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'Huge bang' when plane engine struck by lightning
A lightning strike aboard a flight this morning was akin to driving into a 'power pole'.
Flight with 141 on board struck by lightning, diverted to Christchurch Airport
Flight stuck by lightning diverted to Christchurch Airport, passengers safe.
Restaurant staff step up to plate and revive dying diner
Restaurant staff and holidaying nurse are being praised for reviving heart attack victim.
Police seek man who allegedly pulled knife on boy
Police are seeking man who allegedly pulled a knife on a boy riding his bike in Mosgiel.
'I speak like a NZer': Woman's 47 years in NZ without citizenship, residency or a visa
'By rights they could deport me ... I hope they don't.'
Your weather: Blanket of cloud keeps temperatures high
Blanketing the country, cloud is on the cards until next week.
Man who got daughter pregnant 'no longer blames her', gets freed on parole
Oamaru man was previously convinced his daughter should have been charged.
Shania Twain and Abu Dhabi prince have his artwork - the colourful life of late artist Tim Wilson
Jane Phare: Painter of memories died from cancer, played down even to his inner circle.
Cancelled concerts and closed borders leave Dunedin stadium in the red
Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium is not likely to see any international acts until 2021.
Brian Fallow: Lake Onslow hydro storage scheme is no pipe dream
$30m is worth paying to investigate scheme that would help decarbonise energy.
Agitated man 'stormed' police, defecated then decorated cell
A man arrested for abusing at pedestrians proceeded to decorate his cell with his faeces.
Otago teachers frequently attacked by students, survey reveals
A five-week survey has recorded more than 200 physical and verbal attacks on staff.
Retiring Green MP bound for Quarantine
After 10 years in Parliament, Gareth Hughes heads for an island retreat with his family.
Tarras International Airport: Pilots welcome plans
Pilots group says new airport would be a good alternative to tricky runways in the south.
Govt proposes biggest infrastructure project since 1980s
The Government is investigating options for a 'game-changing' scheme at Lake Onslow.
High July: Settled weather at last after month of wind, rain and snow
Thank you, weather gods.
Chilly start but sun coming for most of the country
Frosty start to give way to fine weather for most of New Zealand.
Prisoner climbs basketball hoop, stays there 8 hours and spits at guards
The prisoner then spat at and hit a guard trying to get him down, a court heard.
Trial twist: the dinosaur, the toy and the preacher
Coded letter by girlfriend overturns case by identifying alleged victim as the aggressor.
The aliases, the cons, the elusive yacht trip: One of NZ's most wanted fugitives jailed
Conman Paul Bennett was arrested as he sailed into Sydney on a luxury yacht.
A town called Tarras: Why Christchurch Airport wants to expand
A town famous for its hermit sheep could have Dreamliners landing there in coming years.
Revealed: Which regions are driving NZ's emissions?
Canterbury's cows singled out alongside Auckland's cars for driving NZ emissions.
Chilly wintry blast: Deep snow in deep south; storm-force gales in Hawke's Bay
Parts of the South Island are waking to a chilly but stunning winter wonderland.
New 'world-class' airport mooted for Central Otago
Christchurch Airport has just unveiled a proposal for a new airport in the Tarras region.
'My head burst like a balloon': Assault victim speaks in court
Cory Ferguson's lawyer claims a Karitane man was assaulted because he went for a gun.
Quick-thinking teen saves her family from house fire
Oamaru family lucky to be alive after 14-year-old girl raises the alarm.
Man allegedly breaks into home, beats resident with baseball bat
A court has heard how a Karitane resident was beaten and left with several fractures.
Couple spend $20k searching for dogs: 'They are family ... we're not giving up on them'
Couple say they won't stop looking for their missing dogs Dice and Weed.
Man jailed after dinner complaint ends in choking assault
A man dissatisfied with his dinner beat and choked his partner into unconsciousness.
Sexual misconduct complaint against former student politician
Former students' association rep says he has no memory of alleged sexual misconduct.
Parents, baby barricade in room: Mobster's terrifying home invasion
Gun-toting Vince Mahara kicked his way through two doors to terrorise family.
Taser use on man resisting arrest was 'not appropriate': Police
Officer had 'other options' inquiry finds.
Farmer's upsetting diagnosis after shrugging off headaches
Otago man hasn't been given a positive prognosis, but he is set out to "prove them wrong".