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TV star's cousin, 17, found dead after crash
A pig-hunting teenager who died after rolling his vehicle was not found until two days after his crash, when his father became concerned about his disappearance.
Dad discovers son's body two days after crash
Guy Sainsbury came across a group of people who had seen a vehicle 80m down a bank, and decided to look around the area himself.
Auction of Destiny covenant ring angers church
An online auction listing for one of Brian Tamaki's covenant rings says the auction is an opportunity to own "a weird piece of New Zealand history".
Gales likely to hit South Island
A severe weather warning has been issued for the South Island after gales battered Wellington today.
Air NZ mercy mission saves man's life
A Gisborne man left without crucial medicine when his luggage went missing on a Pacific Blue flight says he owes his life to rival airline Air NZ.
Man convicted over cousin's death
A man has been found guilty of the manslaughter of his cousin, who died from a brain abscess after he hit him on the head with a bottle.
Tsunami fears over as alert downgraded
The official warning over a tsunami that threatened the entire east coast of New Zealand today has been downgraded to an advisory, but there is still a threat from ocean surges.