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'It's our job': Warning after student sleuth confronts phone thief

The victim used a Find My iPhone application to track his phone to an address in Dunedin.

Partner takes wheel with toddlers in tow while 3x legal alcohol limit

After he was caught drink driving, a man's drunk partner drove off with two toddlers.

'Complete fail': New hospital parking charges some of the highest in the country

The first 30 minutes are free, but two hours of parking will cost you $17.50.

Monteith's brewery gifted to the Coast

The Greymouth brewery dates back to 1868; Monteith's was founded on the Coast.

Bruce Munro: Disgraceful waiting list for elective surgeries at public hospitals

Bruce Munro details his experience having hip replacement surgery.

'On each other's nerves': Neighbour disputes explode

Police say most conflicts have been over small things.

Country cricket: Sefton demolishes opposition to secure top spot

Opening bowlers Jed Roberts and Micah Campbell grabbed seven wickets between them.

Drug testing likely to be offered at O-Week

Drug testing was also available at both the 2019 and 2020 orientation events.

Dunedin family devastated after partner's terminal cancer diagnosis

Jonny Keen had been sick in the weeks leading up to a crash which saw him black out.

Woman tried to carjack a nun while drunk and high on LSD

The male victim suffered cuts and bruises, and the nun was left with a cracked rib.

Sun for Auckland today; rain may dampen Prada Cup tomorrow

Elsewhere, Blenheim and Hamilton are set to scorch, with highs of 29C and 27C.

Armed and ready: Canterbury cops react to gang friction

A general arming order has been made in Canterbury as gang tension threatens to escalate.

Foul stink from retirement village laundry plagues Cashmere residents

Residents have raised concerns about the village's laundry facility since 2012.

'People are scared of them': Group of 'drunks' accused of threatening mall customers

Some regular customers no longer visited because they felt threatened.

Christchurch stream to be revitalised with $1.5m boost

The historically significant wetland was an important food gathering area for Māori.

Person dies after vehicle towing caravan rolls in South Canterbury

Another person was injured and needed medical attention.

Fastest in NZ history: Sophie Devine's record-breaking 100

The White Ferns captain produced a sensational knock in Wellington's thrashing of Otago.

Jet boat catches fire while being towed in Canterbury

The boat was 'well alight' when fire crews arrived.