Gloriavale funded community living costs with millions in government money
Gloriavale's barrister says the trust's main source of income is its farming businesses.
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Friends, family and fans are mourning the loss of the Kiwi drum and bass pioneer.
Couple in their 80s 'flabbergasted' after their one and only home sells for $945,000
They had owned the Christchurch home for 61 years.
'Utterly devastated': Popular Kiwi DJ dies after brain bleed
Auckland's drum 'n' bass legend Jay Monds was loved by many.
Police search for body of man killed the day his mother died
Anaru Moana is believed to have been murdered late last year in North Otago.
Man comes forward after hit-and-run
Ryan Phillips was walking home when he was struck by a vehicle that did not stop.
'Insane': Gloriavale member says allegations against community are 'laughable'
Vigilant Standtrue wrote a book about how to train children - but leaders found out.
Judge scolds lawyer for 'old fashioned stereotypes'
Offender and victim shared bond as two vulnerable people - lawyer.
Four-wheel-drive bursts into flames and rolls at Remarkables ski field
Emergency services are responding to a 4WD that caught fire and rolled down a hill.
'Absolutely stoked': Costco superfan flies from deep South to bag bargains
Marina Seager wrote a letter to Costco bosses in 2018 to be the store's first Kiwi member.
For sale: 73-bedroom Christchurch property that earns $700,000 a year
Large privately-owned social housing complex on the market.
Quake damaged 'cone' house leaps almost $1m in price after award-winning reno
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Tim Shadbolt admits he might lose, but is fighting on
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'I didn't do it': Businessman broke boating rules, plans new battle
Harbourmaster's experience with boating dispute prompts request for body cameras.
Inside a gang pad: Inner sanctum of notorious bikie gang revealed
Photos obtained by the Herald give rare glimpse inside NZ gang clubhouse.
Sudden death of 'devoted' principal shocks community: 'He was meant to be a teacher. That was his calling'
Otago's longest-serving Samoan educator has passed away, leaving a true legacy behind.
'Like a bloody battlefield': Sheep killed in dog attack
The Queenstown farmer is putting out a warning to dog owners.
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Alana Bamber and her cousin Joshua Morris-Bamber deny killing farm worker.
Home invasion cold case: 'It's not too late'
Police launch appeal for new information in 2017 incident.
Murder trial's dramatic twist: Accused's brother takes witness stand
Estranged wife and her cousin deny murder; lawyer says timeframe 'simply not credible'.
One dead after large house fire in Seddon, Marlborough
About 20 firefighters are on the scene as well as police.
Three quarters of fish in southern NZ contain microplastics - study
Packaging, clothes and discarded fishing nets are some of the likely sources.
Prescriptions taken in Caversham pharmacy break-in
A pharmacy owner is "gutted" after prescriptions were stolen in an early morning break-in.
Art-loving insects: Gallery threatened by moths
Insects with a taste for art prompt investigation and deep clean to protect exhibits.
Focus: Is it time New Zealand became a republic?
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Builders to battle for Albert Town birthing unit contract
Central Otago's maternity needs deemed "not fit to meet the future needs and growth".
Gloriavale children frequently smacked, court told
Spankings with 'big wooden spoons' common in the Christian community, witness sobs.
Murder trio's appeals dismissed
The three offenders unsuccessfully appealed their convictions in Wellington.
Sacked nail technician accused of disciplining client's child wins payout
Technician sharpens nails against employer after being sacked for alleged misconduct.
Two arrested and charged after cocaine bust at port
The two foreign nationals appeared in Dunedin District Court today.
'Extraordinarily bad, dangerous driving' - judge
Speeding drink driver reminded of risk he posed to others on the road.
60% increase: Canterbury Police facing up to 20 mental health callouts a day
Canterbury Police are dealing with the highest rate of mental health callouts.
Three taken to hospital after Dunedin boat incident
Six people suffered moderate injuries after a boating incident this morning.
'Degree of negligence': Mother loses appeal over son's death
Cuttance was jailed for two and a half years for an incident outside a Waihola bar.