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Swimmer missing at waterfall, second person plucked to safety
Search and rescue teams have been dispatched to Maruia Falls in Shenandoah near Murchison.
Motel where murder accused stayed was bugged by police
The woman was at the motel while her house was forensically searched.
Gang trio intimidated man and took his vehicles
One of the men, Taylor Rangi Gage, was sentenced to 29 months in jail for the offending.
'He thought it was funny': Porn actress abused online
Victim subjected to a slew of online abuse and fake stories.
Hundreds report feeling quake near Seddon
GeoNet says the 4.4-magnitude earthquake resulted in "moderate" shaking.
Matariki and Midwinter at Scott Base: 'We've not seen sun since April'
'It can be challenging to keep high spirits so far away from the sun.'
Man jailed for violent attack on partner
Nathan Steven Graham will be jailed for 22 months for the brutal abuse of his partner.
Picton crash claims seven lives: Victims' church friends grieving
A church congregation is in mourning after three members were killed in horrific crash.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 21 June, 2022
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'Both his loves are gone': Hope for two survivors as one takes first steps and other recovers from surgery
The group spent their final days sightseeing and enjoying each others' company.
'All of them are gone': Relative of Picton crash victims in shock over family tragedy
Police say the circumstances of the crash are still under investigation.
Heartfelt tribute as family killed in Picton crash named
'He was devastated, he was crying a lot. Both of his loves are gone.'
Police confirm driver of van died in horror Picton crash
A friend of the family killed in a horror crash at Picton speaks about the tragedy.
John MacDonald: Picton crash - median barriers would make a world of difference
OPINION: What is the price of seven lives?
Driver fatigue or distraction likely cause of Picton crash: expert
Fatigue is more than just about going to sleep behind the wheel - crash investigator.
'Absolute carnage': Seven killed in family-trip tragedy were returning from funeral
Shaken locals reported hearing loud bangs and emergency services were called.
Earthquake warning could save your life
Is now the time to invest in an earthquake early warning system for New Zealand?
Picton crash: Images reveal true horror of smash that killed seven
A van with nine people inside smashed head-on into a refrigerated goods truck.
'Absolutely tragic': Seven lives lost in 'blink of an eye' in crash near Picton
Koromiko resident said she heard two big bangs around 7.45am, followed by sirens.
A Ukrainian family fled to NZ to escape war. Tragedy struck just eight weeks later
Leonid Yurasov's 'most cherished dream' was for his family to be together in safety.
Staff, customers unhappy with 'rotten cold' conditions in Countdown supermarket
A Countdown store in Dunedin has been described as a 'rotten cold' disgrace.
Jacinda Ardern visits Queenstown skifield to mark start of ski season
Hospitality and tourism sectors are grappling with a critical worker shortage.
Man who rammed police car sentenced to community work
He was only facing an infringement notice when police found him. Then he flipped.
School fits hidden detectors to tackle 'crazy' vaping epidemic
Aggressive marketing and evolving technology leaves schools battling a vaping 'epidemic'.
Double tragedy: Joint inquest for double killer's victim and father of his first victim
Shock news that Paul Wilson had killed again too much for first victim's father.
4WD tragedy: Crash that killed boy, 7, remains under police probe
New details emerge of tragedy claimed life of "little ninja".
Te Waipounamu, you beauty! South via the scenic route
When God was handing out beauty, New Zealand pushed to the front of the queue.
Key, McCullum, Obama: Inside the multi-billion-dollar world of golf real estate
High-end properties next to top-of-the-range courses are highly prized.
Peaceful dawns: Blenheim to Nelson on Heritage Explorer
A nine-day cruise from Blenheim to Nelson reveals many local treasures.
The cheapest places to buy a house in NZ
Bargains are plentiful but smart vendors can turn a profit with the right renovation.
Focus: NZ hit with a week of wild weather
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Man found in shallow grave died in 'a terrible accident', court told
Case focuses on how Dale Watene died before ending up buried in Longwood Forest.
Residents unable to return home as toppled trees close road
Wild winter weather continues to lash parts of the country.