Kaikōura man part of criminal network 'responsible for most SMS scams' in 2023 charged
A 28-year-old Kaikōura man has been charged for alleged large-scale text scamming.
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'Woody was a real genuine Kiwi who loved to ride and loved his mates.'
Cricket legend Sir Richard Hadlee selling his luxury golf course home
Property has entertained a host of international sporting stars.
Letter from Nicola Willis forces KiwiRail to bin mega ferry contract after 2-month limbo
It took two months and the eventual letter from the Minister before KiwiRail called time.
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Court told Millbrook residents: 'Not realistic to bank on the site remaining unchanged'.
Super Rugby Selections: Blues lose five to injury
The team lists for Super Rugby Pacific have been announced.
Court security workplace culture ‘toxic and sad’, leaked report says
The culture is so bad staff are "pulling sickies" as they hate being at work.
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Philip Donald Wightman and Suzanne Elizabeth Watson, were killed in the crash on Thursday.
15m whale washes up on Parapara Beach, Golden Bay
Investigations are under way to find out what the whale's exact species is.
Artist not told her Dunedin mural would be painted over
Natalia Rak says she has no idea why her well-loved Dunedin mural has suddenly vanished.
Two cars of drink-driving teens botch their attempts to flee Police
One of the two vehicles wound up crashed on its side, trapping an occupant.
Gregor Paul: Whitelock retiring instead of All Blacks comeback the right call
The 35-year-old has resisted ideas of carrying on to hang up his boots.
Naked man, 79, arrested for indecent act at Dunedin beach
Police found the man "still naked" in a bushy area above the beach.
Student killed in Pukaki crash to be buried today
Four people were killed in the crash near Lake Pukaki on Saturday.
Whitelock announces retirement from rugby
Sam Whitelock will end his career after the French club season.
'We are committed': Warriors expand NRL development academy into Otago, Dunedin
The Auckland club now has five academy programmes across the nation.
Authorities won't say what penalties supermarkets will face for breaching Easter trading laws
The supermarkets involved will not disclose their earnings over the weekend.
Sounds to Town: Dunedin ultra-marathon runner to tackle 617km non-stop over five days
Glen Sutton will undertake the colossal challenge for charity
World’s most detailed study of human health and development enters next stage
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'Thanks for believing in us': Crusaders jersey presented to ABs great hits $1000 on TradeMe
Jeff Wilson has been thanked for his ongoing support of the Crusaders.
'I'm leaving my children': Mother's heartbreak as tummy ache revealed as terminal cancer
Naomi Argyle was given just eight weeks to live after she saw her GP for a check-up.
Jarrod Gilbert: Scott ‘Razor’ Robertson is not just an incredible coach - he’s one out of the box
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Man assaults elderly widow in her garden before chasing girl through park, assaulting her
The woman now suffers from flashbacks, while the schoolgirl has become withdrawn.
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Bruce Cotterill: Sir Russell Coutts is right - dolphin drama shows we’re drowning in red tape
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'Rock n roll judge' on being easily triggered - and the death of his son
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Love on the land: How Kiwi couples farm together and stay together
Two farming couples share how they met and what makes them tick.
Warbirds Over Wānaka in pictures: Old war planes take to the skies
Herald photojournalist George Heard captures all of the action.
Too young to retire: What Kiwi sporting greats do in the afterlife
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Back from the dead: Crusaders sound a Super Rugby warning
The previously winless champs appeared ready for a revival while beating the Chiefs.
Trees ‘poisoned’ at home of cricket in Marlborough
An arborist noticed holes had been drilled into the large plane trees at a Blenheim park.
NZ police officers 'struggling to put food on the table'; food donations urged
Canterbury police officers are collecting food donations for struggling colleagues.
Police seize 13 cars during Christchurch's Chrome motor show, arrest three
One person caught at 104km/h in a 50km/h zone, with police vowing crackdown on burnouts.