Wild weather: Rain, wind, giant waves to continue
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Teen predator jailed for crimes against young girls
The 18-year-old predator also blackmailed one of his victims.
Why Game of Thrones should have ended with season 5
A Dunedin academic believes the "last pieces fall into place" at the end of season five.
Rabbit holes and droppings cause havoc at golf club
Battle with rabbits in the regions is adding a unique series of hazards to a golf course.
Man allegedly goes on mini crime spree so he can head back to prison
The man allegedly went to the ANZ bank and smashed a window to draw police attention.
Queen's Birthday polar blast good news for skifields
One skifield reported a dump of 75 centimetres.
Taranaki pest purge gives hope for NZ's 2050 mission
Taranaki's $47m mission to become pest-free is being watched closely by conservationists.
Motorcyclist dead, SH1 closed following serious Otago crash
The incident took place on State Highway 1 near the Waitaki River Bridge.
Winter isn't coming New Zealand - it's here, and it's cold, brace yourselves
Temperatures dipped below zero overnight as snow blanketed parts of New Zealand.
Police warning: Kiwi site provides recipe for cooking cannabis oil
A drug expert says it is probably "shaky ground".
Thunderstorms, lightning, driving warnings. What's next?
No matter where you were in NZ last night, you would have experienced thunderstorms.
Man who performed public pants-down haka ordered to see counsellor
"He continued with the haka whilst his genitalia swung freely,'' police said.
Face of Budget 'gave up on NZ', moved to Aussie
Vicky Freeman and her daughter couldn't afford to continue living in Auckland.
Victim of road rage frustrated at delays
No arrests have been made since the alleged road rage incident earlier this month.
Injured protester slams 'brutal' police as three arrested
Woman who was injured in the protest claims how police brutality landed her in hospital.
Multimillion-dollar cherry venture
"We know cherries from Central Otago deliver high returns on the global market."
Protesters block minerals forum in Dunedin
Fiery scenes have erupted outside the Dunedin Town Hall.
Flooding down south begins turbulent week of weather
Long-range forecast is for stormy, windy weather across most of the country.
Emergency delivery: 10-pound baby Levi born on the side of the road
Mum praises midwife as 10-pound baby Levi arrives before they made it to hospital.
Why air crash investigations take so long
Captain Tim Burfoot explains the lengthy process for air crash investigations.
Fatal Fox Glacier chopper crash pilot was under-trained
The pilot may have misjudged how close he was to the ground.
Man who threatened to kill partner while she held newborn avoids jail
Man sentenced to three months' community detention and nine months' supervision.
The faces of the seven victims who died in horrific Fox Glacier helicopter crash
Report released on death of seven when chopper fell into the ice of Fox Glacier.
Cherry export crop down by a third
Central Otago cherries harvests and income were significantly down on the summer before.
One injured in fire at Queenstown car dealership
Thick black smoke is visible over much of Frankton.
'I've forgotten what it is like to feel well'
Dunedin woman with rare disease blogs about her journey to raise awareness.
Prisoner who had throat slashed 'alive by a divine miracle'
Razor blade fused to a piece of plastic used in attack in prison day room.
Govt launches investigation into Otago Regional Council
The Government has launched an investigation into the Otago Regional Council.
Former boxer attacked strangers
A Waikouaiti man - and former boxer - attacked two strangers over the course of four days.
Viewpoint NZ: Measles vs vaccinations, Rotorua is trenz-ing and a new railway crossing in Oamaru
Video news from around the regions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
$370k penalty: Man 'too sick to work' takes Hawaii holiday
The Dunedin man must repay his insurer $370,000, a judge has ruled.
Fight or bite? Accused says his partner lost three teeth attacking him
'I swallowed one [tooth] and I spat two out ... I freaked out' witness tells court.
1769 to today: A history of Islam in New Zealand
First recorded Muslims in NZ date back to visit of French ship 250 years ago.
Serious injuries after person trapped under campervan
A rescue helicopter en route to the scene from Dunedin.