Teacher shortage still critical in provincial areas
Teacher shortage persists in some areas when schools reopen next week.
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From selling socks in high school to buying three homes by 22
Christchurch investor Logan Freeman's sock start-up landed him his first home deposit.
The big dry: Impending drought in Northland and extreme fire danger in Dunedin
No significant rain is expected in areas that desperately need it for the next few weeks.
Midget champs pin hopes on pocket rocket
The Huijs trio will be aiming for a smooth passage in their midget chariots.
Earthquake tests to show how to protect homes on hills
Live in a house on sloping ground? Your foundations could be at more risk in a quake.
Kiwis' mental health issues keep ambulance service busy
St John says largest increase is from Kiwis aged 70 to 79.
Expensive housing, living costs: Auckland's poor ranking for families
Auckland ranked 94 out of 145 cities. Wellington and Christchurch fared better.
Richie has dibs on title
Richie has been virtually untouchable in the national Supersport 600cc class.
A romantic retreat in the Garden City
A central city hotel which comes complete with croquet lawn and complimentary bikes.
'Choked in a fit of rage': Man admits murdering West Coast mum
A 36-year-old man has pleaded guilty to murder.
Mosque shooting accused will be one of first to read commission's report
Muslim community outraged accused will see sections of report into Christchurch attacks.
Revealed: NZ's most (and least) affordable cities to buy a house
309 cities around the world ranked, and the Kiwi city that's less affordable than London.
Gust of 'wind pushed son into sea': Family mourn heroic dad who rescued boy from harbour
Officially, there have been six drownings and two presumed drownings this year.
Kiwi couple allege house-sitter stole $6000
Heartache after Kiwi couple returned home to find belongings gone.
Firefighters battling grass fire in west Christchurch
The fire is 200m by 30m in size, but has been contained.
Social work agencies across the country are turning away applicants
Family Help Trust in Christchurch have lost four social workers due to the pay gap.
Armed police swarm Chch street after drive-by shooting
Reports of a gun fired at a vehicle.
One dead in workplace incident in Christchurch
Fatal incident at a workplace on Distribution Lane in Sockburn.
Woman killed in Selwyn paragliding crash named
The accident happened near Mt Cheeseman ski area at Castle Hill on Tuesday afternoon.
Unlicenced builder who drove victims to bankruptcy sentenced
He conned victims with a believable sob story. Then he took off with thousands of dollars.
Robbers crash car in bid to flee ruthless heist
Robbers crash getaway car, leaving them to flee on foot.
Best of 2019: 'I was shot at twice, it's time we armed our police officers'
We see police carrying firearms the world over - why should NZ be any different?
Car 'related to' aggravated robbery smashes into traffic pole
Police believe the car was involved in an earlier aggravated robbery.
One dead in Christchurch house fire
A raging fire has taken hold of a house in a Christchurch beachside suburb.
Rescue chopper called after gas explosion in Canterbury home
At least one person has been injured in a gas canister explosion.
Kayaker missing on lake near Christchurch
The man's kayak was located around 2.30pm but he was not found.
Your weather: Summer sun returns for tennis final; heavy rain batters South
Lovely summer sun should bathe centre court for tomorrow's ASB Classic Women's Final.
Revealed: The NZ airport with the highest passenger charges
Proposed law changes could remove wording that allows airports to charge as they see fit.
Axe-murderer and sexual predator wants out of NZ jail to return to UK
Anthony Hitchcock is a UK citizen, not a New Zealand citizen, and has family there.
Former Christchurch man killed on Christmas day
Keith Liddicoat, 57, "was living life at its best. Cycling freely, letting his mind roam".
Tenants warned after Christchurch owners bring $21,000 case
"Extremely difficult for these poor landlords to get back the money" - Andrew King
New Zealand city awarded spot in NY Times list for second time
For the third year on the trot New Zealand has made the list for adventurous US Tourists.