Father pleads guilty to dangerous driving causing deaths of two of his children
A third child and the man's wife were critically injured in Hororata crash.
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The store reopened on February 28 after weeks of closures due to an infestation.
Shot down: Gun City told to stop making 'world's largest gun store' claim
Advertising complaint board members unanimous that ad is misleading
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The culture is so bad staff are "pulling sickies" as they hate being at work.
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Philip Donald Wightman and Suzanne Elizabeth Watson, were killed in the crash on Thursday.
15m whale washes up on Parapara Beach, Golden Bay
Investigations are under way to find out what the whale's exact species is.
Artist not told her Dunedin mural would be painted over
Natalia Rak says she has no idea why her well-loved Dunedin mural has suddenly vanished.
Two cars of drink-driving teens botch their attempts to flee Police
One of the two vehicles wound up crashed on its side, trapping an occupant.
Student killed in Pukaki crash to be buried today
Four people were killed in the crash near Lake Pukaki on Saturday.
Authorities won't say what penalties supermarkets will face for breaching Easter trading laws
The supermarkets involved will not disclose their earnings over the weekend.
Sounds to Town: Dunedin ultra-marathon runner to tackle 617km non-stop over five days
Glen Sutton will undertake the colossal challenge for charity
'I'm leaving my children': Mother's heartbreak as tummy ache revealed as terminal cancer
Naomi Argyle was given just eight weeks to live after she saw her GP for a check-up.
‘It really breaks my heart’: Nurse performed CPR on dying victim of quadruple fatal crash
A nurse who helped at the scene said she performed CPR on one of the dying victims.
Wānaka supermarkets deliberately breach Easter trading rules
Area exemptions were generally given in tourist areas such as Taupō or Queenstown.
Three die in 'horrific' crash near Lake Pukaki, 20 involved in accidents on same road
There were two crashes involving a total of six vehicles and about 20 or more people.
Warbirds Over Wānaka in pictures: Old war planes take to the skies
Herald photojournalist George Heard captures all of the action.
Trees ‘poisoned’ at home of cricket in Marlborough
An arborist noticed holes had been drilled into the large plane trees at a Blenheim park.
NZ police officers 'struggling to put food on the table'; food donations urged
Canterbury police officers are collecting food donations for struggling colleagues.
Two dead after Sth Marlborough crash - SH1 closed, motorists face long delays
The crash is causing lengthy delays for motorists heading away for the long weekend.
'Heartbreaking' crash in Cromwell kills one
The crash involved two trucks and a car, and happened near the Cromwell Gorge.
Polar jet stream: 6m swells, snow near Queenstown, rain to lash North Island over Easter
MetService advises holidaymakers and locals to keep an eye on weather alerts this weekend.
Holiday turnaround: Australian chain gets holiday park lease
Lease is for 48 years, land is classified as sensitive, across the road from beach.
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Some help to ease those inevitable bumps in the road.
One dead following three vehicle crash near Cromwell, stretch of SH8 closed
The crash happened on State Highway 8 just before 7am.
Otago University to trial effectiveness of ketamine in treating depression
The university is seeking 60 patients to trial using ketamine as an anti-depressant.
Kickboxer 'devastated' after winning fight leaves mate in intensive care
Opponent and friend weighs future in code after Balclutha bout.
Indigenous business spreading its wings
Pacific business is making strong alliances across Aotearoa.
Watch: Large fire in Christchurch engulfs two vehicles, sends smoke across city
Police said the fire was being treated as suspicious.
No body, no gun: Killer David Benbow claims 'miscarriage of justice'
Former prison guard was found guilty of murdering his childhood friend Michael McGrath.
'Just awesome': Missing man's miracle survival after two-week bush ordeal
Family have shared details of Jon Ellison's incredible journey through the bush.
Focus: Microplastics in Southern Alps air
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One dead after crash in Aranui, Christchurch
Police were called to the single-vehicle crash on Hampshire St at 9.46pm on Sunday.