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The wintry blast late last week was celebrated in Queenstown.
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Tornados strike coastal town - 41 warnings as wild storm batters NZ
With 41 weather warnings and watches across NZ, forecasters warn of a stormy night.
Wild weather: Flooding threatens homes, 21,500 lightning strikes in 12 hours
Tornadoes are possible and winds could damage trees and power lines, forecaster warns.
Tornado rips through home; risk of more as wild weather lashes NZ
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Rape complainant's friends gave accused an ultimatum
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'Devastated': Kiwi doctor dies in paragliding accident in France
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is giving assistance to the family.
Alleged rapist went 'feral' after sex refusal, court hears
Woman recalls fading in and out of consciousness during initial alleged attack.
Rural teens feeling the cost-of-living pinch
Cost of living increases are cooling the sporting and social lives of rural teenagers.
Why does the university still hold the remains? Skull sparks questions
A skull has sparked controversy more than 90 years on from a grisly murder.
'Loved and valued' police constable dies in Waikato crash
The 30-year-old was stationed in Tokoroa and had worked in the Taupō area since 2018.
MDMA laced with meth discovered in New Zealand
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Crash victim's boyfriend avoids conviction for assaulting police officers
Grieving man later lashed out at police.
Man molested sleeping 15-year-old girl after mother refused advances
The judge called the assault "drunken opportunistic touching" rather than a pattern.
Doctor lied about sexual affair with patient
"I feel anxious about finding a new GP because the trust I have has been severely broken."
Stuck in the middle with ute: Man trapped between parked cars
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Woman lay dead at home for a month - angry daughter seeks answers
She criticises health authorities' care of elderly dementia and chronic diabetes sufferer.
Lauded scientist wants to inspire other women
Prestigious prize for one of the scientists behind Covid-19 genome sequencing programme.
Fire destroys homestead at historic Matanaka Farm
A house at one of Otago's most significant heritage locations has been destroyed by fire.
Fatal Waihola crash: District Court sentencing for young driver
A 17-year-old driver who killed two mothers in a horror crash has been convicted.
Bananas, pirates and superheroes: More than 3000 attend Hyde St party
The notorious student dress-up party was labeled a success by emergency services.
'Wave of relief' for MasterChef contestant who went public
Otago teacher says she is happy to have spoken out about 'contrived and scripted' show.
'Dirty laundry': MasterChef NZ contestant goes rogue, TV bosses hit back
The disgruntled contestant has made a raft of allegations against the show.
Sorry, but I want more of that te reo Māori 'nonsense' on air
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Killer needs more gradual release, psychologist says
Andrew Ronald MacMillan is serving a life sentence for a 1988 murder.
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Rugby icon had no regrets having finger amputated to make the All Blacks.
Golf course horror: Coroner faults player whose mate was fatally struck in head by ball
Coroner cites mate of man killed by errant golf ball during birthday outing in Queenstown.
Man beat up Good Samaritans as they tried to protect his girlfriend
The man was seen yelling and screaming at her as she lay on the ground.
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