Judge declares mistrial in child sex abuse case
Day four of trial fails to get under way as judge dismisses jury.
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Ciggy-sales proposal stubs out all but 33 Super City retailers
Under the proposed allocation, Auckland would only have 33 tobacco retailers.
Cyclone Gabrielle: 10 of the worst tropical cyclones to hit NZ
Ex-tropical cyclones have wrought havoc in NZ. Here's 10 of the worst.
Local Syrian community heartbroken after quake, worried for families
Worried families in NZ fear for those they cannot contact after catastrophic quake.
Public indecency mix-up led to ‘terrifying’ confrontation
A man faced an angry dad after a toilet break was confused for something sinister.
New Health Minister outlines her priorities
The struggling healthcare system has a new boss.
'It's a free country': Ex-political candidate slept on the floor while tenants moved in
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Beach fracas: Enraged woman attacks female dog-walker over unleashed canine
Overzealous attempt to protect wildlife on beach ended up with woman in judo hold.
Fatal crash victim a 'beautiful firecracker', family say
Kat Broad was the passenger in a single-vehicle crash in Waikouaiti.
Winemaker: CO2 shortage no match for ‘Kiwi ingenuity’
'No need to panic,' says can-do Cromwell vintner.
Person killed in crash in East Otago overnight
A person has died in a crash in Waikouaiti, East Otago, overnight.
Aussie man named as victim of Lake Wakatipu water-incident
Police name 35-year-old New South Wales man, second to die in a week at Glenorchy.
'Gut-wrenching': Out of pocket and patience with illegal hunting
Landowners, police & legitimate hunters say poaching seems to be on the rise in the South.
Chinese settlement included in school curriculum
Multicultural origins explored through lens of Otago Chinese migrants.
The star of the show: Dunedin's the place to be for stargazing
A southern light show to knock your socks off.
Unchecked wallaby population could cost Aotearoa $84m in next 50 years
Wallabies silently prey on the future of New Zealand's forests and farms
Region's fire risk brings total ban
Community officials believe the risk at this time of year to be too high.
Search underway for person in trouble on Lake Wakatipu, Glenorchy
Jet boats and other swimmers are helping with the search effort, police said.
‘Tricked’ Wanaka man loses $40,000 to fraudsters
Jason Clarke invested in a mirrored website that was completely fake.
Prisoner reveals regrets over killer punch
Prisoner still has nightmares about a fatal incident when he punched a fellow inmate.
Sheltering sheep killed by lightning in Central Otago
Neighbour walking her dog discovers grisly fate of a dozen ewes and lambs.
Top that! Hundreds of free pizzas handed out
Hungry horde turns up after restaurant owner posts offer on social media.
Water restrictions in place for Queenstown
Hand-held hoses or night-time irrigation only for gardens in popular tourist destination.
Otago police seeking information after motorist allegedly shot at
The man was travelling between Kaitangata and Milton when the incident occurred.
Otago prisoner transferring to Auckland after attack on officer
Mr Miller said the officer was seen by on-site medical staff and taken to hospital
Dead in the act: Moth mating aftermath stuns Otago
Breeding is the ultimate goal, resulting in 'massive frenzies'.
Kitten survives possible hawk attack, what he needs now
He may only weigh a few hundred grams, but little Russell has the heart of a lion.
Police seek witnesses after fatal Otago crash
The incident occurred on State Highway 6, the Luggate-Cromwell Highway, on Wednesday.
'Wai wise': Residents urged to conserve water in Queenstown this summer
Water consumption has already started to rise rapidly following the end of winter.
Weather: What happened to summer? More heavy rain, storms in chaotic forecast
It's a mixed bag of weather over the next few days.
Man sentenced for brutal punch tells judge: ‘You’ve ruined Xmas’
Philip Marchant punched his victim, who then fell down some stairs.
Care home resident dies after being hit by LPG truck
Criminal charges could not be ruled out, police said.
Man who stabbed woman 14 times released early from prison
Daryen Owens told his ex her flatmate was going to get a lesson she'd never forget.