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Storms caused severe floods and devastation across the country.
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The man was taken to Dunedin Hospital as a precaution.
Opinion: What is the Christchurch City Council thinking?
The council is planning to upgrade the streets around the new stadium.
'Devastating' impacts from triple fatal helicopter crash
'Every day, when I wake up, I think about what could have been...this has ruined my life.'
Fancy your own city island? Iconic home for sale
Christchurch house is on the market for the first time in 25 years.
'Negligent beyond comprehension': Woman banned from stock ownership
Carolyn Sybil Ireland left thirsty and starving cattle to die on her farm.
Outdoor noise concerns prevent new daycare from opening
The toys are on the shelves but the doors won't be opening to a new Christchurch daycare.
Helicopter company fined $315k for fatal 2018 crash
The crash killed a pilot and two Department of Conservation workers four years ago.
Akin to 'torture': Son jailed after keeping elderly dad in wetsuit and soiled nappy
The elderly man was kept in a nappy and wetsuit he couldn't remove when he soiled himself.
Milford Sound visitors at 14% as outdoor demand continues to cool
New Zealand's most famous natural landmarks have seen a stark decline says DoC's report.
Mum gives evidence at inquest into shaking death of Greymouth toddler
The inquest into the fatal shaking death of toddler Leith Hutchison continues in Greymouth
Watch: Balaclava-wearing youths break into vape shop
The vape shop was targeted for a break-in and burglary a month after it had opened.
Case of sea lion biting surfer 'certainly not an attack' - DoC
The mammal put a hole in the surfer's wetsuit.
SH6 Nelson to Blenheim to be closed for seven weeks, storm repairs
SH6 from Hira to Ronga Rd, Rai Valley, will close from November 1 to December 18.
Coroner probes death of toddler shaken to death by his own father
The Coroner is looking into the death of 15-month-old manslaughter victim Leith Hutchison.
Southland Hospital on brink of collapse, cancer care advocate claims
Staff are struggling "despite continually giving it their all to keep the patients safe".
Local body elections: Voters largely reject disinformation candidates
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Concussion – It's not all about rugby
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Watch: Departing Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt shows toll of loss in exit interview
Shadbolt is NZ's second longest-serving mayor after getting the Invercargill job in 1998.
Flying saucers and a 'virtual farm' win big in NZ's best Airbnb awards
A flying saucer in central Canterbury has landed a space on the list of best BnBs.
Big guns fire in country cricket's season openers
Sun shines for cricket days after region's polar blast.
Audrey Young: Supreme Court's audacious decision on tikanga
COMMENT: Law should not be made like this - it's judicial activism with a capital A.
Battle against vegetation blaze continues as wind gusts threaten
Firefighters trying to contain vegetation fire above Glenorchy road near Queenstown.
Couple aged 19 and 21 snag their first home - 'we were saving non-stop'
And no, they didn't use the bank of mum and dad.
'Feels really good': Lewers wins Queenstown mayoralty race
One-term councillor Glyn Lewers will lead the district for the next three years.
'Appetite for change': New mayors elected in most major centres in strong election for right-leaning candidates
Tory Whanau's mayoral win in Wellington bucked a national trend of right-leaning mayors.
'I feel surprised': Shadbolt fails to get on Invercargill City Council
"I feel surprised not to be re-elected as a councillor, it will take some time to digest."
'It's devastating': Hawkins surprised at decisive Dunedin mayoral loss
For Aaron Hawkins there was no simpler way to describe losing the Dunedin mayoralty.
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Digger used to free critically injured man trapped by logs
The man is fighting for his life after becoming trapped by logs.
Jules Radich wins Dunedin mayoral race
Jules Radich has unseated Aaron Hawkins as Dunedin mayor.
NZ's longest-serving mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt soundly beaten in Invercargill
The country's longest serving mayor Tim Shadbolt has lost the top job to Nobby Clark.