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South Island neurosurgery reforms announced
A panel of experts has recommended retaining neurosurgery services at both Dunedin and Christchurch hospitals - a verdict met by cheering crowds.
Teen who set three men alight gets off with warning
An Invercargill teenager, who set three men alight after he threw petrol on a fire, was given a warning under the three strikes law today.
Unions' fight for workplace access takes to the streets
Thousands of workers to protest proposed new laws in 28 towns from Kaitaia to Bluff today.
Cycling: Landis returning to NZ
Controversial American cyclist Floyd Landis will return to New Zealand for next month's Tour of Southland.
Helicopter wreckage recovered
The wreck of the helicopter that crashed, killing two people on Thursday, has been recovered from Bluff Harbour.
Helicopter crashed in clear skies
The flight instructor who died in a helicopter crash "ate, drank and slept" aviation, a friend says.
Bodies recovered from chopper crash site
The bodies of an instructor and a trainee pilot were this afternoon removed from the wreckage of the helicopter which crashed into Bluff Harbour yesterday.
Crashed helicopter found, two dead
The helicopter missing since yesterday has been found submerged in Bluff Harbour along with the bodies of the chopper's two crew.
Helicopter, two crew missing in Southland
A major search underway in Southland for a missing helicopter with a pilot and instructor on board will continue into the night.
Tim wins battle of the celebrities in Invercargill
She was the southern singer who knew the lyrics to Funny Face; he, well, just had one.
Hamill adds another silver to NZ tally
Jess Hamill added to New Zealand's medal tally overnight when she finished second in the parasport shot put.
Helicopter crashes in Canterbury
A helicopter has crashed on the Banks Peninsula, less than 24 hours after two hunters walked away from a crash in Fiordland.
NZ set for warmer than usual weather - NIWA
NIWA's latest seasonal outlook predicts temperatures in all regions are likely to be above average from October to December.