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Freedom: Beached trawler finally refloated
The Remus ran aground on the South Island's southern west coast on Thursday.
Grounded: Fishing trawler stuck on remote beach
It's understood the vessel was trawling for albacore tuna, known as "chicken of the sea".
Smelter stockpiles 100,000 tonnes of hazardous waste near beach
The smelter company will not reveal its plans for the hazardous waste.
Revealed: Which surname rules the South Island?
It is the most common in the Canterbury, Otago, West Coast and Nelson regions.
Hare-raising ride: Man injures three mates
After an evening drinking on the farm, four men set out in search of more firewood.
Two cars, quad bike, empty beer bottles and dead protected birds
About 30 protected red-billed gulls were killed by two cars and a quad bike on Saturday.
Otago lead contamination: Council offers free fruit and veg
A no-drink water notice for Waikouaiti and Karitane remains in place.
Leadfooted: Residents offered blood tests as council scrambles over contaminated water
Waikouaiti and Karitāne residents offered blood tests following drinking water debacle.
Parents' anxious wait: 'No level of lead is safe for a baby'
Elevated levels of lead discovered in Eastern Otago water supply.
Breaking down barriers around mental health awareness
Right by her side throughout it all is her former partner's dog Jess
Taxpayers pinged for Tiwai Point toxic waste clean-up
The deal to clean up 8000 tonnes of waste "leaves a slightly sour taste", minister says.
Amberley tyre fire: Man in court charged with arson
A man has been charged in connection with a tyre fire in North Canterbury.
South Canterbury battered by thunder and lightning, heading for Christchurch
Metservice is forecasting temperatures will reach 17C throughout the day in Christchurch.
'Stupidly hot': Parts of South Island creeping up to 40C
Metservice is forecasting a high of 36C in Christchurch and 30C in Dunedin today.
Vineyard tractor roll victim 'true blue Central Otago'
The 66-year-old died after a tractor he was driving rolled.
Road cones stolen from bridge at risk of collapse
Safety signage was intended to warn motorists away from bridge after flooding damage.
Gardeners still underestimating potting mix risk - researcher
Simple safety practices can prevent 'a potentially fatal ... infection', researcher says.
Wild weather: Thunderstorms, damaging gales and huge waves predicted
Damaging gales of up to 150km/h are expected this week, along with 13m waves.
Monster waves 10m-high possible amid wild weather
Giant swells and 10m waves in southwest NZ possible amid bout of wild mid-week weather.
Fruit fright: Man finds needle in his banana
Stock was pulled from supermarket shelves after a Dunedin man found a needle in banana.
Central Otago Cherry crops ruined by rain
Some growers estimate losses at between 30 per cent and 60 per cent.
Fire restrictions across NZ: Northland 'near extreme' danger
Dry conditions and forecast strong winds have fire authorities on high alert.
Small Business: Roadside stall start of Forage & Gold's success
Zoe Wood explains how her firm pivoted from a focus on tourists to the domestic market.
Ham recall: Public asked to return products after listeria fears
Company involved in alert also stocks sliced ham at some supermarket delicatessens.
Legionnaires' puts five in hospital in Tasman, Marlborough districts
Gardeners are being warned to protect themselves against Legionnaires' disease.
Canterbury mystery: Is it a cat or is it a panther?
Global influencer Bare Kiwi spots a big cat - or is it a panther?
Remarkables Station gifted to trust for 'all New Zealanders to enjoy'
The 'beautifully presented' 900ha property has been in the Jardine family for a century.
Here comes the rain: Flooding 'possible' later this week
Get the umbrellas out - rain is on the way.
100 hoiho chicks given hospital care in Dunedin
Wildlife Hospital staff working around the clock to care for 100 yellow-eyed penguins.
Bromley odours still on councillors' agenda
Council is confident it could 'reduce the odour to a level where it is not offensive'.
Counting the toll of the Lake Ōhau fire
More than 5000 hectares and multiple properties were burnt in the blaze.
Tree climbing championships in Queenstown
Contestants are pushed to the limit at the tree-climbing championships in Queenstown. Video / Matthew McKew / ODT. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'People are really seeing these large South Island black cats'
Yes, the sightings are genuine, expert says. But they're almost certainly not panthers.