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All of the 20 District Health Boards will be replaced by one national health body.
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No investigation into death of little penguin surrounded by tyre tracks
A group of locals believe a car being driven on Tomahawk Beach killed the bird.
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A farmer says government support for the sector may soon be essential.
Teen lured to stadium for 'sex with young woman': Man loses murder case appeal
Man sentenced to life imprisonment over death of Jack McAllister loses appeal.
DOC shuts great walk hut over bedbug infection
The huts had their busiest season, but less welcome guests checked in with the hikers.
'Couldn't do a damn thing': Otago house completely destroyed in blaze
Bronwyn Terry, 60, woke to the smell of smoke about 5am yesterday.
Sinking yacht threatened Cook Strait power cables vital to NZ's electricity
A shipwreck drifting at the edge of the Marlborough Sounds has damaged a fishing boat.
Shocking stats revealed: The reason behind Crusaders' Super Rugby decline
The Crusaders have been vulnerable - and the stats tell a compelling story as to why.
'Not acceptable': review reveals how dead animals ended up in water reservoir
Three cases of water-borne diseases were reported by people who visited Akaroa.
Watching grass grow: Harvest time at NZ's largest cannabis crop
The Macfarlane family farm in Kaikōura is now New Zealand's biggest cannabis crop.
Teens arrested after night of verbal abuse and fighting in student quarter
Five people were identified as the culprits by police.
Cock-a-doodle-don't! Rowdy urban rooster told to pull his neck in
Feathers ruffled after neighbours cry foul.
Boy found by police after sleepwalking nearly half a kilometre
He had sleepwalked about 400m, he said.
Tarras land under survey as groundwork on airport plan continues
Christchurch Airport plans to open a 2.2km runway for jet aircraft.
Man on trial for Queenstown stabbing says it was self defence
The jury trial for Jack Harrington, of Nelson, began yesterday.
House destroyed, 25 firefighters battle Otago blaze
Water supply issues meant crews from Palmerston and Dunedin were also required,
'New lease of life': Lancaster Park development begins
It is likely that sports games can be played there from early next year.
One of NZ's biggest natural threats: 75% chance of major Alpine Fault quake in next 50 years
The probability of NZ's big-risk Alpine Fault rupturing before 2068 just got much higher.
Queenstown welcomes Aussie travellers with free bungy jump, live music
Qantas QF121 was scheduled to land at Queenstown Airport at 2.30pm.
Liquor store allegedly robbed by 13-year-old with saw
Armed officers could be seen along Yaldhurst Rd and elsewhere around the area.
'My personal information': Privacy concerns over Christchurch billboard cameras
A privacy lawyer says they add to the narrative people are increasingly being watched.
Super Rugby power rankings: What's going wrong at the Crusaders?
Patrick McKendry ranks the country's biggest movers after the latest round of Super Rugby.
Technical issue diverts Dunedin-Wellington flight to Christchurch
It follows the opening of the quarantine-free transtasman bubble this morning.
Charity walker warned by police before he was hit by car
Police seek information after walker run over by green sedan.
8000 hay bales on fire, crews battling blaze in Canterbury
A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesman said they were called to the blaze at about 6.23am.
'A very long time coming': Flights to Aussie from Christchurch under way
Six return flights to Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney will take place today.
Rugby fans injured after barrier collapse at Highlanders match
Three people were taken to Dunedin Hospital following the incident.
First commercial flight to land in Queenstown after 387 days
Qantas QF121 is scheduled to land at Queenstown Airport at 2.30pm.
'Sweaty palms': Otago couple nervously watch son's role in Duke's funeral
Nick grew up in Dunedin and began his singing career in the St Paul's Cathedral choir.
Live: Tearful reunions as transtasman travel bubble opens, PM thanks Kiwis
About 400 quarantine-free weekly flights will arrive at and depart from Auckland Airport.
Vaccine confusion: Teacher aide mistakenly receives text
"At first I thought it was spam".
'So brave': Wife of badly burnt officer praises his quick thinking
Te Anau police officer faces long recovery after accident left him with severe burns.
Murderer doctor's death sparks review of courts communications with prisons
Death of killer Dunedin doctor Venod Skantha has forced a review at correction facilities.
Govt warned new anti-terror law may lead to disproportional surveillance
"Particular groups" could be disproportionally targeted as a result of new legislation.