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Notorious former Christchurch sex industry kingpin dies
Terry Rex Brown, ex-brothel owner, died from health issues this week.
'Tears of frustration': Amputees call for overhaul of NZ limb service amid delays
Some amputees face weeks of pain with ill-fitting or defective limbs.
'Good horse on his day': Key runners ready as premiership race heats up
Love Leigh, a former northern filly, will debut for Dennis in a 1200m race at Ashburton.
'Makes a lot of sense': Bioeconomy Science Institute's new HQ
The decision comes as the science sector overhaul came into effect on Tuesday.
Why this young vet chose a rural life over city clinics
Holly Gardyne has no regrets about moving to a rural practice.
Noble false widow spider establishes itself in New Zealand
One of the world’s most invasive arachnids is thriving in urban areas in Aotearoa.
Dropped All Blacks loose forward re-signs with Crusaders
Ethan Blackadder is sticking around despite missing out on the All Blacks squad.
Elective surgery boost: 21,000 more operations as Govt pays private hospitals more
Health Minister Simeon Brown says using private providers will cut waiting lists.
How Savea's position shapes the All Blacks' loose forward strategy
Three rookies are poised to debut as All Blacks ponder a reshuffle for first French test.
Could a lab blunder replace 1080 poison and solve NZ’s rabbit plague?
A non-deadly alternative to 1080 is being developed which leaves pests sterile.
'He’s dealing with so much': Family of brave Connor, 8, cherishing final moments
Connor Coster's fight with cancer began before he even started school.
NZ’s largest taxpayers revealed - does big business play fair?
Thirteen companies each pay more than $100m in annual income taxes.
Warmer, wetter months ahead as tropical weather patterns impact NZ
'While cold snaps and frost will occur, they are expected to be less frequent than usual.'
Young internationally ranked NZ sportsman cops ban after cocaine use
The athlete argued that his use of cocaine was unrelated to sport performance.
New heights: Skyline Enterprises' pre-tax profit doubles to $61m
The business' operations in Queenstown have reached new heights, but its casino is down.
Fire at Christchurch haulage yard contained
Five fire crews attended the incident and a building had to be evacuated.
Large pig on the loose surprises Pegasus locals
Wendy Campion thought it was a large dog before realising it was a pig.
Bushfire started by youths on school camp destroys 600ha, costs $2m
A fire starter and aerosol were used to start the blaze, a new report finds.
MetService warns of heavy rain for Nelson, Tasman amid flooding
Tasman expects up to 150mm of rain; Nelson forecasts 80-100mm.
Havili headlines All Blacks quartet named in AUSNZ XV to face Lions
The match will take place in Adelaide on July 12.
Podcast uncovers Christchurch mosque shooter's ties to global far-right
Brenton Tarrant had ties to white nationalist groups before the attacks.
Exploitation scam: Employer charged $7500, forced woman into sex work to repay debt
Ava Young falsely claimed a Thai worker was her relative.
Giant-killers: Liston College's dramatic rise in Auckland 1A rugby
Rotorua Boys' retained the Moascar Cup, defeating Napier 29-7 in wet conditions.
Why Crane Brothers is doubling down on CBD despite retail challenges
Crane believes strong retail can thrive in diverse environments like High St and Ponsonby.
On The Up: 'Keep busy' - Tips from Ashburton's 102-year-old 'dancing queen'
Eileen Greenwood celebrates her 102nd birthday in Ashburton today.
'Always a dream': Kiwi country music star Kaylee Bell announces biggest NZ headline shows to date
Bell was 'back on the stage about six weeks' after giving birth to her young son James.
'Not much': $7200 fine for landlords breaching healthy homes standards too low
'Purpose not to deliver healthy homes but to set minimum standards for habitability.'
'I'm not ashamed': Rape complainant who later had relationship with cop goes public
The IPCA has reopened an inquiry into a complaint against the Christchurch detective.
Phil Gifford: Ian Foster was the worst-treated All Blacks coach of modern era
The unique challenges of Ian Foster and unpicking the biggest myth about the 1971 Lions.
Why Ashley Dascombe's NZ debut was a race to remember
Dascombe praised the trust and opportunity given by Connors at Trentham.
'Substantial' damage: Flood recovery efforts ramp up in Nelson-Tasman
Residents are urged to remain cautious after weekend flooding in Nelson-Tasman.
Elisabeth Nicholls not the first dementia patient rest homes have lost this year
Miles Vercoe's wife, Amy Vercoe, also went missing from an Auckland rest home in May.
Watch: All Blacks coach talks squad selection on Newstalk ZB
Robertson has named his first squad of the year ahead of the home series against France.