Fatal Wānaka crash: Cyclist was a tourist travelling on wrong side of the road, not wearing a helmet
Police confirm he was a 25-year-old man from Japan.
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'I am sorry': Mental health worker accused of paying patient for sex
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One person dies following serious crash on SH84 near Wānaka
Emergency services were called to the crash scene at about 3.50pm.
Chill set to continue into school holidays after Auckland’s coldest morning of 2024
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Truck bursts into flames on SH1 in Canterbury, road closed
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'Just tragic': Mother and 11-year-old son confirmed dead following Manapōuri house fire
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Motorcyclist dies in two-vehicle crash on West Coast's SH6
“Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the person died at the scene.”
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Investigators are working to determine the cause and how many people were at the address.
Manapōuri house fire investigation under way after blaze destroys Southland home
Investigators are working to determine the cause and how many people were at the address.
'The hurt will be deep': Harness racing star Katie Cox loses battle with cancer
The racing fraternity launched a fundraising effort for the Canterbury driver.
Kiwi film organisation confirms $600,000 in funding
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Seeing out another summer - Peketa Campground to stay open under iwi management
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'Rug up': Forecasters warn to brace for colder conditions in coming days
'The central parts of both islands are expected to be the cooler of the lot.'
Woman fatally stabbed partner in head - tried to argue the 12cm wound was self-inflicted
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Exploring Kaitorete Spit’s potential in the global launch market
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Yacht sinks on its mooring in Christchurch’s Lyttelton Harbour
Salvage attempts were made but had to be abandoned due to dangerous conditions.
'Inadequate, flawed' safety and protection before injured toddler killed by father
Coroner criticises child welfare agency for 'flawed' abuse response.
Flood warning with waves rising to 6m to strike North Island overnight
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Dunedin bus hub fatal stabbing case: Youth accused makes application for bail
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Queenstown couple killed in car crash were expecting baby
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Snow for Desert Rd, Interislander ferries cancelled as polar blast hits country
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Nearly 400 cats killed in controversial competition
One man killed 65 cats, landing him a $500 prize.
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.