North Otago irrigation firm owes more than $50 million
Creditors meet today to decide the future of Kurow-Duntroon Irrigation Company Ltd.
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Man guilty of possessing 11,000 objectionable files
Pearce Buckley assumed the name of a Spiderman character while uploading abuse videos.
Undies stuffed with meth: Sentence reduced on appeal
'Very, very angry' Marcus Forde was kicked out of two gangs for his drug use.
'Dangerous and unlawful': Landlord ordered to pay tenant $25k
Man rented out the basement of a property, despite having no consent from council.
Editorial: No need for two covered stadiums in south
Surely, the occasional visit south is not too much of a handicap for Cantabrians.
Police locate driver safe and well of submerged vehicle
Only when the car is located and retrieved from the water would police be able to confirm.
'Taking a hammering': Polar Plunge delayed over access issues
There is no safe way to access the beach due to recent severe weather.
Queenstown one of the 'worst-affected stations' in national review
The resort's not allocated one of the rapid response vehicles being rolled out.
Queenstown rejoicing as snow brings relief to businesses
The wintry blast late last week was celebrated in Queenstown.
Jilted boyfriend broke in and sucked on ex-girlfriend's neck
Shay Mauger defied bail and crawled into his ex-girlfriend's house, getting into her bed.
'Another bloodbath': House prices slump again in May for sixth straight month
New data from REINZ shows house prices sank further in May.
Tornados strike coastal town - 41 warnings as wild storm batters NZ
With 41 weather warnings and watches across NZ, forecasters warn of a stormy night.
Wild weather: Flooding threatens homes, 21,500 lightning strikes in 12 hours
Tornadoes are possible and winds could damage trees and power lines, forecaster warns.
Tornado rips through home; risk of more as wild weather lashes NZ
"It lasted 30 seconds but that 30 seconds was absolutely terrifying to say the least."
Rape complainant's friends gave accused an ultimatum
Jahmin Mauna McNeill-Hulme (24) is on trial on seven sex charges against three women.
'Four days of unstable weather': Electrical storms, gales, snow to sea level
Forecasters expect the storm to linger to the middle of next week.
'Devastated': Kiwi doctor dies in paragliding accident in France
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is giving assistance to the family.
Alleged rapist went 'feral' after sex refusal, court hears
Woman recalls fading in and out of consciousness during initial alleged attack.
Rural teens feeling the cost-of-living pinch
Cost of living increases are cooling the sporting and social lives of rural teenagers.
Why does the university still hold the remains? Skull sparks questions
A skull has sparked controversy more than 90 years on from a grisly murder.
'Loved and valued' police constable dies in Waikato crash
The 30-year-old was stationed in Tokoroa and had worked in the Taupō area since 2018.
MDMA laced with meth discovered in New Zealand
The tablets are triangular and came in a range of colours from red to pink/orange.
Crash victim's boyfriend avoids conviction for assaulting police officers
Grieving man later lashed out at police.
Man molested sleeping 15-year-old girl after mother refused advances
The judge called the assault "drunken opportunistic touching" rather than a pattern.
Doctor lied about sexual affair with patient
"I feel anxious about finding a new GP because the trust I have has been severely broken."
Stuck in the middle with ute: Man trapped between parked cars
Man fumes after finding his ute trapped in place in Dunedin.
Woman lay dead at home for a month - angry daughter seeks answers
She criticises health authorities' care of elderly dementia and chronic diabetes sufferer.
Lauded scientist wants to inspire other women
Prestigious prize for one of the scientists behind Covid-19 genome sequencing programme.
Fire destroys homestead at historic Matanaka Farm
A house at one of Otago's most significant heritage locations has been destroyed by fire.
Fatal Waihola crash: District Court sentencing for young driver
A 17-year-old driver who killed two mothers in a horror crash has been convicted.
Bananas, pirates and superheroes: More than 3000 attend Hyde St party
The notorious student dress-up party was labeled a success by emergency services.
'Wave of relief' for MasterChef contestant who went public
Otago teacher says she is happy to have spoken out about 'contrived and scripted' show.
'Dirty laundry': MasterChef NZ contestant goes rogue, TV bosses hit back
The disgruntled contestant has made a raft of allegations against the show.
Sorry, but I want more of that te reo Māori 'nonsense' on air
OPINION: Te reo Māori on prime time broadcast media is the future, not the past.