Jingle cells: Christmas in NZ prisons starts with 'modest lunch'
For inmates in New Zealand prisons Christmas day is much the same as any other day.
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Youngsters walk the length of NZ
Two Dunedin children are on track to become the youngest to walk the length of Aotearoa.
Christmas weather set to be a cracker - but only for some
Christmas Day sun for the centre, rain or showers in the north and south
Two men sentenced to life in prison for teen's murder
Victim lured to lured to site of murder by the promise of sex from a young woman.
Harness racing corruption probe widens to Auckland
13 harness racing people have so far been charged over Operation Inca
Southland helicopter crash prompts refuelling changes
Polluted fuel likely caused power loss to the chopper that crashed, the TAIC report said.
Don't let it rain on our parade
Heavy rain and possibly thunderstorms in many areas today.
Motorcyclists who died in charity ride crash named
The two motorcyclists were taking part charity ride to raise money when they died.
Dunedin hit with hail storm as weather turns
A severe weather watch has been issued for coastal Otago and Fiordland.
Four motorcyclists killed in a span of four hours
Four motorcyclists were killed in separate accidents around the country yesterday.
Tramper 'lucky to be alive' after nighttime fall down 20m waterfall
Woman, 24, rescued from rugged Raetea Forest south of Kaitaia.
Jarrod Gilbert: Let's set global standard for justice
COMMENT: Be part of the solution. Get involved.
Arrest after student hospitalised in school assault
Police were called to Southland Boys High School just before 2pm today.
11 VC winners from New Zealand
Eleven men in NZ armed forces were awarded in the Victoria Cross in WW I
Call for witnesses after tourist bus crash that killed one, injured 10
Police appeal for witnesses to come forward after crash between a car and a tourist bus.
Southland Labour Day crash victim named
The vehicle left the road and collided with a fence, killing the young man.
Heartwarming reason Kiwi is cutting his 'majestic' mullet
This Southland man is cutting off his party in the back. Here's why.
Late winter's bite: Snow falling in deep south
Wintry blast brings rain and snow to a low as 200 metres in places.
Weather ahead: Goodbye sunshine, hello snow
Yesterday was stunning, but it's going to be a changeable start to the week.
Five-week-old baby suffers 'non-accidental' injuries - police investigating
Police believe the injuries are non-accidental.
Watch: Surfer caught on video harassing sea lions
Surfer filmed taunting and throwing an object at a group of sea lions.
Want to name a kiwi? Here's your chance
The Rakiura tokoeka sub-species of kiwi is unique, and little is known about it.
Mayor meets Mongrel Mob over drug issue
"There is the potential for us to do something special" says mayor after meeting the Mob.
Farmers warned: Polar blast on the way
Farmers are being warned to prepare for a week of very cold weather.
Watch: Superman v Streaker at Southland-Otago match
After more than 30 seconds of foolery, the man is finally cornered by security.
Body of missing Southland boatie found
Jamie Boniface, 28, went missing after his dinghy overturned in the Riverton Estuary.
Police downgrade search for Riverton fisherman
Fisherman went missing after the boat he was in capsized in Riverton.
Death of microlight pioneer shakes community
Trevor Barrett, 71, died after his microlight aircraft crashed on Saturday.
Race-fixing: Racing figures granted name suppression
Seven people were today granted interim name suppression by a judge.
Fire at Tiwai Point aluminium smelter
The fire had completely destroyed an internal building at the plant.
Horse trainer fights to keep name secret
Ten people charged after police probe into NZ harness racing
Race-fixing scandal: Kiwis can still punt
Races and punting still on despite police probe into NZ harness racing