Two bodies found in search for divers
The pair had been missing since Saturday after going snorkelling.
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Search underway for two divers missing since Saturday
The pair - aged 23 and 51 - were diving recreationally for paua in Purakaunui Bay.
Police hunt three people linked Dunedin arson and crash
Police said the offenders drove away and crashed into taxi while trying to escape.
Speight's deal with NZ Whisky Company
New Zealand Whisky Co signs deal with Speight's for the basic ingredient for distillation.
Kiwis encouraged to be sun smart to help prevent skin cancer.
A University of Otago study has found only a few people are practicing sun safety.
Man charged over hit-and-run death of 14yo
A 30-year-old man has been charged with failing to stop to ascertain injury.
Kiwi dishing up his spuds to Harry and Meghan
"They have the pick of the world, of any food that they like and they've come to me."
Town in shock: Girl, 14, killed by hit-and-run driver
Following the crash the vehicle involved failed to stop.
Piecing together Wanaka chopper tragedy
Crash investigators scour video footage for clues.
Wanaka crash: How could chopper just fall out of the sky?
It was a sickening, seismic blow. And there were so many questions.
'We just lost so much': Tribute to DoC ranger killed in chopper crash
"It's just a tragedy. We are just absolutely stunned. We don't know what to say."
'Don't go there' - the hospital junior doctors don't want to work for
Whanganui Hospital has huge challenge to improve its ranking by junior doctors.
Helicopter tragedy: Wallis brothers die in separate crashes
Police confirm there were no survivors in a helicopter crash in Wanaka today.
Frightening footage: Car catches fire at service station
Staff sprang into action when a car caught ablaze on the forecourt of a service station.
NZ's next Kmart store opens today after building woes
Shoppers eagerly awaiting the delayed opening can fill their trolleys tomorrow.
Inmate uses jail phone to illegally contact ex more than 1000 times
Making 1330 calls despite protection order costs man extra nine months behind bars.
Parapenter dies after crash near Wanaka
The man was rescued by helicopter, taken to hospital, but later died from his injuries.
850 teachers short: Govt's $40m recruitment goes into overdrive
Overseas teacher recruitment goes into overdrive.
Thirteen chefs in the room - what do they eat?
Chefs, including Peter Gordon and Al Brown, fuel up before charity event.
Cruise ship crash, ship grounding force watchdog to act
Four incidents of ships grounding or hitting rocks involved poor navigation.
Watch: Truckies joke about running over cyclist, abuse rider
Truck occupant urges driver to run over cyclist, before unleashing a torrent of abuse.
Late winter's bite: Snow falling in deep south
Wintry blast brings rain and snow to a low as 200 metres in places.
She stole a $1 bag of chips and got fired. Now employer must pay more than $19k
Firing an employee after she wrongfully took a $1 bag of chips will cost a rest home $19k.
Gang kingpin jailed, but gets a pat on the back from judge
Gang kingpin jailed for robbery, but judge gives him a pat on the back for something else.
Man falls from horse, nearly drowns
It is thought the man was pulled from the sea by a member of the public.
First glimpse at Cardrona's $6m climate-taming chalet project
The development will showcase the durability of a new eco-friendly radiata pine product.
Man jailed for sexual remarks to 8-year-old girl
Offending forced girl and her family to move out of their home.
Drink-drive horror: Queenstown chef was so drunk he vomited and defecated
Chef described by lawyer as mild-mannered and hard-working, blames alcohol for offending.
Weather ahead: Goodbye sunshine, hello snow
Yesterday was stunning, but it's going to be a changeable start to the week.
Man haunted by aunt's death in state house, burns it down
The Mosgiel man had found his aunt dead in the house five months earlier.
Pregnant farmer fought to the end: 'You bloody near did it girl'
In a desperate final effort Nadine Tomlinson tried to smash a window and free herself.
Toddler's leg broken: Hit-run cyclist told to turn himself in
After knocking the toddler over, cyclist unleashed a torrent of abuse before riding off.
Tractor tragedy: Over $50,000 raised for family
The Givealittle page has already raised $51,509 since it was set up on Wednesday.