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My spirit was crushed that night, dancer tells molester
Woman molested by labourer in a bar says she has lost everything since that night.
Former Gloriavale member: 'Sex was talked about at every meal'
Former member alleges incest, sexual assault, child abuse, and bullying.
Dunedin man dies 8 days after wheelchair crash
Michael James MacLeod, 46, of Dunedin, died on Sunday.
'Better than this': Racist slur tagged on childhood school
'It's heartbreaking because we're trying to do something positive.'
Anti-Islamic posters: New mosque hit by hate attack
"It was stuff we don't want to see in this country ... We need to stop it."
Residents woken by 3.7 quake in Christchurch, South Island continues to rattle
The quake registered at a depth of 11km with its epicentre near Linwood Ave.
Fire restrictions across NZ: Northland 'near extreme' danger
Dry conditions and forecast strong winds have fire authorities on high alert.
Woman in court over Otago University grad ceremony threats
An arrest has been made after graduation ceremonies were targeted.
Vegans gobble up plant-based turkey in Christchurch deli
A vegan deli in Christchurch has pumped out nearly 2000 'Furkeys' this year.
$16.5 million in a week: Christchurch property market showing no signs of slowing down
Ray White in Christchurch sold properties worth more than $16.5 million last week.
Revealed: NZ's capital of illegal party drugs
Police warn of deaths and hospital admissions from dodgy pills.
New photos: Helicopter wreckage removed from crash site
Scene of crash blessed today as investigators attempt to piece together tragedy.
Port Hills fires: Ten suspicious fires in 10 days; fire chiefs ban fireworks
No concerns of a firebug yet - fire working with police to probe connections.
$700m data centre for Southland: Proposal could hinge on an age-old question
$700m project could take up the slack from Manapouri after Tiwai Point closes.
GO NZ: The perfect challenge to end a challenging year
Even when you think you can't go any further, you can.
Christchurch gas explosion: Negligent tradesman stung $212k
'I don't know how I didn't lose my life,' burns victim says.
Police seek witnesses after Invercargill residence shot at
Nobody injured in the incident, which police believe was targeted.
Clutha man to pay victim $12k after pool cue violation
The victim required surgery after the incident and was off work for nine weeks.
'Volatile, dangerous, potentially suicidal': Police cleared in fatal shooting
Police waited 18 minutes to approach fatally shot man's vehicle.
Small Business: Roadside stall start of Forage & Gold's success
Zoe Wood explains how her firm pivoted from a focus on tourists to the domestic market.
Police investigate message left near Christchurch mosque
Message on footpath outside Masjid An-Nur is being taken 'very seriously', police say.
Trust to face dividend questions
Owner of Marlborough's electricity network suspended payouts amid debt concerns.
Horror Christchurch gas explosion: Cause revealed for first time
Gasfitter was charged after the giant blast blew up a house.
Motorcyclist dies after crashing into tree
A motorcyclist has died after crashing into a tree in Kaiapoi
Driver found dead next to burnt-out vehicle after crash
Emergency services were called to Te Towaka-Port Ligar Rd, in Admiralty Bay, around 9pm.
Christchurch fire: Evacuations as blaze burns in Port Hills
Fifty firefighters are currently working to protect property and stop the blaze spreading.
'Horrifying' video highlights Queenstown's violence problem
Rising street violence is fuelled by booze, drugs - and maybe visiting Kiwis, locals say.
White Christmas: Summer snow falls in parts of South Island
Alexandra reached a high of 25C yesterday. This morning, it shivered in 7C.
Watch: Boy rescued after being trapped under deck
The Balclutha Fire Brigade was alerted after the child got stuck in Glasgow St.
Christchurch mosque shootings: An Islamophobic, racist 'lone actor' - gunman's path to murder detailed in report
There was one man - and one alone - behind the Christchurch terror attack.
Ham recall: Public asked to return products after listeria fears
Company involved in alert also stocks sliced ham at some supermarket delicatessens.
Hotel nervous about Kāinga Ora project next door
Chateau Marlborough has opposed plans to redevelop four state homes into 10 one-bed units.