A rock and a hard place: Jailed quarry worker loses job after unexplained absence
His partner tried to inform the company, but the details were unclear.
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Second weekend whale stranding in South Island
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With the weather deteriorating, DoC rangers had to pause their search until first light.
Pedestrian hit by vehicle in Christchurch Botanic Gardens
The vehicle involved was found and impounded by police.
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Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming was farewelled by family, friends and colleagues today.
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The council's midge control includes planting 75,000 native plants since 2018.
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The woman was kidnapped, strangled, and robbed by her ex-partner.
Killer doctor Venod Skantha’s final hours before prison death
Dunedin doctor was last seen praying in his cell before killing himself - coroner.
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‘Furious and violent’: Masseuse assaulted in motel after refusing refund
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Nelson man found dead after ‘some time’ at home identified by police, cause of death a mystery
He was found at his home on Suffolk Rd in Stoke on Friday, January 10.
Ichthyosaur fossil reveals survival in NZ long after global extinction
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Scooter rider critically injured in crash with car in Christchurch
Police have pleaded for motorists and the public to avoid the area.
‘Our hearts are broken’: Family, friends pay tribute to 17yo killed in Canterbury crash
Devastated mum says daughter's death an “incredible loss for so many people".
Helicopter boss offers $10k reward for stolen medical supplies
'Potentially a patient would die, if it's that critical.'
How a family found and protected a historic waka on Chatham Island
Family praised for safeguarding waka; collaboration with iwi and authorities under way.
Kiwi woman wins 'World's Ugliest Lawn' award
A Canterbury woman wins 'World's Ugliest Lawn' for water conservation.
Queenstown mechanic sentenced for fraud plans move to Australia
Judge: 'Hope this is the last we’re going to see of you.'
'A blip': Man's defence for indecent assault on waitress
A drunk man who groped a waitress has been sentenced to community work.
Big budget, small NZ town: Florence Pugh turns heads as Netflix films down south
An adaptation of a classic American novel is currently being filmed across NZ.
Watch: Family of orcas delight with 'amazing show'
A woman fishing said orcas swimming in formation was the perfect start to the year.
Orca pod surprises boaties in Hakana Bay, Marlborough Sounds
Orca swam past boaties in Hakana Bay, Port Underwood Marlborough Sounds. Supplied / Vicky Wiblin
Big swells axe Cook Strait ferry sailings as holidaymakers return for work
Big swells and southeries cause headache for holiday-makers and those returning to work.
‘Unexplained’: Police investigating man’s death in Nelson
The man's body appeared to have been at an address "for some time", police said.
‘Let’s go and see a band’: The lost art of pub rock
50 years of pub rock and the icons keeping it alive.
‘Apparently I have passed away’: Dunedin woman writes own death notice before dying on New Year’s Day
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Why Akaroa’s wastewater upgrade is crucial for harbour health
New plant to cut Akaroa harbour sewage discharge from nine times a year to once every four years.
DoC investigating after whales found dead, injured in Kaikōura
A tour operator spotted an injured sperm whale in Kaikōura on December 29.
Where is Stewart Willis? Christchurch man vanishes, leaving cryptic note
'Possible he's alive down there': Mystery of missing 63-year-old man remains unsolved.
Recalled bathroom heaters linked to two house fires
Fire risk prompts ban on Serene wall-mounted bathroom heaters.
‘I’m coming over': Mum’s horror as Kmart walkie-talkies invaded by creepy sex chat
Mother-of-two locks doors and calls cops after hearing sexual messages from toy.
Ten whales stranded at Farewell Spit, rescue underway
Eight of ten stranded pilot whales alive; signs of previous beaching visible.
The vanished: 62 people have disappeared without trace on NZ’s tallest peak
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