 7 years behind bars
Warren Pay, jailed for murder, is now free after being re-sentenced for manslaughter.
'Assume it's probably everywhere': Whooping cough vax rates 'dreadful'
Whooping cough is particularly dangerous for newborn babies and older adults.
‘URGENT’ texts with National staff after Andrew Bayly’s notorious ‘loser’ incident
Communications released after minister apologised for his behaviour last month.
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Mass poisoning: Kiwi shares own close call with poisoned alcohol
Sacha Harwood believes she's lucky to be alive after a previous potential poisoning.
Coroner finds Christchurch uni student may have got ‘tangled in his bedding’ before fatal window fall
The death of the 19-year-old has been ruled as accidental.
Christchurch News
'Who does that?' Car dealer pockets customer’s $15k refund, sends them pictures of poo
The couple didn't even get to drive their hybrid Nissan Skyline as a fault was discovered.
Coroner finds Christchurch uni student may have got ‘tangled in his bedding’ before fatal window fall
The death of the 19-year-old has been ruled as accidental.
‘Fierce' Christchurch lawyer dies in Aussie cliff fall
Lee Lee Heah has died in Australia in a fall from a cliff while climbing.
Wellington news
'I've been framed': Man resentenced for killing after spending 7 years behind bars
Warren Pay, jailed for murder, is now free after being re-sentenced for manslaughter.
Wellington Airport overhaul: The warning from airlines
Non-stop flights to more destinations from the capital now on the radar .
Public sector wages growing faster than private sector
Around 18,500 public servants received a pay rise in the quarter.
Auckland News
Man appears in court after security guard stabbed in neck outside city mall
The security guard was critically injured and remains in hospital after surgery overnight.
Whooping cough epidemic declared NZ-wide
It comes after case numbers spiked in May, June, July and again in September.
Avondale commuters advised of traffic delays after fire
Delays easing after road reopened.
Regional news
A Kiwi industry abuzz: How mānuka honey is finding its sweet spot again
'You don’t want to be doom and gloom your whole life. That's just a miserable way to live'
Dangerous Black Power member flees police: Sponge round fired during chase
Police appeal for information as to the whereabouts of Black Power member Toa Pitman.
Community boards facing axe
Western Bay of Plenty District could have fewer councillors to vote for next election.
Iconic Kiwi pie company goes into liquidation
'This decision has not been made lightly'.
'Everyone deserves warm kai': Kmart supports foodbank
The wishing tree appeal is in its 31st year and the need for it 'has never been greater'.
Lucky escape: Owner scrolling social media spots her dog stuck in a poo pond
The power of Facebook - and help from a lasso - saved a dog from a stink situation.
CHB mates' Gumboot Friday antics exceed fundraising expectations
Gumboot Friday is a free counselling service for any young person aged 25 and under.
Rural students urged to pursue a career in healthcare to help plug workforce gaps
“Relying on overseas doctors to fill our rural workforce gaps is not sustainable."
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