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‘Wow, that’s a moose’: US tramper claims rare sighting, DoC workers have doubts
The department pours cold water on the claim, saying it was probably a red deer.

Adult male killed by train at Invercargill pedestrian crossing
The accident is the second time a person has been hit by a train in the past week.

Cold, rain, thunderstorms to affect much of NZ
South Island temperatures are expected to fall by at least 15C.

Pedestrian dead after being hit by train, second in a week
KiwiRail says the Invercargill tragedy happened at a pedestrian crossing.

Long delays on motorways in Auckland as storm batters NZ
It comes after flights across the South Island were disrupted this morning.

Storm disrupts flights around NZ: Heavy rain hits, temp plunge
While South Island gets battered, North Island in for a different forecast.

Bruce Cotterill: The overlooked potential of KiwiSaver in NZ’s infrastructure push
Investment is a start, but let’s not miss the obvious.

Hundreds sign petition to keep busy stretch of highway 80km/h
Mayor is urging NZTA for safety improvements on the highway stretch.

How a community mourns: The legacy of a youth worker lost in tragedy
Colleagues performed an emotional haka and sang waiata for Sam Matue’s whānau.

One critical, airlifted to hospital after crash near Invercargill beach
The single-vehicle crash occurred about 11.30am near Oreti Beach.

Lake Hāwea homicide: Trial date set for husband accused of killing wife
Police launched a homicide investigation in November.

Ex-Catholic teacher’s 40th sex abuse conviction emerges as another victim steps forward
The former Marist Brother has already been sentenced three times for preying on children.

The rise of eco-terrorism: How far would you go to save the planet?
A new Kiwi novel asks if taking direct action is more ethical than doing nothing at all.

Breakers great dies aged 46
Kevin Braswell was part of the Breakers' title-winning team in 2011.

Tough economy hits Chorus result
Post-fibre build restructure sees 30 layoffs, likely more to come.

Parole denied: Sex offender still not ready for release from prison
Paiea Waihirere abused a young girl for six years and took photos of the acts.

‘Staff it appropriately’: Call for review after major North Auckland fire
The union is requesting a review of firefighting response in dense areas.

Where houses might have given you a 1000% capital gain
But do you get a better return from property or shares?

‘A lot of reminiscing’: Iconic choir’s final reunion in Tauranga
The choir performed for Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, in Wellington.

‘Completion, not competition’: Father-son duo tackle epic race
Gisborne-East Coast athletes were well represented in the Coast to Coast adventure race.

Husband charged with murder over Lake Hāwea death
Karen White was killed in March 2024 and her husband has now been charged with murder.