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The medical exam occurred after inmate was sexually violated by his cellmate.
MetService warns of thunderstorms and heavy rain
Warnings and watches are in place around the country.
Kiwi mum pulling kids out of school next year over Covid fears
'I saw how far we got, especially with my second oldest, he just took off.'
Farmer prosecuted after excavating drain near wetland
The farmer had to pay $20,000 to a local community group.
'White as a ghost': Cops show up at school after social media prank
The officers were searching for a 12-year-old school boy.
School scrambling after bus drivers quit over vaccine mandate
Parents of 45 of the school's pupils are having to make alternative arrangements.
Missing man: Family call experience 'harrowing'
Wayne Hammond hasn't been seen, or made contact with family or friends, since November 1.
Fishing company ordered to forfeit boat, pay fine after breaking law 8 times
The company was caught set netting within the four-nautical-mile prohibited area.
Otago Uni graduation ceremonies cancelled again
It is hoped a full ceremony will be held at a later date.
'Real loss to the community': Doctor, staffer quit over jabs
Wakatipu Medical Centre senior Dr doesn't think pair's decision will spur on anti-vaxxers.
'Completely amoral, unethical': DHB member's anti-vaccine mandate email
Ilka Beekhuis used a leaked email address to voice her opinion.
Housing NZ unit in Dunedin badly damaged in blaze
The fire was well-involved when crews arrived.
Influx of tips after TV show about Dunedin man's disappearance airs
The last confirmed sighting of Pridding was on the morning of November 8, 1994.
'I suffer every day': Ex-firefighter blackmailed woman; posed as 16yo online
"I've never been so scared of someone in my life," victim tells the court.
Police ask for dashcam footage in search for missing man
.Wayne Hammond's work vehicle was last seen leaving his address on November 1.
Live: Long queues form at shops as Aucklanders flock back to stores
It is expected today's relaxation of restrictions in Auckland would see cases grow.
Online predator: Convicted paedophile busted with secret Tinder account
Judge says he doesn't believe sex offender's excuses "for one moment".
Wanted man picked up drink-driving on 'last ride'
Moko Ihaaka Pohatu cut off his home detention bracelet and hit the road for eight days.
'I heard my vertebrae breaking': Tourism operator fined $200k after employee's fall
The company's former employee says its 'negligence has ruined my life'.
Supermarket stabbing accused still can't be named
A trial date has been set for November next year.
Waiuku farmer's recycled fence posts proving popular in South Island
Waiuku-based farmer Jerome Wenzlick plans South Island expansion to keep up with demand.
$392,000 fine for bakery owner who underpaid staff, threatened worker
An investigation began after a complaint from someone who knew one of the employees.
Top Towns: Queenstown and Selwyn reach 99 per cent first vaccinations
Only 1 per cent of residents in both places are unvaccinated.
Vanished: Police to re-enact missing man's last movements
Fifty-year-old was last seen leaving his Alexandra home on Monday, November 1.
'Terrible shock': New Zealander, 37, dies suddenly at Copenhagen Airport
Mark Harrington's mother says he died from a blood clot in his lung, attributed to flying.
Get to know Larnach Castle with managing director Norcombe Barker
For the inside scoop on Larnach Castle, who better than managing director Norcombe Barker.
'Uncontrollable anger': Killer offers no reason for bludgeoning couple
Former social worker Wiremu Namana used a bat, knife and sledgehammer to kill the couple.
Closing in: South Island DHBs almost at 80 per cent full vaccination
The new traffic light system will kick into gear once DHBs reach the target.
Violent stalker's home detention sentence halved
Nine-month home detention sentence ruled manifestly excessive and reduced to four.
Dancing with the stars: Aurora Australis dazzles
Purple, yellows and greens light skies as electrons collide with the upper atmosphere.
Netflix and KFC - the manager who swindled her own junior football team
She pocketed fundraising cash, then set up fake emails to cover her tracks.
Aucklanders in Queenstown for Christmas? Reopening hinted in Otago
Return of visitors to Queenstown would be a 'godsend'.