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'Such a load of s***': Mayor fumes at road speed limit hurdles
Mayor's swearing outburst sparked by unforeseen challenges in lowering speed limits
'I’ve never seen one that big': Judge shocked at cow's untreated cancer
Judge criticises owner for not seeking vet help; 'The cow suffered significant pain.'
‘F***ing lies’: TV star Noel Edmonds rejects claims he sacked Kiwi winery staff
UK celeb Noel Edmonds rejects claims he sacked 17 Kiwi winery staff with a day's notice.
UK TV star accused of blindsiding Kiwi vineyard staff with winter closure
One day's notice of job cuts for 17 staff at Noel Edmonds' South Island winery.
Tākaka man Peter Miller’s death not suspicious, police say
His body was found after his family raised concerns they hadn't heard from him.
‘Felt the Earth move’: Boom follows bright light as Kiwis spot meteor in sky
Could you have a meteorite in your backyard?
Man whose body was found in sinkhole identified, family pay tribute
His body was found after his family raised concerns they hadn't heard from him.
Family of man who fell down sinkhole 'totally devastated'; police probe ‘unexplained’ death
His body was found after his family raised concerns they hadn't heard from him.
Chainsaw-wielding suspect found guilty of cutting illegal forest track
Accused argued he was clearing a fallen tree – but a judge didn't buy it.
Watch: Large bull caught walking the street in suburban Nelson
Police responded to the call out along with Animal Control.
Emergency nurse wins big at Tapawera Shears
Kimberley MacLean shore sheep mainly to pay her way through her studies.
Dozens of firefighters battle large fire in Golden Bay
The blaze is thought to be in the ITM building.
Pic’s Peanut Butter chief says new Government has a ‘tough road’ ahead
Aimee McCammon studied at Harvard Business School this year and hasn't lost momentum.
Sealord fined more than $250k after crew exposed to asbestos
'This was a major industry player that should have known better' - Maritime NZ.
'One that bites': Fisherman's $20k fine for removing boat's monitoring device
He tried to hide the device in a bag beneath the sea.
Homeowner says dispute with neighbour over boundary led to minor heart attack
Barry McLeod claims his new neighbour is "trying to steal our land'.
The faces of the South Island's new leaders following blue election tidal wave
A new party returns to the South Island and several red seats flip.
50 years ago, Marlborough put now world famous Sauvignon Blanc on the map
In half a century, Marlborough has achieved worldwide recognition for its Sauvignon Blanc.
Rapist of young girl in railway station toilet block named
The offending was 'the stuff of nightmares' according to the Crown prosecutor.
Pic's Peanut Butter chief says its biggest challenge is meeting demand
Pic's Peanut Butter chief Aimee McCammon says the brand aims to keep production in NZ.
One dead after crash involving farm vehicle in St Arnaud
The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.
'Misguided in their beliefs': Lifestyle property owners refuse to pay rates
They didn't want to pay $1767 for their 1.85-hectare property.
Bad catch: Fishing company loses multi-million dollar trawler over coral weighing ‘less than half a pound of butter’
Judge: “Failure to record was at the heart of these charges – not the amount of material”.
Heavy rain tracking to Bay of Plenty; Auckland remains in state of emergency after day of deluge
There's no reprieve for the top of the country with heavy rain forecast this afternoon.
Auckland State of Emergency declared amid widespread flooding; warning more rain to come
Severe thunderstorms bringing torrential rain for Auckland and Northland.
Thunderstorm and possible tornado risk looms today
New Zealand has been hit by four tornadoes in three consecutive days.
Cyclone Gabrielle: $2b kiwifruit industry right in path of storm
Fruit quality woes could intensify as Cyclone Gabrielle hits premium growing regions.