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Fatal crash a lesson to others - uncle
The grieving families of two teenage boys killed in separate crashes have spoken of their loss.

Teen killed in crash north of Oamaru
The death of a Waimate man brings the number of road deaths since the start of the Easter holidays to 22.

Journey into artist's heartland
An art historian's essays on McCahon are painstakingly researched, beautifully written and engaging.

Cycle trail a road test for new hip
Jill Worrall tackles the Otago Rail Trail as preparation for a longer ride through India.

The Otago Central Rail Trail
This 150km route, suitable for walkers, cyclists and horse riders, runs between Middlemarch and Clyde and offers visitors unprecedented access to the areas surrounding Otago's old goldfields.

Medical Association backs woman's choice to starve to death
Should a NZ hospital let a patient starve herself to death? Her husband says the hospital should intervene; doctors say they won't.

Severe gales to lash parts of NZ
Severe gales powerful enough to damage trees and power lines are set to lash the east coast of the South Island and the parts of the North Island.