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Inmate death: Claims prisoner had complained of breathing difficulties
Staff tried to save man who died in his cell.
Kaikoura grounding: Recovery mission under way for stricken diesel-laden boat
Crew safe but weather hampers efforts to salvage vessel.
Snow dump: 'It's the winter that keeps on giving'
Icy blast brings season's best snowfall.
Southland company's big hydrogen play
Two South Island companies are combining to develop hybrid trucks and refuelling stations.
Blacklisted: Russia bans 32 NZ officials and journalists accused of 'Russophobic agenda'
City mayors and NZDF officials included on travel ban.
Sewerage system's vacuum issues exposed by heavy rain
Improvements to the systems are to take place, to stop sewage overflow.
'This one's for her': Tearful Sophie Pascoe wins gold for late grandmother
Dame Sophie Pascoe has done it again in what could be her last major event.
Day one wrap: Pascoe leads golden start for NZ in Birmingham
A recap of the Kiwis in action from the first day of the Commonwealth Games.
Gang factor not ruled out in park killing
Police are investigating the brutal death of a Dunedin man at a suburban lookout.
Airport bomb hoaxer has Court of Appeal application rejected
A former aviation security officer planted a fake bomb on the runway at Dunedin airport.
Serial rapist who targeted women at dance parties released
Mateo Nixon was granted parole this week with several years of his sentence remaining.
Public warned to keep away from humpback whale carcass on Otago beach
The 9.7m long juvenile humpback was first seen floating off the coast a fortnight ago.
Milford Sound: Should visitors be charged to see Fiordland?
Under pressure: Over a million tourists a year visit Milford Sound.
John MacDonald: Is it time to bring back the traffic cops?
OPINION: Police are not patrolling the roads as much as they should be.
'Really dangerous': Toddler given wine, hit and kicked in public
She poured the wine into a plastic bottle and tilted it into the toddler's mouth.
'I can't afford a jacket for $250': Salvation Army slammed over prices at Queenstown store
Donated secondhand goods overpriced in the resort town.
Timaru triple homicide: Mum's trial venue moved
Case of mum accused of murdering her three daughters in back in court for hearing.
As it happened: NZ's big moment at Comm Games opening
The Commonwealth Games in Birmingham have begun.
Hoax bomb threats: 18 schools across NZ called, police investigate origin
Police cyber teams are working with international agencies to find those behind the calls.
Drug-driver smashes into family car, toddler badly maimed
Jotham Miller said the wind caused his erratic driving but blood test revealed the truth.
Kiwis at Comm Games: NZ's best golden hopes and when they compete
We run through New Zealand's best gold medal hopes at the Comm Games in Birmingham.
Ice, ice baby: First stop Antarctica on this South Island road trip
Turns out -8 degrees isn't as cold as you'd expect. But -13C? Forget about it. . .
'One of our best ever results': Ravensdown reports $95m profit in 2021/22
$95m overall group profit and $68 underlying profit before tax for fertiliser co-op.
Police speaking to two young people after Blenheim school lockdown following second threat in 24 hours
Police revealed more threats were made to schools today.
Former National MP Nick Smith eyes Nelson mayoralty
The veteran politician retired from Parliament in June 2021.
Pair spend night in snow cave after avalanche traps them on mountain
Dramatic rescue near Queenstown after two people trapped on mountain by avalanche.
John MacDonald: Razor Robertson has my blessing to leave
OPINION: Scott Robertson has made it clear he is sick of waiting for the All Blacks job.
Steve Hansen speaks out on Foster, Razor and slams NZR for 'not doing their job'
The former All Blacks coach launched a stunning attack on NZR in an explosive interview.
Weather: Risk of slips and flood in lower North Island as bad weather continues
Rain is easing in parts of South Island, occasional showers expected across the nation.
Carving stolen from Kaiapoi Pā: Offender says he 'found' it
It took six police officers to lift 250kg stone carving dating back to 1890s.
Petrol price tumble: Relief at the pump as cost of gas drops further
Petrol prices have dropped a further 20c a litre since a week ago.
'Lucifer is my DJ': Man who trashed police station gets his wish to be sent to jail
Jeremy Ching's vandalism spree earns a nine-month prison sentence at a hectic hearing.
Christchurch flooding: Small-scale fixes, investment in infrastructure needed
This weeks flooding is a hint of what is to come.