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![Kiwi gin firm forced to change name](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Kiwi gin firm forced to change name
Kiwi gin company forced to change its name in order to sell in international markets.
![Spying claims: Doug Martin heads probe into crown entity](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Spying claims: Doug Martin heads probe into crown entity
The terms of reference for the inquiry centred on Southern Response has been released.
![Filmed Dunedin driver surrenders his licence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Filmed Dunedin driver surrenders his licence
Man filmed driving on the wrong side of the road apparently suffers from health issues.
![Judge erred: Man convicted over Queenstown triple assault](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Judge erred: Man convicted over Queenstown triple assault
Man had admitted assaulting his wife, daughter and best friend in Queenstown last year.
![Cops foil naked man's dash from the dock](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Cops foil naked man's dash from the dock
Arrested man seen ranting in court before ripping off prison gown and making naked escape.
![Shocking Dunedin driving caught on camera](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Shocking Dunedin driving caught on camera
Driver is seen crossing centre line and close to making contact with oncoming vehicles.
!['Bad ecstasy batch' was three times as powerful](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Bad ecstasy batch' was three times as powerful
More than a dozen people, including a 15-year-old, admitted to Christchurch Hospital.
![Fire victims angry, disappointed with tour company](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Fire victims angry, disappointed with tour company
Two months after fire gutted bus in Cromwell, tourists disappointed with treatment.
![Hola - Heavy rain batters Bay of Plenty, surfers enjoy big seas](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Hola - Heavy rain batters Bay of Plenty, surfers enjoy big seas
Almost 30mm of rain has hammered the Bay of Plenty but it's not stopping surfers.
![Is this the end of the traditional department store?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Is this the end of the traditional department store?
Department stores need to evolve to combat the rise of online shopping.
![Harvesting South Island vegetables to order](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Harvesting South Island vegetables to order
Aimee Burton talks about how an ultimatum got her started on her business journey.
![Police hunt males who stomped on prone 21yo](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Police hunt males who stomped on prone 21yo
Police want to hear from anyone who saw an older-model Ford leaving the area.
![Cyclists injured after colliding in Otago](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Cyclists injured after colliding in Otago
Three people have been hurt after a crash while out riding.
![One person suffering critical injuries following crash near Invercargill](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
One person suffering critical injuries following crash near Invercargill
The solo occupant was airlifted to Dunedin hospital by a St John helicopter.
![Christchurch: Fun times again for families](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Christchurch: Fun times again for families
There's no reason to put off a holiday break in Christchurch, writes Alexia Santamaria.
![He Tangata: Cally Johnstone](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
He Tangata: Cally Johnstone
Elisabeth Easther meets Cally Johnstone of The Quince Boutique Bed & Breakfast.
![What did NZ's hottest summer do to our glaciers?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
What did NZ's hottest summer do to our glaciers?
Scientists expect to find some "pretty pathetic" examples in post-summer snowline survey.
![Spying claims: Crown entity 'needed security to protect staff'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Spying claims: Crown entity 'needed security to protect staff'
Southern Response Chairman Ross Butler says its security was needed to protect staff.
![Man critical after car hits tree](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Man critical after car hits tree
An off-duty firefighter riding his motorbike came across the crash and helped the man.
![Two crashes, hit and run in Dunedin crime spree](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Two crashes, hit and run in Dunedin crime spree
A 36-year-old woman was found to have excess breath alcohol after a police pursuit.
![Dunedin man Jason Blackler guilty of killing best friend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Dunedin man Jason Blackler guilty of killing best friend
Dunedin man has been found guilty of killing his best friend following a boozy argument.
![Govt eyes new South Island marine reserves](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Govt eyes new South Island marine reserves
Two options offer areas for new reserves, but environment group calls process "flawed".
![Freedom camper washes undies in drinking fountain](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Freedom camper washes undies in drinking fountain
Locals have knickers in a twist over freedom campers' 'disgusting' behaviour.
![Man's body found in Timaru CBD](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Man's body found in Timaru CBD
Police are carrying out a scene investigation where a man's body was found in Timaru.
![Killer was on fake passport, about to be deported](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Killer was on fake passport, about to be deported
Sainey Marong admitted strangling sex worker Renee Duckmanton to death.
![Dunedin: South's siren call is magic](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Dunedin: South's siren call is magic
Alexia Santamaria and her Auckland family are wooed by some of the delights of Dunedin.
![Will fine weather hold out for the weekend?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Will fine weather hold out for the weekend?
Some parts of the south may be in for rain, but the rest of the country is better off.
![Hunter eats poisonous tutu berries](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Hunter eats poisonous tutu berries
Canterbury DHB has issued a warning after a 51-year-old man ate toxic berries.