Housing NZ unit in Dunedin badly damaged in blaze
The fire was well-involved when crews arrived.
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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'.
Plot to steal friend's car leads to 18-month prison sentence
Melveen Morgel Singh (21) admitted a charge of demanding with menaces.
'Greedy' serial swindler rips off Syrian refugee family
Family unlikely to see much of the money returned as Parsons already owes others $18,000.
South Dunedin MP's office target of graffiti attack
MP Ingrid Leary confirms commitment for rights of women, including transwomen.
North Otago woman who poisoned son can't be named
Name of mother who poisoned son while he was in hospital has been permanently suppressed.
Prisoner acquitted of murder, admits assaults
Killer Beez gang associate 'relentless' in the pursuit and attack of a fellow prisoner.
Meet Frieda, the prostate cancer-detecting dog
Frieda can detect prostate cancer samples in saline at a ratio as low as 5 per cent.
Looking for a unique three-day trip? This itinerary won't disappoint
How about a three-day tour dedicated to moa? Extinct yes, but on this trip, easily found.
'Savage' attack on four prison officers
One officer thought they would be killed during vicious assault in high security unit.
Prison attack: Four corrections officers taken to hospital
Four Corrections officers were attacked by inmates at Otago Corrections Facility.
History comes alive at these 7 Queenstown heritage spots
Thought Queenstown was solely about adventure? Time to discover its best heritage sites.
Pool rage: Swimmer attacked lifeguard, held head under water
He submerged her head under water for seven seconds, using his weight to press her down.
Top towns: Closing in on 100 per cent first dose in some places
Four locations are not far off the achievement.