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'It was just a freak thing' - Partner of Kaikoura quake victim
The partner of Kaikoura quake victim Jo-Anne Mackinnon wants people to know the truth.
Tourists killed in Canterbury crash
Pair killed in campervan crash named as young, Singaporean technology executives.
Netball cancelled for 450 teams
For the second week in a row, netball games have had to be postponed in Christchurch.
Black Widow's son jailed for death crash
Son of 'Black Widow' Helen Milner jailed for crash that killed friend.
Higher uni fees last straw for Kiwis
'It's just unrealistic for us to stay here', says Kiwi family of five in Australia.
Quake report: Civil Defence can do better
A new report finds room for improvement in Civil Defence's Kaikoura Earthquake response.
NZ's oldest driver, 104, renews licence
New Zealand's oldest driver Bill Mitchell renews his licence at 104.
Sighting of Canterbury 'panther' a hoax
Canterbury man's alleged panther sighting was a hoax.
Showers in store for parts of the country
The next few days may be a little wet, but weather may clear for the end of the week.
U-turn in landmark driver's licence row
Landmark legal battle over NZTA notifying suspended drivers settled by the Supreme Court.
Jumping spiders to be imported into NZ
Jumping spiders are to be imported into New Zealand for world-leading research.
Police arrest man with fake gun
A man with a fake gun attempted to hi-jack a vehicle but the victim unarmed him first
ECan 'rubbished' new rail service plan
Proponent met ECan staff to discuss his plan, but they were "condescending and negative".
Ski fields first dusting for 2017
Mt Ruapehu looks likely to get a slight dusting of snow when the cold front hits overnight
Macdonald out of prison, playing rugby
Acquitted of Scott Guy's murder, Ewen Macdonald has been spotted playing club rugby.
Moving city works for families
Most of those using Government fund to leave Auckland have settled down.
Man dead after quad bike crash
A man is dead after a quad bike crash in rural Canterbury late last night.
Kiwi cider company takes out top award
An independent NZ brewery's cider won one of ten trophy titles in London.
Attacked inmate spends month in hospital
An inmate has spent more than a month in hospital after a brutal attack in Christchurch.
Drivers warned to expect wild weather
Grab the wet weather gear as rain is on its way, and high winds are set to hit.
Kiwis better off making their own emergency kits
Most kits lacked basic items and were pricier than making your own, the watchdog found.
Low-decile schools lag in teaching scheme
Low-decile schools are slowest to join new a scheme that funds extra teachers
Overseas students 'untapped' by regions
A new study says international students are an "untapped opportunity" for NZ regions.
Asleep at the wheel: Rich-lister in crash
Christchurch businessman is "sore and bruised" after falling asleep at wheel of his BMW.
The changing faces of Anzac Day
Children to the fore as New Zealand remembers on Anzac Day
NZ from above: Astronaut's stunning pics
Astronaut Thomas Pesquet wrote that he'd 'love to explore' New Zealand.
Vandals no match for Hatch
A little cygnet named Hatch has defied the odds after being found still in his shell.
Free carparking in CBD at weekends?
It's one idea to attract people back to Christchurch's CBD at weekends.
Southern Lights back for second night
It was a weekend of wonders, with the lights spotted as far north as Auckland.
Carl's Jr staff locked in store
Restaurant Brands staff at KFC, Carl's Jr and Starbucks stores are striking today.
Man pranks golf club with swinger's invite
A Canadian man sends hilarious swingers invite prank to get himself off mailing list
Cops to target sport after-match functions
Sporting clubs and other social club rooms will be targeted in a bid to keep roads safer.