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Road cone hotline receives 236 reports in four days, Auckland gets the most
WorkSafe dealt with a flurry of reports on the first day before numbers plateaued.
$95,000 sculpture stolen from Christchurch centre, locals devastated
The sculpture, named Flight, by Llew Summers, depicts a large bird and weighs 2.2 tonnes.
'Things have really fallen into place': Telfer on winning streak
Steve Telfer is optimistic about his horses' chances at Alexandra Park tonight.
Inter-island ferry sailings cancelled; heavy snow looms for South Island ahead of cold snap
Both the Interislander and Bluebridge ferry services have cancelled Cook Strait sailings.
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Super Rugby roundtable: Which team have the most to prove in the playoffs?
NZME's rugby experts answer all the key questions ahead of the Super Rugby playoffs.
Pedestrian struck by truck on State Highway 1, Kaikōura
State Highway 1 through Peketā is closed, affecting north and south-bound traffic.
Taxi damaged after driving into large city street sink hole
Contractors are busy working to fix the hole this morning.
Elliott Smith: The ABs selection questions hanging over Super Rugby playoffs
OPINION: Some All Blacks hopefuls are sidelined as their teams missed the playoffs.
Body found after person swept away in Canterbury river
Emergency services were called to the Lewis Pass Rd area about 2pm.
Hip ray, hip ray: Is it time to ditch netball's post-game huddle?
Do huddles celebrate unity, or are they out of keeping with professional sport?
Opinion: The financial puzzle Super Rugby must solve for survival
The Hurricanes lost $2.1m in two years, seeking $1m from shares.
'I have murdered someone': Son's confession after he 'snapped' and killed his mother
He confessed to hitting her with a crowbar and stabbing her in the chest.
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Elliott Smith: The ABs selection questions hanging over Super Rugby playoffs
OPINION: Some All Blacks hopefuls are sidelined as their teams missed the playoffs.
Opinion: The financial puzzle Super Rugby must solve for survival
The Hurricanes lost $2.1m in two years, seeking $1m from shares.
Warriors mid-season report card: Tackling machines top the ratings
The Warriors sit third with a 9-3 record, defying wooden spoon predictions.
Society Insider: Batley Burton accidentally hit by husband's car, Spencer family's winery; new rich-list couple
Plus, Sally Ridge's latest reno project.
Paul Lewis: Why NZ's future at No 10 looks bright
OPINION: Young first fives like Josh Jacomb and Ruben Love are impressing in Super Rugby.
Gregor Paul: Why the Chiefs have looked a class above
OPINION: The Chiefs have shown determination after losing the last two Super finals.
Hundreds without power across North Island, road snowfall warnings in South Island
Meanwhile, Fire and Emergency were called to 60 incidents in the upper north.
$1m winner as First Division struck for second time in a week in Hawke's Bay
Players in both Napier and Hastings have won Lotto First Division over the past week.
Warriors mid-season report card: Tackling machines top the ratings
The Warriors sit third with a 9-3 record, defying wooden spoon predictions.
Society Insider: Batley Burton accidentally hit by husband's car, Spencer family's winery; new rich-list couple
Plus, Sally Ridge's latest reno project.
'Heartbreaking' spill litters Hauraki Gulf beaches with thousands of plastic beads
Only half of NZ plastic firms use measures to prevent nurdle spills.
Thunderstorm warnings across top half of North Island as heavy rain lashes Akl
Warnings of localised flooding, severe gales, waves reaching 6.5 metres and snow.
Are you $12m richer? Lotto numbers drawn for mega Powerball prize
Check the numbers from tonight's draw to see if you are in the money.
$250k boat and $16k catch seized on top of $13k fine for Gisborne fishing company and skipper
The company was fined $9000 on top of court costs, while its skipper was fined $4000.
'More to achieve': Dame Catriona Williams on her honour and goals
Williams was a top equestrian before a spinal injury 20 years ago.
Super Rugby teams: Strong sides named for first week of new playoffs
The new-look Super Rugby Pacific playoffs format will make its debut on Friday.
Graphic footage of New Lynn terror attack shown in closed court, stabber donned red glove
Samsudeen grabbed a knife from a shelf and began slashing at shoppers.
Paul Lewis: Why NZ's future at No 10 looks bright
OPINION: Young first fives like Josh Jacomb and Ruben Love are impressing in Super Rugby.
Kiwi adventure camp operator charged after boy severely burned on school trip
Charges against the trust have been laid at Christchurch District Court.
Gregor Paul: Why the Chiefs have looked a class above
OPINION: The Chiefs have shown determination after losing the last two Super finals.
Editorial: Changing a place name should be considered carefully
OPINION: In more than 1800 submissions, 52% supported changing Russell's name.