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Mayor of Dunedin supports protesters 'fighting' hospital cuts
Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich said residents have the right to be outraged.
'Bloody lied to': Fury in Dunedin as tens of thousands gather to 'fight' hospital cuts
Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich said residents have the right to be outraged.
Multiple people injured after boat sinks in Southland
Two people are in a serious condition and a third person is moderately injured.
'Extreme caution': Special warning issued for snow enthusiasts after series of avalanches
Two serious avalanches this week left one person buried and another dead in the south.
Grey council asks ministry to investigate dump above water supply
Grey district mayor: 'Who builds a dump above a water supply these days?'
'Gut-wrenching, heartbreaking': 600 Timaru workers face losing their jobs
Alliance Group plans to shut its South Canterbury freezing works by the end of this year.
TFE Hotels partners with Heritage to refurbish five hotels
More than 500 rooms in five hotels covered in new collaboration.
Anxious wait for meatworkers ahead of surprise meeting
Hundreds of Canterbury meatworkers anxiously waiting to find out if their jobs are safe.
'Heartbreaking': Kiwi mum on life after escaping Gloriavale
Pearl Valor, her husband and their five children left Gloriavale three years ago.
I bargained with God to save my daughter after sexual assault
Victim's mum told judge who was sentencing Kurt Balemi that he was a 'danger to society'.
Our daughter's future: Couple fight $1.7m property seizures linked to cannabis grow
Police found $153,000 in cash in couple's wardrobe. Now they've lost two homes.
Cafe allergy blunder leads to anaphylactic shock
In the worst reaction, the customer collapsed outside the café before being treated at ED.
Avalanche death: Victim named as Brett Evans, 38, remembered as 'loved friend'
It happened about midday yesterday near Mt Arrowsmith in Ashburton Lakes.
All-hands Alliance Timaru meeting 'not going to be about beautifying site': Meatworkers Union
Meat co-operative CEO won't comment.
Tech blackout: Methven has a 'meth' problem
Visitors keen to explore the town's 'natural highs' are coming up short.
ECan chair resigns after council car reportedly caught speeding 678 times
Scott's resignation takes effect Friday, when Craig Pauling will be acting chairman.
From hopeless cases to recovery: New hope for chronic pain sufferers
Chronic pain now treatable, but many miss out due to lack of specialist knowledge.
One person dead after North Canterbury crash, police confirm
The single-vehicle crash was reported at 8pm yesterday.
'Plant was too small' - pre-cast concrete manufacturer ups production 50%
Father emigrated to New Zealand with $10 in his pocket then founded a growing business.
Cream of the crop: NZ's 10 largest dairy farmers revealed
After a tumultuous decade, some new names have emerged as NZ's biggest dairy farmers.
'Absolutely gutting': Baby sea lion shot and left to die
The young female sea lion was shot in an estuary in the Catlins on Monday.
One person dead after being trapped in avalanche during heli-skiing trip
The victim was pulled alive from the avalanche but died from their injures.
One person dead after being trapped in avalanche in Southern Alps
One person has died in an avalanche after becoming trapped during a heli-skiing trip in Mid Canterbury. Video / NZ Herald
'The people have spoken': Dunedin council votes to keep Aurora Energy amid financial strain
A total of 760 submissions were received through the consulting period.
'Moving': Brother of freed Kiwi pilot Phillip Mehrtens floored by global support
Chris Mehrtens wants to thank all those who helped raise $30,000 over the last 24 hours.
CTV building collapse: Design company owner's oversight of inexperienced engineer 'virtually non-existent'
Complaint upheld against boss of company behind design of ill-fated CTV building in Chch.
Meet New Zealand's greatest (ever?) amateur men's rugby team
South Canterbury's record run, the Light Bears' big dance and Canterbury's league revival.
Universities facing strike action offering pay rises of 2-3%
But the Tertiary Education Union says it is seeking a 6% pay rise for its members.
'Fantastic development opportunity': Head Hunters gang pad sells for bargain $378k
The former Head Hunters pad was listed as a ‘desirable corner site’.
‘Can I invoice a deer?’: Christchurch locals question who foots the bill for rampage
Wild deer on the loose in suburban Christchurch damaged vehicles and houses.
Dunedin students evacuated, school closes for day after threatening email received
The online threat was made as students were arriving for class.
Te Anau double-fatal remains unexplained
The small South Island town can expect an increased police presence in the coming days.
'Fright of my life': Mob of runaway deer cause havoc in Christchurch suburb
The animals damaged a vehicle, fences and galloped through backyards.