Why does the university still hold the remains? Skull sparks questions
A skull has sparked controversy more than 90 years on from a grisly murder.
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Health system hit hard by winter illness while Covid numbers persist
The fight is on to keep clinicians from being swamped by Covid and respiratory illnesses.
More opportunities for first-home buyers, SBS Bank boss says
SBS Bank has lent money to 850 first-home buyers during the year.
All wards at Dunedin Hospital to close to visitors
All wards will be closed to visitors tonight due to an increased Covid-19 risk.
Man who drove into power pole to kill pregnant partner jailed
Speeding at 137km/h just before crash, Phillip Williams told woman: 'You're over b****'.
Hit and run murder: Jail for at least 11 years after mowing man down
Driver lost it after alleged threat to kids.
Cycling NZ pulls support amid bullying claims
Formal complaints lodged over the behaviour of Invercargill cycling coach Sid Cumming.
Auckland, North Island centres under severe storm watch - harbour bridge warning
MetService has issued weather warnings and watches for much of New Zealand.
Covid 19: Hospital defers surgery as occupancy tops 112%
Situation made worse by high levels of staff sickness.
'Wave of relief' for MasterChef contestant who went public
Otago teacher says she is happy to have spoken out about 'contrived and scripted' show.
City where houses are selling for more than double their RV
"Our clearance is notably higher than other parts of the country."
Four people flipped out of boat near Queenstown
Police said four people were tipped out during the incident, with three being recovered.
'Waves of rain' for NZ, severe thunderstorms possible for North Island
Rainfall of up to 40mm an hour is forecast in Northland this evening.
'Dirty laundry': MasterChef NZ contestant goes rogue, TV bosses hit back
The disgruntled contestant has made a raft of allegations against the show.
Business Hub: How a social media share by Britney Spears catapulted this Kiwi business to success
Brianne West talks going viral globally and taking a chance on international distribution.
Gloriavale leaders apologise for 'abhorrent' sexual abuse, child labour
Landmark court decision opens the door for further court action against Gloriavale.
Golf course horror: Coroner faults player whose mate was fatally struck in head by ball
Coroner cites mate of man killed by errant golf ball during birthday outing in Queenstown.
Winches fitted wrongly for 12 years before accident on ship
Mooring crew reduced from four to three before serious injury accident at Timaru port.
How communities will prepare for Alpine Fault line earthquake
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Mad Dog: 10 heart attacks not slowing down Robin Judkins
Coast to Coast founder speaks about running events, health scares and writing.
Deadly countdown: How bad will the Alpine Fault earthquake be?
The next big shake could be devastating for the South Island.
Scott Watson wins legal challenge to argue crucial evidence
Controversial photo montage evidence to go under microscope.
Sir Richard Hadlee opens new sports centre: 'It's my legacy to cricket'
Hagley Oval is now NZ's premier cricket ground, game's great says.
Alpine Fault: Landslides, flooding, liquefaction predicted
Another significant consequence of the quake will be damage to the power network.
Taxi driver has gun pointed at head: 'I will shoot you!'
Driver manages to escape before police arrest two people 85km away.
Judge tells drug dealer to hand over $244,000
Operation busted after Christmas Day family harm callout.
Blustery Sunday: Strong wind watches, road, snowfall warnings for parts of NZ
Southwest winds are bringing severe gales to parts of the North and South Islands.
Man awake for nine days before meth-fuelled attack
Two men jointly charged with injuring a man they knew through class A drug circles.
'They argued up to wedding': Family speak out after case of wife guilty of inciting suicide
The family had doubts about a man's partner, who later pleaded guilty to inciting suicide.
Snow hits the south as cold storm moves up NZ
Snow has carpeted skifields, roads and mountain passes in the lower South Island.
Wild weather: Tornado, gales - woman dies after being crushed by tree; harbour bridge lanes closed
Wild weather has hit the country.
Cocaine smuggling bust: Colombians face lengthy wait for trial
Charges relating to bringing 50kg of the drug to NZ have been denied.
Axe-ident? Hatchet removed from car bonnet after crash
Police remove a small axe from the hood of a SUV that crashed through a deer fence.
National MP retires: 'The right time to step aside'
MP who was caught up in the battle between Simon Bridges and Judith Collins calls time.