One dead following three vehicle crash near Cromwell, stretch of SH8 closed
The crash happened on State Highway 8 just before 7am.
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Following the last three cancellations of the annual event, its future is up in the air.
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Studies have shown little evidence for performing surgery on people with chronic pain.
Person dies in North Otago single-vehicle crash
Emergency services responded to the crash about 9:30am.
Waitaki serious crash: Emergency services rushing to scene
Initial reports indicated that there are serious injuries.
The big dry: Farmers say Canterbury, Otago support 'great news'
“They’re used to farming in dry conditions but it has been challenging."
Time is now for Blues to ignite rivalry with Crusaders
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A search party has embarked on a hunt for a fresh meteorite after a fiery explosion.
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Potty-mouthed non-students dominate Paddy's Day arrests
Of the seven people arrested for antics on St Patrick's day, only one was a student.
Top-end hotel room rates fall amid Govt cost-cutting
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'He was a rock star': Farmer remembers Shrek the Sheep
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Partying on MDMA and ketamine: Inside NZ's student drugs scene
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Snow falls in South Island, Auckland set for heavy showers, temperatures go below zero
MetService is calling this the 'coldest weekend of the year so far'.
Hamilton students in Highlanders Under 20s
Chosen from 37 players, the travelling squad underwent a tough four-week assembly period.
Flat initiations, live eel, burglaries, couch fires: Otago Uni proctor calls for culture change
There were 47 students referred for serious misconduct matters.
Fires in Otago contained; residents not yet able to return; helicopters called in
The fires were reported just after midnight.
New study reveals: Mentally ill and men are more likely to start vape
University of Otago research shows psychological factors influence why people vape.
Dunedin eatery's liquor licence bid challenged over links to previous troubles
Links to a since-closed establishment are causing headaches for management.
'It blew my mind': Couple in ‘utter disbelief’ after winning $12.3m on Powerball
The couple scooped the huge windfall on Saturday night.
Farmers move from sheep to beef 'to make life a bit easier'
The Smiths are changing stocking ratios on their 370ha sheep and beef farm in Hillend.
New twist in US billionaire's stoush over luxury lodge's 'visibility'
The 193ha Otago site was bought by the American billionaire in 2015.
Slaughterhouse Fire: Chinese-owned meat company fined $51k
Penalty for discharging slaughterhouse waste, lighting rubbish fire that burned for days.
'A lost opportunity': Just one major live act booked in 18 months at covered stadium
Pink's performance next week will be the final major act for over a year.
Stripper jailed for part in cocaine trafficking plot
Matthew Hodder has appeared in court for his role in a million-dollar cocaine operation.
Rating the fullbacks out to impress Scott Robertson
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Young girl was trapped under boat for 15 min that flipped at Taieri Mouth, coroner finds
The girl was trapped under a capsized boat at Taieri Mouth while out with her family.
Phil Gifford: The key talking points after Super Rugby's opening round
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Highlanders storm home to edge Moana Pasifika
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Invercargill man 'hunts' and stabs friend in the neck
James Michael Tipene admitted to police he 'went hunting' for his victim after a dispute.