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Major flood warnings issued as ex-Cyclone Alfred hits NSW, Queensland
Anthony Albanese has issued a warning to residents as Alfred continues to threaten homes.
Dominance on display: Hastings and Stevens-McNab take Crankworx titles
Elite downhill racing returned to Skyline Rotorua after two years away.
‘Wind gust rattles the building’: Kiwi hunkers down in hotel as wild weather strikes
The NZ pensioner is unfazed by ex-cyclone Alfred but 'dying for toast with tomatoes'.
The best Kiwi female athletes shining on global stage
Which stars shone the brightest in 2024 and who to keep an eye on in 2025.
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Dick Frizzell’s new memoir: ‘A little memory, a little licence and a lot of humour’
The 82-year-old painter contemplates beginnings, endings and what, exactly, is the truth.
Surgeon who operates on NZ women with controversial syndrome charged with killing patient
The surgeon is considered a saviour by some NZ patients, who say he changed their lives.
‘Not here’: Is this town the nimby capital of NZ?
They have fought off windfarms and airports, and now they're against a gold mine.
‘Love lost in violence’: Woman speaks of fear and betrayal after being raped by partner
'He wanted sex so took it anyway. In that sense, there was particular cruelty.'
Phil Gifford: The man to turn the Crusaders back into contenders
OPINION: Codie Taylor's comeback is one big storyline this weekend.
‘Deeply regrettable’: School lunch burns student, prompting safety probe
David Seymour apologised to the principal for the lunch incident.
Stuart Neill wins Canterbury Ballance Farm Environment Awards
Judges said Pukatea Dairy Farms chooses to do the right thing, rather than the easy thing.
‘Desperate need’: Calls grow for Pāpāmoa East community hub
A Pāpāmoa East centre needs to be prioritised, a reverend says.
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Dick Frizzell’s new memoir: ‘A little memory, a little licence and a lot of humour’
The 82-year-old painter contemplates beginnings, endings and what, exactly, is the truth.
Surgeon who operates on NZ women with controversial syndrome charged with killing patient
The surgeon is considered a saviour by some NZ patients, who say he changed their lives.
Phil Gifford: The man to turn the Crusaders back into contenders
OPINION: Codie Taylor's comeback is one big storyline this weekend.
Society Insider: Pitt’s NZ hideaway; millionaire’s BFF turns flatmate; Pals founder’s superyacht proposal
Plus, Wilhelmina Shrimpton and Ben O'Keeffe celebrate their engagement.
Who’s still got money? CBRE lists top sales of $1.7b deals lately
In the last six months of 2024, $1.7b of property sold in 97 deals. CBRE lists the top 10.
‘We make it work’: Inside the lives of a professional sports couple
The couple manage a long-distance relationship while both playing pro rugby.
Eels picked away at farmer’s injured leg - now he’s healed and planning to run a Coast to Coast
Seven gruelling surgeries and a painstaking skin graft won't hold Harvey Nelson back.
Brad Pitt filming near Queenstown: Hollywood A-lister’s latest blockbuster under way
Town bustling with movie hype while megastar actor stays under radar.
‘I feel horrible with myself’: 14yo recalls horror at realising he had stabbed older boy
The young defendant told the court he only intended to scare the older boy, not harm him.
‘This has kept me awake at night’: Port workers fear cuts could cost lives
The Lyttelton Port Company claims the proposed changes will enhance operations.
Hoax: Police rule out any threat to Canterbury school
Last night's email threatened violence today.
‘Window rattler’: Quake rocks North Canterbury; jolts also in Haast
The quake struck at 6.45am, 35km west of Culverden, at a depth of 7km.
Society Insider: Pitt’s NZ hideaway; millionaire’s BFF turns flatmate; Pals founder’s superyacht proposal
Plus, Wilhelmina Shrimpton and Ben O'Keeffe celebrate their engagement.
Barriers set for NZ's richest raceday at Ellerslie this Saturday
Tuxedo's draw at 16 forces a tactical change in the NZ Derby.
'Quite emotional': Incredible photos show pod of 450 dolphins off Kaikōura coast
'There are other creatures in this world that deserve to share it with us.'
‘I wanted others to see me as tough’: 14yo accused of Dunedin bus hub murder addresses court
The defendant told the court he began carrying a knife for protection from bullies.
‘My heart was pounding’: Dashcam footage shows car ploughing into median barrier
The moment of impact was captured on camera, with a bus driver fearing being hit head-on.
Emergency services rush to Canterbury river after report of boat overturning
'We’re currently with two patients and are waiting for an update on their condition.'
Super Rugby team lists: Barrett back at 10 for Blues
All the ins and outs ahead of the fourth round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Major Canterbury drug bust sees 120 charges laid, 13 arrested
Police seized $22,000 in cash and $38,000 worth of drugs.
Who’s still got money? CBRE lists top sales of $1.7b deals lately
In the last six months of 2024, $1.7b of property sold in 97 deals. CBRE lists the top 10.