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Smoking law move slammed by oncologists
Five southern lung cancer specialists sign an open letter.
Two critically injured following Christchurch motorbike crash
The two people were hospitalised following the crash on Saturday.
Rain, wind to lash Auckland in wet start to summer
Parts of the east coast of the South Island could hit 27 degrees.
'Horrific intentions': Premier rugby player commits sex attack in park
Predator who attacked teen has been sentenced to home detention.
Watch: McDonald's makes plans for Wānaka
A petition against the Golden Arches coming to Wānaka has gained more than 4700 signatures. Video / The South Today
Four-wheel-drivers asked to avoid Waimakariri riverbed on Crate Day
DoC urges 4WD enthusiasts to keep off riverbeds during the nesting season of rare birds.
Subterranean lakeside pad unveiled for multimillionaire
Global wellness leader speaks about his staggering new project on Lake Wānaka's shores.
Man arrested, accused of threatening to kill former colleagues
Police say he turned up at his old workplace and made threats to the staff.
Flat manager left to clean up severely trashed Otago student property
The University of Otago has refused to help clean up a notorious student flat.
Intellectually disabled man with a history of violent and sexual offending given temporary accommodation
The man was homeless after doors closed on him.
Councils take a lens to South Dunedin's flood vulnerability
Two regional authorities look to strengthen Dunedin for flood risks and climate change.
Frontline police should be trained to go to sound of gunfire - counter-terrorism expert
Training first responders could help them deal with situations like the mosque attack.
Killer mum Lauren Dickason's sentencing date moved to 2024
The Herald previously revealed taxpayers footed her $700k - and rising - legal aid bill.
Bollywood blockbuster being shot in NZ?
The secretive production follows in the footsteps of other major films down under.
SH1 crash: Three vehicles involved, person seriously injured near Christchurch
The crash happened just after midday.
Teen claims sexual assault, man says consensual affair
A man has been accused of sexually assaulting two babysitters in his home.
Christchurch is the capital of cool and here's why
Watch out New Zealand, The Garden City's bringing out the big guns.
Planned $600m solar farm in Twizel to power 100,000 homes
'It is one of the best sites you could pick anywhere.'
Emergency response like trying to put together 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle, terror inquest finds
"We tried our very best to pick each piece up and put it where it should go."
Run, rabbit, run: Bunny shoot planned to tackle furry pests
Queenstown Lakes District Council set to carry out its first bunny cull in local park.
Man who beat partner told court he liked 'broken girls'
Taiwhiti Karamaena, 26, has been sentenced to home detention.
Fly in soon to Invercargill's Sir Tim Shadbolt terminal
Travellers to Invercargill will soon be arriving through the Tim Shadbolt terminal.
Emotionally-charged council meeting results in NZ flag flying at half-mast over Gaza conflict
Councillors vote 12-2 to call for ceasefire and fly flag at half-mast tomorrow.
Grand Designs, grand price: NZ villa back on market for up to $4.3m
The period home was memorably featured on Grand Designs NZ in 2017.
Mosque attack incident controller unaware of St John’s safety concerns
Had the first responders known it was safe, they would have moved forward quickly.
Christchurch Men’s Prison inmate dies, sparking internal investigation
Corrections say there's no indication the man's death is suspicious.
‘Clean slate’ for Devast8: Judge tells infamous tattooed offender to quit crime
Notorious offender with Devast8 facial tattoo back in court after violent offending.
Roxburgh man denies molesting his two stepdaughters
Court told stepdaughter 'blocked out a lot of things that are now coming to light'.
Justin Tipa elected new Ngāi Tahu chairman
"I do not underestimate the mahi ahead to continue to move our iwi forward.”
Teen with 'brightest kind of future' died after being thrown from horse
The horse bolted and Eliza-Jayne Coetzee was thrown into a fence before hitting the ground
Police respond to report of disorder at rural property in Canterbury
Police say they're attempting to engage with the occupants of the property.