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School that hired disgraced teacher calls for urgent meeting with families
Taurapa's serious misconduct included a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student.
Winning $33.5m Lotto ticket kept in sock drawer, woman reveals crying daily
The massive prize was bagged 10 days after the results were announced.
Paramedics treat person in ‘serious condition’ at South Island ice-swim tournament
The St Bathans competition ends at lunchtime today after running over the weekend.
'Sleepwalking' alleged thief nabbed by police
A man was caught snooping around a Dunedin driveway with an unusual excuse.
Now’s the time to enjoy a cosy winter break in Kaikōura
Picture this. Fresh crayfish, cute cottage stays and secret ski fields.
Fee-fi-fo-FUN! Stay overnight in a giant-sized boot
Judy and Steve have put their heart and "sole" into NZ's quirkiest overnight stay.
Collapse of an empire: How a South Island gang boss was brought down from inside
Kurt Bayer reports on the fast rise, and even faster fall, of an underworld kingpin.
Assault in Christchurch suburb being investigated by police
A person has been injured in an assault in the Christhchurch suburub of Aranui
Tributes after boatie’s sudden death
Queenstown resident who died last week remembered for helping the community.
NZ Cricket’s new cash cow: How lucrative Indian deal is already paying dividends
More than 200 contracted players expecting cheques from NFTs windfall this month.
One person dead after Christchurch crash
One dead in crash in Christchurch suburb of Harewood this morning
Heavy rain to soak parts of NZ, thunderstorms may strike Auckland
Heavy rain watches issued for Coromandel, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay, Nelson.
Minister to meet with Teaching Council following ‘serious misconduct’ by disgraced teacher
Teacher at private school had sexual relationship with 16-year-old student.
Pedestrian critically injured in Christchurch
Emergency services rushed the person to hospital at around 11pm last night.
The $33.5m Lotto mystery: What happens if no one claims it?
Lucy Fullarton said Lotto has a robust process around how they find their winners.
'Racist eggings' escalate to arson attack on refugees
A Syrian family has faced eggings and abuse since they moved into their home at Mosgiel.
Iwi files High Court review over vehicle ban on Marlborough coast
Iwi files judicial review proceedings in the High Court in relation to the council bylaw.
Student speaks out after being groomed by school teacher
The student who was groomed by her teacher when she was only 16-year-olds speaks out.
Prominent South Islander allegedly indecently assaulted six girls across 20 years
The complainants were aged between 9 and 17 at the time of the alleged offending.
Cows killed after being hit by a truck
Police said it's not clear at this stage whether any people are injured.
Epic 12-hour rescue mission saves two climbers from Remarkables ‘blizzard’
Two under-prepared climbers on The Remarkables have been rescued.
Watch: Mysterious 'loud bang' rattles windows, shakes homes in Canterbury
Locals on social media reported their windows rattling from the sound of the bang.
Rogue hunters in rural Canterbury shoot family's cat
The incident happened a week after the region’s cat-killing competition.
Fine, frosty days offer short-lived respite after windy, snowy start to school hols
MetService forecasts mostly cloudy conditions, isolated showers clearing in Akld today.
All harbour bridge lanes reopen after 'severe' wind gusts, reduce speed limits remain
Wind speeds in Super City forecast to reach 90km/h - Warnings of downed trees, power cuts.
Joyriding kids go on crime spree
Three children - two under 14 - led police on a wild chase around Dunedin.
The ratepayers facing increases of more than 23 per cent
West Coast ratepayers now face among the biggest rates increases in the country.
Snow, icy conditions bring chaos to southern roads
Ice and snow are causing chaos on southern roads this morning.
Festival's AI mascot merges science and creativity
Festival organisers are aiming to open up discussion about AI image generation and art.
$30k fraud for fake appointments; money spent on food and cigarettes
Sarah Morris fraudulently claimed 176 vouchers, obtaining $30k, from Te Whatu Ora.
Rapist declined parole for second time
A Dunedin rapist is deemed as having a high risk of violent reoffending.
Police arrest alleged burglar after large amount of jewellery recovered
The 26-year-old man appeared in Christchurch District Court this morning.