I shouted out loudly: 'It's us!': Oamaru Lotto winners plan to make a difference
"I told my children and everyone started crying. We just couldn't believe it."
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Lotto Powerball $18 million: North Otago family wins big
The $18.25 million Powerball prize is the second-largest of 2020.
Night on the GnTs, then crashing into a bush
A Dunedin man knocked back five gin and tonics before crashing his BMW into three cars.
First-time cherry spitter wins Cromwell competition
"I just found out about [the competition] this morning and thought 'I know how to spit'."
The killer wave for surfers 100km from the sea
An industrial designer is trying to make the biggest standing wave in the world.
Queenstown gyms feel the loss of international travellers
Expiring work visas and a dearth of international tourists is taking a toll on gyms.
Police involved in 88 crashes in a year in Southern district
In a 12-month period, more than $3.5 million was spent on repairing damaged vehicles.
'Terrible tragedy': Search for diver takes emotional toll
A 23-year-old man died while free-diving at a popular Catlins snorkelling spot on Sunday.
Holiday road toll climbs to six after man and woman die in truck and motorcycle crash
The deaths bring the Christmas/New Year holiday road toll to six.
Concern at Otago's 'devastating' road toll
One resident is calling for a road safety rethink after a "devastating" series of deaths.
Powerball $18 million win: Small town abuzz after draw
The winning ticket was purchased from New World Waitaki, in Oamaru, North Otago.
NZ's fatal drowning rates shame – the most deadly beaches revealed
Kiwis urged to take precautions before entering the water this summer.
Vet with a festive name on call for Christmas
"Animals don't choose when to get sick," says Clutha vet Marcus Yule.
Teen dies in hospital after crash near Balclutha
The teen was critically injured in a crash near Balclutha at the start of this month.
'Did not want to fight': New mum jailed for stabbing
Hariroa Williams has been jailed despite having a month-old baby at home.
Top 10 cricket grounds: Best places in NZ to watch cricket this summer
The top three picks might just surprise you.
Christchurch man killed in Otago crash
Two helicopters attended the crash, as well as police, fire crews and St John.
Retailer sells own boat to customer as demand soars
Marine and Motorhome Dunedin owner Garry Hornby said he had "nothing left" to sell.
Racism 'well and alive' in NZ - commissioner
The Race Relations Commissioner has condemned two recent racist attacks in NZ.
Man's jaw broken as street violence continues in Queenstown
The attack is the latest in a string of violent incidents that have local police worried.
Turbulent childhood no barrier for Whangārei scholar
Skyla Anderson-Wynn will study law as well as arts and commerce at university next year.
'MDMA has ruined things': Drugs end singles party
A drug overdose and a coward's punch have ended an annual Otago party after 10 years.
Killer sentenced for fresh assault, 9 years after beating man to death
Mark Carruthers has pleaded guilty to assault with intent to injure and wilful damage.
'Absolutely needless': The part of NZ with the worst road toll in a decade
"It's tragic ... These are people that won't be there for Christmas."
Otago graduation threats: Accused 'wanted to surpass mosque attacks'
The 22-year-old woman appeared in the Auckland District Court today.
Fire restrictions across NZ: Northland 'near extreme' danger
Dry conditions and forecast strong winds have fire authorities on high alert.
NZ-based doctor misses Kiwi Christmas after denied flight home
Dr Deborah Mills was not allowed to board her flight back to NZ due to her flight history.
Business lost due to Otago graduation threat
Accommodation and hospitality in Otago have lost business due to graduation cancellations.
Elizabeth Zhong murder: Carrick Vineyard tender result due Tuesday
The results of the tender should be known early next week, Gary Kirk of Bayleys says.
Home detention for ex-teacher who molested schoolboy
Ex Otago Boys' teacher David Bond said of the sex crimes he was asexual and lonely.
Arthur Taylor denies drug, dishonesty charges
The high-profile inmate has pleaded not guilty to a slew of serious charges.
Woman injured after ute rolls near Clinton, Otago
A woman has been flown to hospital after her ute rolled near Clinton in South Otago.
Former refugees help build seawall on Otago Peninsula
Mohamad Alashour moved to New Zealand from Lebanon with his family as a refugee in 2017.