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'Alive by a divine miracle': Prisoner's throat slit in razorblade attack
The slashing of his throat - or the kicks to his head he received - could have killed him.
Killing spree made goldfields look like the Wild West
The Burgess gang committed the Maungatapu murders on goldfields track in Marlborough.
Quake mystery: Did 5.5 jolt really strike on big-risk Alpine Fault?
Scientists question whether a 5.5 quake did indeed strike on the big-risk Alpine Fault.
Watch: Plane lands safely with just one wheel in Wanaka airport
An amphibious plane managed to land with just one of its wheels at Wanaka airport.
Vicky Freeman: From NZ Budget cover to Aussie front-page news
First it was the cover of the Budget - now she's on the cover of an Australian paper.
Large meth haul, cash seized in Queenstown raid
Police have seized more than $200,000 worth of meth and more than $30,000 in cash.
Strict Catholic father's will for $11.5m fortune overturned
Five children successfully contested father's fortune after it was all left to one son.
More roadside births feared after service downgrade
After a roadside birth last month, more are feared in rural Southland.
Warning after swarm of earthquakes on Alpine Fault
Geonet has issued a warning after a magnitude 5.5 quake this morning near Milford Sound.
Windy, wet weekend for most of the country
It will be a weekend of two halves for much of the country.
Wild weather: Rain, wind, giant waves to continue
South-westerly winds mean a miserable start to the weekend for many, but change is coming.
Teen predator jailed for crimes against young girls
The 18-year-old predator also blackmailed one of his victims.
Why Game of Thrones should have ended with season 5
A Dunedin academic believes the "last pieces fall into place" at the end of season five.
Rabbit holes and droppings cause havoc at golf club
Battle with rabbits in the regions is adding a unique series of hazards to a golf course.
Man allegedly goes on mini crime spree so he can head back to prison
The man allegedly went to the ANZ bank and smashed a window to draw police attention.
Queen's Birthday polar blast good news for skifields
One skifield reported a dump of 75 centimetres.
Taranaki pest purge gives hope for NZ's 2050 mission
Taranaki's $47m mission to become pest-free is being watched closely by conservationists.
Motorcyclist dead, SH1 closed following serious Otago crash
The incident took place on State Highway 1 near the Waitaki River Bridge.
Winter isn't coming New Zealand - it's here, and it's cold, brace yourselves
Temperatures dipped below zero overnight as snow blanketed parts of New Zealand.
Police warning: Kiwi site provides recipe for cooking cannabis oil
A drug expert says it is probably "shaky ground".
Thunderstorms, lightning, driving warnings. What's next?
No matter where you were in NZ last night, you would have experienced thunderstorms.
Man who performed public pants-down haka ordered to see counsellor
"He continued with the haka whilst his genitalia swung freely,'' police said.
Face of Budget 'gave up on NZ', moved to Aussie
Vicky Freeman and her daughter couldn't afford to continue living in Auckland.
Victim of road rage frustrated at delays
No arrests have been made since the alleged road rage incident earlier this month.
Injured protester slams 'brutal' police as three arrested
Woman who was injured in the protest claims how police brutality landed her in hospital.
Multimillion-dollar cherry venture
"We know cherries from Central Otago deliver high returns on the global market."
Protesters block minerals forum in Dunedin
Fiery scenes have erupted outside the Dunedin Town Hall.
Flooding down south begins turbulent week of weather
Long-range forecast is for stormy, windy weather across most of the country.
Emergency delivery: 10-pound baby Levi born on the side of the road
Mum praises midwife as 10-pound baby Levi arrives before they made it to hospital.
Why air crash investigations take so long
Captain Tim Burfoot explains the lengthy process for air crash investigations.
Fatal Fox Glacier chopper crash pilot was under-trained
The pilot may have misjudged how close he was to the ground.
Man who threatened to kill partner while she held newborn avoids jail
Man sentenced to three months' community detention and nine months' supervision.
The faces of the seven victims who died in horrific Fox Glacier helicopter crash
Report released on death of seven when chopper fell into the ice of Fox Glacier.
