Nearly 400 cats killed in controversial competition
One man killed 65 cats, landing him a $500 prize.
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Tiwai deal opens door for new power projects
Contact Energy has started its first battery project and says more will follow.
Grant Robertson officially welcomed into new role as vice-chancellor at University of Otago
Grant Robertson has officially begun his new role as the university's vice-chancellor.
Gold rush? Atop the multi-billion-dollar discovery in Central Otago
An Australian company thinks it could profit up to $2 billion off this mine.
NZ's 'biggest loser' suburbs - where buyers are winning with price drops of up to $122,000
Good news for cashed-up first-time buyers, who are benefiting from more choice.
Why cancellation of Cook Strait mega ferry contract is taking so long
Maritime legal experts have been going through Hyundai Mipo Dockyard's claim line by line.
'Unable to land': Landing gear fault on Air NZ Invercargill flight leaves it circling
A flight tracker showed the plane flying multiple loops offshore.
'Extremely worried': Family of alleged fugitive fraudster urge return
Nicola Flint is accused of ripping off a Christchurch rugby club of more than $100,000.
Cops crackdown on boy racers across NZ: Arrests, cars impounded, hundreds of fines
The crackdown comes after police were overwhelmed by a recent event in Levin.
Former mayor confronts intruder, who had a nail gun, trying to 'claim' her house
'He was screaming and ranting at me, and I just thought, ‘I have to protect myself''.
‘Heartless’: Airline tells NZ parents to rebook Europe flights after shock pregnancy
Couple counting the cost after Qatar Airways refuses to add infant to existing booking.
Artist bought quirky South Island crib sight unseen for $69,000 after spotting it in newspaper ad
Unusual home is being sold "as is where is" more than 20 years later.
'A win': Supporters post 'message from Dickason' about triple murder sentence
Lauren Dickason pens new note for supporters about her 'fair' sentence.
Multiple injuries after two-car crash near Queenstown
Five people taken to hospital after crash just before 10pm last night.
Details of Dickason triple murder to be probed by coroner
The murders of the Dickason children will be probed by a Coroner - as early as next month
Dunedin tiny home development aims to provide affordable housing
A key aspect of the project is a 16-lot tiny home development in Karitane.
Details of triple murderer Lauren Dickason's possible release
Will she be deported once released from prison?
Emergency services rushing to extinguish apartment block blaze in Dunedin
The fire was reported to be on the ground floor of a three-storey building.
Watch: Farmer’s fight against depression - keeping well on the farm
Farmer Wayne Langford and his wife Tyler talk about their struggles with depression.
'My first kiss will always be with a predator:' Man sentenced for sex offending against teen in park
'I realised I was strong enough to do something, and now, we are here.'
New Zealand’s 10 busiest builders
Winners of highest value of construction projects in 2023: BCI Central names top 10 in NZ.
Hipkins responds to claim from Dickason’s parents MIQ impacted her mental state before murders
The 41-year-old has been sentenced to 18 years in Hillmorton Hospital.
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'I failed them': Killer mum apologises after being sentenced to 18 years in mental health unit
Lauren Dickason had no reaction in court when sentence was delivered.
New Zealand wine Southern Tor named as one of the best pinots in the world
The New Zealand wine that beat the French and named best in the world.
All Black No 895 Shayne Philpott passes away aged 58
The proud Cantabrian played 14 times for the All Blacks and 113 games for Canterbury.
Killer mum Lauren Dickason sentenced today for murdering her three daughters
A judge will decide whether Lauren Dickason is sent to prison or a mental health unit.
Government refuses to say if new Cook Strait ships will be cheaper than mega ferries
Analysis: Ferries could cost more but overall project to replace fleet will be cheaper.
Christchurch businessman arrested after illegal cigarette factory uncovered
The businessman allegedly stole 80kg of illicit tobacco from a Christchurch warehouse.
Body found off the coast of Dunedin’s Brighton Beach
Recovery efforts are under way to retrieve the body after it was located this morning.
Chris Rattue: The natural choice isn’t All Blacks captain
OPINION: The Blues captain has made a charge towards greater test status.
Connor Garden-Bachop's life to be celebrated in Christchurch today
The 25-year-old father-of-two died suddenly of a medical event last week.
Pop, fizz, cheers: QT Queenstown's champagne hideaway
The Champagne Parlour is only available for two months this winter.
Razor on why he chose his captain: 'He’s won a lot of big games'
Coach explains his preference for southern man.