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Fonterra's $240m cheese plant expansion
Mozzarella production will double to meet global export demands.

More job cuts likely at Otago University
The University of Otago's human nutrition department is the latest in the firing line.

Big storm: What you need to know
Here are the latest weather updates, region by region as Cyclone Cook bears down.

Emergency centre open amid flood fears
Volume and intensity of rain is expected to cause flooding issues throughout Dunedin.

Prepare for heavy downpour in Otago
Residents should clear gutters and drains as up to 15mm of rain could fall in an hour.

No word on use of Aramoana fund
Fund meant to be split between three final recipients, but payment hasn't been made.

Boy's death: Family's anguish over care
Family hopes death will be a catalyst for "better outcomes for people seeking care".

Female rugby coach pushes referee
A complaint has been laid after a female rugby coach pushed a referee in a friendly game.

NASA's Wanaka balloon launch delayed
Higher wind speeds have forced the postponement of NASA's super-pressure balloon.

Quad bike death appeal fails
A man jailed following death of friend during a drunken incident had appeal rejected.

Corrections officer injured in court scuffle
A female Corrections officer has been hospitalised following a scuffle in court.

Queenstown: Fall into paradise
Lorna Subritzky embraces the splendour of our southern playground.

Plane crash pair a 'lovely couple'
Locals shocked and devastated by the death of a young couple in a plane crash.

Kaka Point microlight crash victims named
Police have released the names of two people killed in the microlight crash yesterday.

Penguin April Fool's prank sucks in public, news media
A job to walk fat penguins got New Zealanders in a flap - too bad it was all a prank.

Fire service fight laundry blaze in Dunedin
A blaze in Dunedin has been brought under control by firefighters.

Ihaka trial: Accused says 'He was my son'
Murder accused Troy Taylor testifies to deny murdering baby Ihaka Stokes

Accountant steals $12k from NZ companies
Lee was sentenced to four months' home detention and ordered to pay reparation.

Kiwi women failing to track fertility timing
Many Kiwi women can't correctly pinpoint their fertile window, a new study suggests.

Cats turn their noses up at agility course
Most sat and stared blankly at the obstacles or hid in the cat tunnel.

Downpours predicted for many areas
Weather for Adele's concert tonight forecast to be worst of star's three Auckland dates.

Kiwi retail shuts up shop for Easter - again
Shoppers in the big centres won't be able to spend up during Easter stat days.

Bus crash victims believed to be tourists
Police have confirmed the two men who died are believed to be tourists from Germany.

Paraglider hurt after crashing into hill
The person has been taken to hospital after crashing on Crown Range, near Queenstown.

Watch: Passengers capture aurora lights
First chartered flight from Dunedin to these lights has delivered spectacular results.

Judge: Drink-driving 'worst I've seen'
His blood alcohol level was the highest the judge had seen in all his time on the bar.

NZ-born MP describes lock-down in London attack
Sir Paul Beresford was in the Palace of Westminster when the deadly rampage began outside.

Two people believed dead in fiery crash
A car and a bus carrying 16 tourists collided on the Te Anau-Milford Highway.