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Audacity of Dibben
Dibben had the measure of all but two of the superbikes at the Burt Munro Challenge.
Surprise decision as Sarah Dowie says she won't contest 2020 election
The Invercargill MP's decision was unexpected in many quarters.
Panic gives way to reality in flooding aftermath
As water levels drop and evacuated families return to their homes, reality kicks in.
Fears of toxic gas clouds as flood waters threaten Southland chemical stash
The chemicals, stored at an old paper mill, sit right by the river.
Farm find leads to new healthcare export industry
Accidental discovery of fulvic acid in the 1950s now marketed as a dietary supplement.
Richie has dibs on title
Richie has been virtually untouchable in the national Supersport 600cc class.
Your weather: Summer sun returns for tennis final; heavy rain batters South
Lovely summer sun should bathe centre court for tomorrow's ASB Classic Women's Final.
Carols and chaos: Christmas is here
Everything you need to know about weather, traffic and gift-giving ahead of the big day.
Mataura death: Child struck in driveway
A child has died after being struck by a vehicle in a Mataura driveway.
Suzuki Series: Table set for Whanganui after tight round at Manfeild.
Richard Cooper and Damon Rees battle in Formula 1, Richie Dibben climbing in Formula 2.
What summer? Wind, rain and thunderstorms on way
Put the jandals and sun umbrellas away for now, NZ.
Man jailed after sending nude photo of ex-wife to her new partner
Six months jail for harassment by text, Facebook Messenger, phone calls and emails.
Invercargill killing: Accused appears in court
The 30-year-old man is accused of using a knife to kill a man.
Suzuki Series roars into life in Taupo
It is ultimate skill vs ultimate track experience in the next two rounds.
Homicide investigation launched in Invercargill
Body of man found at Invercargill property.
Heart boy's special Christmas: 'Nothing else mattered if we were together'
"We've never been promised a future with Luke," 3-year-old's mum says.
Wild weather kicks off week, unsettled conditions to close it out
After a wild start to the week, weather conditions are expected to remain unsettled.
Travel chaos: Air NZ cancels 35 flights as severe storm hits
Heavy rain is expected to lash the West Coast all week.
Invercargill bank robber hands himself in
The man walked into the Kiwibank branch and demanded money.
Massage therapy student groped during home appointment
Court told attacker's Christian wife would face discrimination if her husband was named.
Car-crash twist: Mongrel Mob drug book-keeper caught with meth after collision
Police find meth, cannabis, cash - and a significant notebook.
Vacating renter leaves behind 5 allegedly stolen TVs and 10 cats
A Southland renter left behind a collection of historical stolen goods, Tribunal says.
Person seriously injured in Invercargill crash
The crash took place on the edge of Invercargill at Seaward Bush.
Drop-off kids: The 14-hour-a-day childcare centre
Childcare company offers 6am-8pm care, plus take-home meals for busy parents.
Man charged with murdering Invercargill woman
The 31-year-old was due to appear in court today.
'Dangerous' man sought after woman's body discovered
Police are seeking a man in connection with a woman's death in Invercargill.
Woman's body found at Invercargill motel, homicide investigation launched
The woman's body was found at a motel about 11am today.
Man arrested in relation to Invercargill shooting after police chase
A 29-year-old man was arrested this evening in relation to a shooting in Invercargill.
Man shot: Police searching for shooter, want information
Man with a gunshot wound found by officers in suburban Strathern.
8yo killed: Tiny town in shock as youth charged with murder
No one expected "something like this would happen here", says Otautau resident.
Weather: Nice weekend, nasty week
Spring will again show its sleight of hand on NZ weather conditions.
Cancer battler Blair Vining's funeral: Mourners arrive in rugby jerseys
A large crowd has gathered for the memorial for cancer care advocate.
Drunk killer driver handed mother-of-two's family a 'life sentence'
Dad's agony from a death 'no parents and grandparents should ever have to suffer'.