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Fears for butterflies and birds as rat nest discovered in popular Christchurch park.
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ACC compo bungle for burns victim: 'It's a joke'
ACC is reviewing a burn victim's compensation case.
Tasered twice, he still managed to bite cop's arm
Drug and drink binge led to aggravated assault and a jail term.
Teen permanently banned from Airbnb after house trashed
The underage user booked a Dunedin property for a party.
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Now a government department has to decide exactly what it is.
Wanaka shines way off piste
Kaye Mueller goes off-piste to explore Wanaka's other winter delights.
Hundreds in North Otago hit by E-coli scare
People using bores in the Lower Waitaki plains area are advised not to drink the water.
Second teen sentenced for Puzzling World pack attack
Judge rejects claim teenager tried to stop violence.
Kiwi photographers worldwide winners
An engagement photo captured at Port Hills, Christchurch, is among the world's best.
Students back reports on law camp
Interviewees confirm pressure to drink to excess and sexual focus of many activities.
Southern Lakes: Let go of the reins
Discharging 'in charge' mode allows Elisabeth Easther to see the bigger picture.
Rabbit numbers down 25 per cent, farmers unimpressed
Effectiveness of K5 virus in killing rabbits has failed to impress Federated Farmers.
Tractor driver killed in highway crash
One person has died following a crash on SH 8 between Pleasant Point and Timaru.
Child made to rub nose in dirt by coach
Allegations came following a children's match in Dunedin. Football South to look into it.
Autistic man mauled by two rottweilers in Winton
Police warn one of the attack rottweilers was still loose last night.
Savage attack: Two rottweilers tore at man's leg and head
Police were called at 1.24pm to a report of two dogs attacking a man.
Wild weather: Gale-force winds and heavy rain for midweek
North Island set to be buffeted by strong winds and heavy rains this week.
Duck hunter shot, airlifted to hospital
Police are making inquiries into how a man was shot in the leg while out hunting.
Convicted killer involved in high-speed smash
Convicted killer is back behind bars after a crash while allegedly fleeing police.
One night, three aggravated robberies
Three aggravated dairy robberies occurred in Christchurch overnight.
Shane Jones' select committee 'booty' call
Regional Economic Development Minister says "first up best dressed" in fund allocation.
Farmers need to fight the Southland Water and Land Plan, Feds say
Federated Farmers: Farmers need to be prepared to fight for their livelihoods
'They just started it up and basically, it ignited'
A car fire is thought to have started after the wrong gas was used to fill the fuel tank.
More rain and snow coming today
More snow and rain is expected over the country today and tonight.
Snow still causing issues in Queenstown
The latest cold blast has led to car accidents and flight delays in Queenstown.
Waitaki bid for Unesco Geopark status given green light
The Waitaki bid now has until November to put together a complete application to Unesco.
Paedophile continues to claim innocence, denied early release
Sam Duffy was jailed in 2013 for indecent assault, sexual violation of two girls under 10.
Winter blast: Schools and roads closed
If you don't get snow today, you'll get rain and wind.
Matakauri Lodge: On a billionaire's holiday
Let's talk about the wine and the view, says Jesse Mulligan, from his oversized bath.
Compo offer for parasite an insult: oyster farmer
Bluff man had millions of oysters removed after outbreak of deadly parasite.
Cavers stay overnight with injured companion
Cavers rescued after night underground were students.
Get ready, there's another cold blast coming our way
A chilling southerly breeze is making its way up the country.
'Fresh, crisp and clean': Life in the frost zone
Living in a fridge? For Euan Baxter it has been his normal winter life for 30 years.
Wild weather to ease in north; south braces for snow
Torrential rain that flooded parts of the North Island is expected to ease.