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Farmers struggle as severe drought grips Tasman District
"It's normally good grass out here, but it's just barren," says deer farmer Alf Kinzett.
‘Sloppy’: Lawyer fined over name slip in high-profile case
Sue Grey was being interviewed when she revealed too much information about a baby.
Pensioner celebrates b'day with a court appearance for drink driving
Now he plans to move to Thailand permanently after cashing in his Kiwisaver.
‘Battered and bullied’: Ex-council boss ends five-year pool battle with council
Couple reached a confidential agreement days before a Supreme Court hearing.
Wrong way: Tourist wins refund despite crashing rental car minutes after leaving depot
The tourist was seen driving on a roundabout on the wrong side of the road.
Digging for glory: Bay of Plenty’s finest compete in excavation showdown
The event features unique challenges like slam dunking a basketball with excavators.
Nicola Willis had ferry paper ready to take to Cabinet before the power shifted
It never made it to the table as scheduled due to 'ongoing discussions with ministers'.
Killer Beez secretary wants to swap life of crime for jewellery making
$35,000 cash and two Harley-Davidsons were seized from Stenton Wilde's home.
‘We are ready’: Te Matatini hosts respond to infrastructure concerns
Concerns over infrastructure have been addressed in a decade of planning.
‘Miracle she’s alive’: Mum-of-two fighting for life after days trapped in car wreck
The solo mum is in an induced coma, 'fighting to come back' to her boys, says friend.
Letters: NZ’s housing market model is unsustainable
OPINION: House price increases cause economic harm, a Weekend Herald article says.
‘Love lost in violence’: Woman speaks of fear and betrayal after being raped by partner
'He wanted sex so took it anyway. In that sense, there was particular cruelty.'
Opinion: Fresh faces headline Labour reshuffle as Hipkins goes back to basics
OPINION: Party's changes show its renewed focus on Auckland.
Drought declared in key NZ farming regions, Govt offers support
The government is providing $100,000 to support affected farmers.
Hot, dry conditions tip Northland into drought
Big dry gives Northland its eighth drought in past two decades
'Respect and gratitude': Winston Peters woos jilted ferry builder with Korean War talk
Peters paved things over with Hyundai by reminding them of New Zealand's wartime aid.
Government’s iRex ferry cancellation costed at $300 million - for now
Winston Peters aims to have new rail-enabled ferries running by 2029.
'Unforgivable': Students consume melted plastic after school lunches overheat in oven mishap
David Seymour had called this incident 'unacceptable' as a review is under way.
The hotels with the highest usage of power, water and waste
Hotels in Nelson/Marlborough use over 250,000 litres of water annually per room.
Stranded: No timeline for Bluebridge ferry’s mechanical fix
'There's a lot of people sitting at the equestrian park in Blenheim, scrambling.'
Man denies murdering Nelson police officer Lyn Fleming
In court this morning, man admits driving charges.
‘Hugely traumatising’: Nurse stole $59k from vulnerable rest home volunteer
Tracy Peterson said she was 'deeply remorseful' but disagreed the man did not know.
Emotional Bayly stands down after ‘inappropriate’ staff incident
Bayly released a statement shortly before midday.
‘Pure heartlessness’: Man laundered $44k from 22 victims for Kenya-based scammers
Patrick Neho claimed he did it to feed his children but in reality, he fed his addictions.
Pest to plate: Students turn wallaby into snacks to raise pest awareness
About 40kg of wallaby mince will be used for the free quesadillas.
15% seismic rating: Nelson courthouse closure sparks urgent relocation
Efforts are under way to find an alternative venue for court proceedings.
MetService issues heavy rain warnings, torrential downpours forecast for parts of NZ
Auckland is set to avoid the worst of the front with only a few showers for the region.