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Revealed: Seven key factors that can lead to Kiwis being fat
Could being a man or being raised by a solo parent have an impact on your weight?

Wakatipu super-home yours for just $24.9m
Another Wakatipu property has been listed with a stratospheric price tag.

'Superhome' on the market for $25 million
The five-bedroom home boasts an entertainer's kitchen and a master suite in its own wing.

Judge tells intoxicated woman to 'sleep it off'
''I can smell the alcohol from here,'' the judge told the woman on a drink driving charge.

Sounds mystery: The puzzling disappearance of Kerry Blair
Coroner and police reject family's allegations of foul play over missing boat captain.

Arrest after BB gun 'pointed at police'
Police didn't actually see the incident but a witness followed the car.

Only the lonely: The New Zealanders plagued by loneliness
Urgency grows for proactive solutions as New Zealand's elderly population burgeons.

Villa Maria recognised on top international wine list
Villa Maria has been named on a list of the world's most admired wine brands.

Firefighters battle blaze near Balclutha
Firefighters battle a large, intense fire engulfing a hay barn at Hillend.

The Small Wall of Hawea: Tourist, farmer block freedom campers
The pair blocked the entrance way with gravel and debris to keep unwanted tourists out.

Filmed Dunedin driver surrenders his licence
Man filmed driving on the wrong side of the road apparently suffers from health issues.

'I felt violated': Hospital birthing horror
Woman speaks out about her horrifying ordeal while giving birth to her first child.

Schoolgirl, 15, faces assault charge
One schoolgirl has been suspended from Waitaki Girls' and two referred to Youth Aid.

Driving 'the stuff of movies' - Judge
Kody Mosen accelerated heavily, evaded police spikes and sideswiped another vehicle.

Fire victims angry, disappointed with tour company
Two months after fire gutted bus in Cromwell, tourists disappointed with treatment.

Mountain-biker dies during multisport event
The 65-year-old man was seen to collapse by other competitors, and died short time later.

'You stole my childhood from me': Man jailed for 15 years for rape
Man raped and sexually abused a young girl hundreds of times.

Lucky escapes for Mt Aspiring solo trampers
Male tramper was not able to raise the alarm when he found himself in trouble.

Hit-and-run survivor hasn't seen cent of $7500 owed
A year on from nearly being killed by a drink-driver, victim questions where is justice.

Farmer plagued by rabbits in life - and now in death
'The only good rabbit is a dead one,' says farmer's daughter as bunnies attack his grave.

Bar manager plotted own pub's robberies
Joanne Smith pretended to be scared when masked robber threatened colleague with knife.

Two crashes, hit and run in Dunedin crime spree
A 36-year-old woman was found to have excess breath alcohol after a police pursuit.

Dunedin man Jason Blackler guilty of killing best friend
Dunedin man has been found guilty of killing his best friend following a boozy argument.

Law camp petition has nearly 800 signatures
A petition to bring back Otago Uni's annual law camp has nearly 800 signatures.

Island hijinks: 'Drunken nudity' at Auckland law camp
Fresh claims in law school scandal: 'Drunken nudity' at Auckland camp.

Controversial Otago University law camp cancelled
Controversial Otago University law camp cancelled following a review.

Mother 'disgusted' at dean's presence at law camp
"The fact that the dean of the school was there made it seem like it was sanctioned."

Students stripped at Otago law camp show - dean was present: ex-student
Ex-student says a law faculty dean was present as students stripped in a talent quest.