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"Let them rest in peace. They're not lost, we know where they are." - Marion Curtin.
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The prisoner was declined parole because "he remains effectively untreated".
Picton port evacuated after gas leak
A KiwiRail spokesman is warning Cook Strait ferry passengers to expect delays.
'You're dead': Threats, violence earn jail term
Former gang member threatened two people he believed "narked" on his mate.
The big dry: Impending drought in Northland and extreme fire danger in Dunedin
No significant rain is expected in areas that desperately need it for the next few weeks.
'Sleep with one eye open': Jail for man who threatened former girlfriend
When David Ross Corfield's girlfriend broke up with him, he did not take it well.
Horror Queenstown crash: Dad flown to be with girl who lost both hands
A man has been charged with careless driving causing injury following the crash.
'I wasn't in a rush to claim the prize': $17.1m Lotto winner found at last
The lucky Lotto winner has been tracked down.
Metal McCaw not wanted in Waitaki
The three tonne 7-metre sculpture made from scrap metal still looking for a NZ home.
Serious crash: Two seriously hurt after bus rolls near Queenstown
Road reopens after 20 passengers injured when bus flipped 7km southwest of Queenstown.
Mosque shooting accused will be one of first to read commission's report
Muslim community outraged accused will see sections of report into Christchurch attacks.
'F*** off back to Russia': Political message to PM on farmer's field
Southland farmers are not against mowing political statements into their fields.
International oil giant's use of private investigators 'unnerving'
OMV's use of private investigators in Dunedin is "quite unnerving".
Dunedin surveyor believes Baldwin St is steeper - ball back in Guinness' court
One Dunedin man's trip to Wales could restore a Baldwin Street's world record
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Queenstown Lakes mayor says the education-first approach has been a win-win for everyone.
Space flights could take off from Oamaru
Christchurch-based space launch company has signed with Waitaki District Council.
DoC aims to eradicate the wild pigs within 10 years
Pigs on Auckland Island are the only completely virus-free pig species.
Firefighter treated for heat exhaustion at huge house fire
A firefighter has been treated for heat exhaustion at a large house fire in Nelson.
Family who gifted Marlborough beach slam 'ludicrous' bylaw
Family fears Marfells Beach will become "dead" and void of enjoyment if bylaw goes ahead.
Frustration builds over Queenstown's 'faecal peak'
'How would you feel if people were going to the loo on your property?'
The councillors who got a 41 per cent pay rise
New pay scale has eyebrows raised among ratepayers.
Unlicenced builder who drove victims to bankruptcy sentenced
He conned victims with a believable sob story. Then he took off with thousands of dollars.
Man imported magic mushrooms for depression
Police oppose outcome but concede the man has 'significant' mental health challenges.
Lotto's $17m prize: How much the winner loses in interest each day
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'Remarkably stupid speed': Motorcyclist clocked at 236km/h
The motorcyclist was wearing sneakers, cotton pants and no gloves.
One dead in Christchurch house fire
A raging fire has taken hold of a house in a Christchurch beachside suburb.
Rescue chopper called after gas explosion in Canterbury home
At least one person has been injured in a gas canister explosion.
Extreme winds force trampers to activate rescue beacon at Mt Aspiring National Park
Two trampers were found exhausted and hypothermic in extreme weather conditions.
Gun ban search warrant raises legal questions - lawyer
Armed officers searched Dieuwe de Boer's house suspecting he had a firearm magazine.
How the trees and birds returned to Camp Hill
Rob Lay had a growing sense of alarm about climate change, and decided to plant trees.
Highway closure planned ahead of heavy rain
The area on the West Coast was affected by storms and slips last month.
Senior cop denies domestic violence, firearm charges
The high-ranking police officer's name has been suppressed by the court.