'It won’t happen again': Fishermen caught breaking dolphin-friendly rules
The judge noted their money struggles but stressed the seriousness of fishing offences.
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Injured climbers may remain trapped on Mt Cook for days after another freezing night
Rescuers are on standby while they wait for a gap in the weather.
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The Country Fast Five: Is this NZ's most important industry?
The Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.
Corrections 'breakdown' contributed to woman's murder by paroled ‘psychopath’
Coroner makes extensive recommendations after 'preventable' murder of Chch woman.
'I don't like it at all': Prison wake-up call for teen who stabbed woman outside pub
'I want you to reach 21 and live a good, pro-social life,' the judge told him.
Whitebaiter dies after being swept into sea by 'rogue' wave
Fellow whitebaiter raised the alarm after horror unfolded.
Synlait gets second lifeline: Bright Dairy takes control in ‘watershed’ vote
Shareholders vote in favour of a $217m equity raise.
Injured climbers trapped overnight on Mt Cook, weather hampers rescue efforts
The injured pair spent the night high up the mountain, hemmed in by bad weather.
New projections: How is the climate likely to change where you live?
New projections out to 2090 indicate NZ could grow warmer and drier than earlier forecast.
'He reminds me so much of me': The NZ sports star who is coaching his son
'We have our moments,' says the father-coach of a rising young star.
Chris Gayle reveals he got confidence boost from facing Black Caps
'I was just pretty much always dominant against New Zealand.'
Aussie builder buys gold rush town's oldest building for $700,000
Queenstown-Lakes residents are happy the former pub will get some love.
'Tragically catastrophic': Teen who caused fatal crash escapes conviction, name suppressed
No conviction for Christchurch teen who killed a woman and injured four others in crash.
Jetstar passengers evacuated after stairs blown into plane
Powerful gusts of up to 100 km/h are expected to roar across the north this afternoon.
Inquiries under way after man taken to Christchurch Hospital with critical injuries
It is not yet confirmed how the man became so badly injured.
A life shaped by crime: Desensitised burglar back behind bars
Judge says Edward Davis' remorse and regret 'may be aligned with apprehension'.
'Left-field' buyer snaps up historic manor saved from rats and ruin
150-year-old mansion near Timaru given new lease of life.
Christchurch rape trial: Jury retires to consider verdicts after six weeks of evidence
Former footballer denies accusations at High Court trial in Christchurch.
More than 30 supermarket liquor licences suspended after breach
New World stores face 48-hour alcohol ban.
Why growers are moving production to Canterbury
FruitFed Supplies says there's a noticeable increase in horticulture in the region.
Former mayor claims supermarket blocked him entry
Aaron Hawkins had just attended a rally for Palestine with his eight-year-old son.
Vibrations damage homeowner's property - and the insurer is ignoring the claim
Experts warn Kiwis over policy exclusions.
Aucklanders brace for gales, hail, cold temperatures, possible blackouts; snow falls in Chch
A major highway in the South Island has been closed to due snow and ice.
Drownings prompt call for more protections at notorious swimming spot
Coroner calls for public awareness about river and lake hazards after recent drownings.
Logging truck crash leaves one dead west of Nelson
The road is expected to remain closed for some time.
Driver allegedly smashes into three cars, ploughs into child's bedroom
Emergency services were alerted to the accident around 10pm
Spies are on Otago University campus for a good cause
PhD student develops an escape room centred on indigenous data sovereignty.
'I miss you every single day': Triple killer Lauren Dickason's words for her slain daughters
Convicted Timaru mother marks the third anniversary of her children's deaths.
'Iconic' Hoiho wins Bird of The Year 2024
An iconic NZ bird has just been announced as Bird of The Year.
SPCA rehomes large number of rats from Whanganui home
Some rats travelled via ferry to Christchurch in a custom-built, air-conditioned vehicle.
International flights return to Dunedin Airport
Dunedin Airport has been without international flights since 2020.
Pedestrian hospitalised after Canterbury car meet crash, police hunt for driver
A teenager was reportedly struck by a ute before it fled the scene.