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Teen jailed for drunken joyride that killed mate and left family heartbroken
The parents of a teenager say they had treated drink-driver who killed him as family.
Three cases of measles confirmed in South Island
The common place of exposure for the cases is Queenstown Airport, authorities say.
Identity of man found not guilty of indecent assault to remain suppressed
The man had been on trial on five charges of indecently assaulting three young girls.
Truck crashes in Balclutha
An investigation is underway after a truck crashed at Balclutha.
Amber-Rose murder-accused's home tagged
The 16-year-old Amber-Rose was found dead at her Corstorphine home on February 3.
PM reiterates support for embattled minister
PM has reiterated her support for Clare Curran while on a rural tour of Otago today.
Villages for traumatised kids proposed to close
Children's charity can't afford to keep the villages open after giving staff a pay rise.
Warbirds over Wanaka plane crashed on 'ungroomed' land
Yak 3 Russian fighter plane seriously damaged after clipping cherry picker when landing.
Tent in Dunedin park only option, says released prisoner
Recently released prisoner spent Easter weekend in a tent, saying it's his only option.
Easter Sunday: April starts with a warm, fine day
A fine day with relatively warm temperatures is forecast around the country today
Ed Sheeran feeds penguin chick, spots sea lion in Dunedin
Sheeran posted about his wildlife experience on Instagram.
Say goodbye to Easter sunshine
The sunshine isn't set to stay for the long weekend - a cold front is approaching.
Car drives off after hitting child near school
Police are searching for a person after reports they drove off after hitting a child.
Amber-Rose murder: Alleged killer to apply for bail
Dunedin health professional accused of murdering teen to apply for bail in April.
'You will be missed': Tributes flow for drowned man
Roxburgh Volunteer Fire Brigade paid a heartfelt tribute to their fallen station officer.
Section of river 'renamed' in honour of rafting guide
Moana-Roa Keith "Chief" Haare died while guiding a trip on the Shotover on Friday.
Parole refused for crash driver 'haunted' by teen's death
Dunedin man serving three years in prison for his role in woman's death is denied parole.
Tributes flow for drowned diver
Ian Gregory Wells from Roxburgh died after getting into trouble while diving.
Man has foggy memory of Balclutha hit and run
Police investigate an apparent hit and run in Balclutha, leaving a man with glass in head.
Ed Sheeran wows Mt Smart crowd with first concert
The moment has arrived for Ed Sheeran's devoted Kiwi fans.
Law's dirty little secret is exposed. So what's next?
Olivia Wensley has inspired hundreds to share their sexual harassment stories.
Ed Sheeran wows Auckland in opening show
Voices merged in unison as soft ballads floated overhead at superstar's Kiwi concert.
Rachel Rose: Dentist extracts himself for sabbatical
Aged 70, dentist David Evans is taking a break after 40 years, but don't say 'retirement'
Rafting guide mourned by family
The experienced guide is being mourned on social media by family and Queenstown locals
Rescue helicopters called after Mt Cook crash
People were flown to Timaru Hospital after the crash.
Shotover tragedy: Guide dies after raft overturns
A rafting guide has died following an incident on the Shotover River.
Revealed: Seven key factors that can lead to Kiwis being fat
Could being a man or being raised by a solo parent have an impact on your weight?
Wakatipu super-home yours for just $24.9m
Another Wakatipu property has been listed with a stratospheric price tag.
'Superhome' on the market for $25 million
The five-bedroom home boasts an entertainer's kitchen and a master suite in its own wing.
Judge tells intoxicated woman to 'sleep it off'
''I can smell the alcohol from here,'' the judge told the woman on a drink driving charge.