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Helicopter company heading to trial over pilot’s death
Charges were laid in October 2022, following the death of pilot Dan Harrison.
Pub licence suspended after serving drinks to a man who later died in a crash
The patron had drunk three pints of beer and five shots before driving.
US pop queen Pink revels in Kiwi oddities ahead of sell-out show
Star's tickled pink over Kiwi chocolate bars and other sights.
No body, no gun: Killer David Benbow jailed for life
David Benbow's ex-partner told him she 'despises' him as he's jailed for life.
Fleeing drink-driver pleads guilty to manslaughter
The driver was fleeing a liquor store robbery when he crashed, killing one.
Destruction of dog on hold after owners say they will appeal
Friends were out walking four dogs when two started fighting, then a third dog attacked.
Temperatures set to plummet in the South Island
Temperatures in Dunedin are set to plummet, with blustery winds setting in.
New twist in US billionaire's stoush over luxury lodge's 'visibility'
The 193ha Otago site was bought by the American billionaire in 2015.
Pink fans book out city; $1000 a night for Airbnb properties
Fans line up for American singer's gig.
Storm strikes: Harbour Bridge temporarily closes lanes, tornado hits Greymouth
Much of the North Island lies under a severe electrical storm watch until 6pm.
Illegal gold mining? West Coaster denies $200k gold charges
The Crown says Peter Morrison was trying to extract as much gold as he could.
Dunedin turns pink for popstar's arrival
American singer Pink will perform at Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium tomorrow night.
Leon Samuels wins Golden Shears open shearing final
Results from the 62nd Golden Shears International Shearing and Woolhandling Championships.
US visitor found Lake Tekapo transcendent, and all it took was a YHA and a travel towel
Take it from an overseas visitor, the best things in NZ are (virtually) free.
The killer and I: My texts with a man suspected of murdering his childhood friend
The series of texts that led a reporter to being a witness at a murder trial.
Australian man died after he went missing while fishing at Lake Benmore
Anthony Otworowski, 63, of Australia, was found dead last month.
Petition hopes to stop closure of Dunedin mental health ward
Ward 11 of the mental health facility is set to close by the middle of the year.
'I have lived with the shame': Women tricked into porn by Kiwi stand up in court
Christchurch sex trafficker now faces life in American prison.
Severe thunderstorm watches issued, downpours expected
A smattering of severe weather watches have been issued with more possible.
'It's a distraction': PM’s swift U-turn, will pay back $13k in accommodation allowance
Labour says PM 'treating hard-working Kiwis like a bottomless ATM'.
Trio arrested as Christchurch powerline thefts, tampering continue
A third person is facing charges over powerline tampering in Christchurch.
'Ongoing risk': Preventive detention for serial sex offender who abused boy in public toilets
David Morgan has more than 40 convictions for sexual offending spanning decades.
'Shift in gear': Sizzling 30C temps before autumn storm arrives
Conditions will turn in the south on Saturday, ushering in days of wet and wild weather.
The lonely side-effect of rare disease
The doctors gave baby Claire six to 12 months to live, but she died two weeks later.
Don't you forget about us: Matchbox Twenty's first-ever Christchurch gig a musical spectacular
A nostalgic night with 90s power bands Matchbox Twenty and Goo Goo Dolls in Chch.
Ngāi Tahu stalwart remembered as a 'nice and good man'
Charlie Croft is remembered at memorial service at Tūtehuarewa Marae.
Black Caps v Australia: Tourists survive to stumps
All the action from the first test between New Zealand and Australia at the Basin Reserve.
Autumn storm approaches: Temperatures to tumble as gales, rain kick off season
MetService says the storm could hit the South Island on Sunday evening, move up on Monday.
Grandma 'leaps into her 80s' with special birthday
One grandma in Dunedin is celebrating a special birthday today.
‘F*** Christchurch': Blink-182 rips on NZ city after axing concert two weeks before gig
US band disappointed fans with cancellation.
All you need to know: Black Caps v Australia first test
New Zealand have won only one test over Australia since defeating them on home soil.
Gay bashers: Men lured on dating apps to parks and brutally attacked by youths
One man bravely speaks to about harrowing ordeal that's left him traumatised.
Triple tragedy: Third motorsport death in just a few days
A horror weekend for motorsport in New Zealand.