Destiny Church leaders 'escaped' Auckland on eve of lockdown
As Auckland prepared for a snap lockdown, the Tamakis were packing their bags.
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Opinion: Queenstown businesses' reserves are exhausted
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Supermarket giant hit by spinach shortage
Heavy rain across New Zealand has affected its supply of spinach leaves.
Aucklanders travelling while sick concerning, experts say
Dunedin has received a large influx of students in recent weeks, including from Auckland.
'Truly grateful': Wanaka Show to go ahead if alert level 1 returns
Organisers have gained the financial amount required for the show to continue as planned.
Sister says her murdered brother was family's 'glue'
Jury takes less than an hour to find John Kenneth Collins guilty of murder.
Seven reasons Glenorchy is a natural family holiday spot
Looking to reconnect with nature and the family? Glenorchy is just the ticket.
Akaroa boil notice will lift by Easter holidays, say council officials
New reservoirs could cost $2m-$3m.
Nazi toys: Disgust as Hitler figures sold in NZ
"[People] take offence from absolutely anything", says online seller.
'I'm sick of your tricks Dad, put Mum on': Man claims $22.5m Powerball prize
Nine Kiwis have become overnight millionaires with Lotto already this year.
Raymond Horn search: Police want to speak to pair seen on CCTV
The pair were believed to be in an Invercargill park at the same time as the missing man.
Four school pupils in hospital after bus collision in Christchurch
Emergency services were called to the crash at about 12.10pm on Tuesday.
Cricket bat killing: Man guilty of murder
Brent Bacon died on February 4, 2019, at a state housing unit in Lock St, St Clair.
Easy riders: Top tips for seeing Christchurch by bike
Our new series finds how NZ towns are gearing up for cycle tourism. First up: Christchurch
'I forgive him': Mosque shooting victim New Zealander of the Year finalist
Finalists were announced for six categories on Tuesday.
Tourism Minister to discuss support with struggling West Coast businesses
The region has been starved of its main source of income - foreign tourists.
'We can't police stupidity and ignorance' - frustrated Dunedin cops
More than a dozen drink drivers were caught in the city over the weekend.
Queenstown's indoor skydive centre lands local owners
Texan parent company pulled the ripcord, following the lack of overseas tourists.
Covid-19: Biggest A&P show of the year hangs in balance
Last year it was connected to a number of Covid-19 cases at the World Hereford Conference.
Southland A&P Show cancelled for the first time since WW2
Organisers had no choice but to cancel this Saturday's event after alert level change.
Two people injured in serious three-vehicle crash in central Christchurch
Two people have been transported to Christchurch Hospital.
Stewart Island wind farm plan scrapped after failure to settle with landowners
The Government granted $3.16 million for a wind farm to reduce reliance on diesel.
Covid-19: Impacts on major projects in Christchurch costing council $6.5m
72 per cent of the total claims by contractors of the projects have been finalised.
Police pay $10k for 'negligent' prosecution of officer
Pursuit of domestic abuse charges against senior cop was 'blinkered', says judge.
Avalanche: Death of Australian cop brings safety calls
Coroner's findings reveals just how tragedy played out.
Dancer stuck on cruise for six months due to Covid returning to same ship
Sarah Lauder went through seven isolation experiences but that won't hold her back.
Otago Polytechnic graduation postponed once more
At this stage, Otago Polytechnic is looking into moving the ceremony to June or July.
Police searching for people who helped serious assault victims
The incident happened in Dunedin's Octagon on February 13.
Cricket bat killing: 'Extraordinary' changes to accused's story, Crown says
John Kenneth Collins, 39, is on trial before the High Court at Dunedin.
Canterbury child-killer back in prison after positive meth test but denies using drug
The killer of a Timaru boy has been recalled to prison for a fifth time.
Freedom: Beached trawler finally refloated
The Remus ran aground on the South Island's southern west coast on Thursday.
Filming begins on Netflix romance in NZ
Film crews could be seen in Dunedin's central city.
Super Rugby schedule moved around in the hope of crowd
A change has been made to the weekend Super Rugby fixture.
Christchurch home loan deposits jump $27,000 in one year
According to OneRoof, first-home buyers will need to put together a $107,000 deposit.