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Air NZ flight grounded, passenger reports smell of fuel
A passenger said they could smell fuel coming through the air vents.
‘Relief bounce’: NZ market climbs nearly 1% after rough days
Blue-chip stocks like Fisher and Paykel Healthcare rebounded by 10c to $33.55.
Guilty: Man abducted and raped drunk woman he followed home from a bar
The jury took under three hours to reach a verdict in Christchurch.
‘Devastating’: Ashburton sheep shearer victim of fatal housefire
The Ashburton local is being remembered online as a "beautiful soul".
Gloria's Invercargill farmlet a haven for injured owls
'I always give them a little blessing before they fly away.'
‘Gummy smile’: Lip filler ordeal leaves woman with smile she ‘hates’
A nurse failed to recognise and act on signs of a condition known as vascular occlusion.
Watch: Large industrial fire in Christchurch sends black smoke across city
The fire appears to be related to an electrical company.
Annual concert last held in 2007 returns to Hawke’s Bay
Collapse of the Timeless Summer Tour has led to the return of a gig full of 'nostalgia'.
Canterbury farmers ask MPs to cut red tape
Minister Nicola Grigg acknowledged that farmers were 'burdened' by paperwork.
The Conversation: Data is no substitute for real-world experience
OPINION: While data can be useful, it’s not neutral
NZ hydro-power generation gets a boost
Much-needed rain has taken some pressure off the national electricity grid.
On The Up: Perspective, confidence and balance - top Kiwis share the secrets to their success
On The Up: How four inspirational New Zealanders keep focused on their goals.
‘I try my hardest’: Teen makes history for his family as first to attend university
He received a First Foundation scholarship for Otago University.
Small Business: Reigniting the need for breakfast with Fuller
Dane Fuller talks to Tom Raynel about his small business, Fuller Overnight Oats.
Within days of arriving in NZ, Aussie man helped scam 71yo out of $150k
The reluctant NZ resident wants to make up for the fraud – with volunteer work, not cash.
‘It’s bulls***: Sexually violated teen feels abuser’s mental health given priority
Teen had to wait almost three years to face him in court.
Body found after Ashburton house fire
A body was found in the debris by investigators on Sunday morning.
‘It all went wrong’: Fire chief describes rescuing neighbours from car in flooded river
The couple had gone out for supplies when "it all went wrong for them".
‘Her energy and enthusiasm was 100%‘: League stalwart, 80, steps down
For nearly 50 years, Jenny Nahu has been the glue that's held Bay rugby league together.
Police hunt for stolen firearms leaked into Nelson after burglary
Police request CCTV or dashcam footage from Parkers Rd on Sunday.
Settled weather for most after late-week deluge and rescue dramas
Some places received almost half a metre of rain in the late-week drencher.
Watch: Thousands of dead eels wash up on Canterbury beach
Environment Canterbury said the deaths were due to poorly timed migration.
Second person dies days after crash near Christchurch
The crash happened on the Christchurch-Akaroa Rd on Thursday.
'You can’t continue to make victims': Teen ram-raider, robber gets dressing down from judge
He was in court on charges relating to stolen vehicles, ram raids and dairy robberies.
Loving the alien: Life becomes art for transgender siblings in otherworldly new show
'You already stand out for being queer.'
Person seriously injured in South Island crash
Emergency services were alerted about 3am to the crash, which occurred west of Timaru.
Blueberry growers thrive with bumper crop
Packhouse director Patrick Malley points to exciting future for Northland horticulture.