8yo killed: Tiny town in shock as youth charged with murder
No one expected "something like this would happen here", says Otautau resident.
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Court appearance after death of eight-year-old boy in Southland
The person charged with murder over the death of an eight-year-old has appeared in court.
Southland dad 'blindsided' by phone call 8yo son had been killed
A father says he picked up the phone last night to news his 8yo son had been killed.
Youth charged with murder over death of 8-year-old Southland boy
A homicide investigation is under way in Southland after an 8yr old boy was found dead.
Child found dead in Southland - homicide investigation launched
A homicide investigation has started after an 8yr old was found dead in Southland.
Another day in the mid-latitudes: Warm for some, wet for others
As usual it's a mixed bag weather-wise, with heat for some, and rain for others.
S&P says possible Tiwai closure exposes risks in electricity sector
Rio Tinto-controlled NZAS is reviewing its its Tiwai Pt smelter.
$1.5b wiped off power companies as smelter owners hint at closure
The owners of the Tiwai Pt aluminium smelter have raised the possibility of closure.
Fire crews at second incident at a Fonterra plant
Fire crews are at an incident at a Fonterra plant in Southland this morning.
Rugby jerseys to fill stadium to remember Blair Vining
Farewell of cancer campaigner Blair Vining will be a sea of colourful rugby jerseys.
Weird and wonderful moments of local body elections
From crazy billboards to crazy candidate mishaps, it's been an interesting few weeks.
Sir Tim Shadbolt wins Invercargill mayoral race - again
Long-standing Invercargill City Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt will return for another term.
Fine weather with a few showers expected this weekend
Fine weather and showers expected for much of the country this weekend.
Blair Vining fought tirelessly to fix cancer care in NZ. He just lost his own battle
His death comes after a fight like no other.
Shark diving not an offence: Supreme Court overturns ruling
The Court of Appeal had ruled shark cage diving was an offence under the Wildlife Act.
Top spot possible as Steamers take momentum south
The Bay of Plenty Steamers play the final round of the Mitre 10 Cup in Southland
Southland MP Hamish Walker lends a lambing hand
Hamish Walker came to the rescue after spying a bleeding ewe on its side as he drove by.
Which regions are still beating Auckland?
Regional economic growth continues to outpace Auckland, although everywhere is slowing.
Holi-yay: Sunshine on way after bleak week
It's good weather news for most Kiwis, after a dire start to the school holidays.
New Zealand's unopposed politicians - and their salary bill
Hundreds of local politicians are elected unopposed to positions worth millions a year.
Rugby: Top sides win inter-island games in sixth round of Heartland Championship
South Canterbury and West Coast hold off low-ranked home sides to keep top spots
Whangārei police dog handling duo compete for national honours
Mist and Constable Lewis are representing Northland at the national police dog champs.
'Taken from this earth too soon': Tributes for 15-year-old crash victim
Taieri College student one of two who died in crash outside Dunedin.
Hub birth heightens concerns
Baby's fast arrival meant Southland primary unit couldn't be reached.
Seven people rescued from freezing waters off Stewart Island
The seven were all treated for various levels of hypothermia.
Boating tragedy: Victim 'extremely safety conscious', say grieving family
Peter McKenzie and his two friends were returning from a whitebaiting trip.
Southland jet boater suffers medical event before battling waves to get ashore
Southland jet boater Peter McKenzie is believed to have suffered a medical event.
Double tragedy for family of man who died in Fiordland boating accident
Peter McKenzie was the co-founder of a well-known jet boating company.
Northland Rugby, heed my warning
Will you still turn up to Northland's games if they continue a four-game losing streak?
Watch: Calf-handling video prompts farm investigation
NZ Superannuation Fund dairy farm video further fuels public row over winter grazing.
Flight Check: Flying Air NZ's first Auckland-Invercargill service
Thomas Bywater flies aboard Air New Zealand's flight NZ699, from Auckland to Invercargill.
Southland police seize $20k, meth and guns in crackdown
Police had carried out search warrants in the area over the past two weeks.
Shane Jones lends $20m to city with 'one big vision'
Shane Jones shared the Air NZ inaugural flight with chief executive Christopher Luxon.
Invercargill restaurant takes 'pet food' meal off menu
The restaurant has reportedly stopped selling the meal 'not fit for human consumption'.