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Homestead burned to the ground in 'revenge' blaze started by ex-partner
Hamish Ray hung his head and cried as the consequences of his actions sunk in.
Watch: Farmer’s fight against depression - keeping well on the farm
Farmer Wayne Langford and his wife Tyler talk about their struggles with depression.
Family of man who fell down sinkhole 'totally devastated'; police probe ‘unexplained’ death
His body was found after his family raised concerns they hadn't heard from him.
Dozens of firefighters battle large fire in Golden Bay
The blaze is thought to be in the ITM building.
Bad tabs and no sleep: Why experts are urging Kiwis to get their drugs tested this summer
A substance found in some tabs has caused deaths overseas.
Firm fined after truck crash revealed false logbook entries
Truck driver entered rest break in log book hours before he was due to arrive at it.
'One that bites': Fisherman's $20k fine for removing boat's monitoring device
He tried to hide the device in a bag beneath the sea.
Man whose stepfather-in-law died in dog mauling says tragedy caused outburst
Luke Shackleton said he wasn't proud of the way he acted, but didn't want to admit guilt.
Betrayal, loss and recovery: Woman's fight for justice after friend stole life savings
'When she claimed she got hacked, she cried … she came here and she cried'.
Pay back: High Court orders thief to return stolen funds to victim, with interest
Woman’s claim she had repaid the money was “breathtakingly incredible” judge says.
'Sorry': Protester who incited Parliament protest fires hadn't been in trouble before
Now he's serving home detention after being sentenced in court.
'Lovingly restored': Thief says house reno tests fraud claim
Convicted thief and now accused fraudster cries in court after ending evidence.
‘Drifting in rolling seas’: Tugboat reaches cargo ship after mayday call
It's the fourth time in a year the ship has encountered troubles.
Loss and betrayal: Woman robbed of life savings suing thief for $800k
Victim tells thief during cross-examination in civil case: 'I trusted you'.
Cyclone Gabrielle: 10 of the worst tropical cyclones to hit NZ
Ex-tropical cyclones have wrought havoc in NZ. Here's 10 of the worst.
Aisle be back: Worker threatens ex boss in supermarket dust-up
'If every employee with a grievance behaved this way it would be carnage out there': Judge
'Sorry, this is a robbery': Teen apologised as he stole cash
Teen robber who apologised to salon worker for armed robbery saved from going to prison.
'Great relief': Buller mayor says they've escaped the worst, Kiri Allan praises response
Parts of the Westland district recorded more than a metre of rain in three days.
Tākaka Hill road restored after almost four years
The traffic lights were finally switched off on December 17 in time for Christmas.
Extra crews called to fight fire at rubbish dump
Nelson paid firefighters are on the way to assist the volunteer fire service.
Rescued tramper would be stuck without beacon, police say
The man had spent two nights in sub-zero temperatures.
Spirits are up for maker of NZ's first tequila
Terry Knight's agave adventure started 20 years ago when he bought seeds from a friend.
Big whale takes '3 months' to decompose
Intricate ecosystem and rescue attempts outlined as whale rescues capture attention.
Festival-goers suffer paranoia, seizures after taking fake ecstasy laced with lethal chemical
Alarming reports of drug reactions at New Year festivals
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Free school lunches: Wellington and South Island
Full list: Who gets free school lunches in Wellington and the South Island.
Hopes dashed: Jersey found by search team offers no leads in hunt for missing trampers
A jersey found in the search for two missing trampers is not thought to be connected.