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Professional offshore hacking group attacked computer systems, phone and commercial data.
Gang enforcer who bashed inmate due for release
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Body found in Clutha River believed to be missing Alexandra man Wayne Hammond
Wayne Hammond was last seen leaving his Alexandra home.
Second woman arrested as police investigate death of woman in Dunedin
A 47-year-old woman has been charged with accessory after the fact to murder.
The pet possum who held a woman hostage - and made headlines around the world
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Pucker up for a walk that's flush with wineries
Get your steps up with the Four Barrels Wine Trail, a walk interspersed with wine stops.
Oh my dog! Bacon-flavoured ice cream made especially for canines
The treat is made from goat's milk which is good for dogs and easy to digest.
Queenstown's new look Upper Village
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Seven dead: Inquest opens into NZ tourist helicopter crash
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'Blacks Rd Ripper': Dunedin woman held hostage by possum
A distressed woman called police to say she couldn't leave her house.
'Atmospheric stew': Summer heatwaves predicted
Sea temperatures are pushing the air into a La Nina phase, bringing the heat.
'The human side of war': Untold stories of New Zealanders' experiences in World War II subject of new book
Few were left untouched by the deadliest war in history.
'I was in tears': Apology over inmate's 'horrific' medical exam after sexual assault
The medical exam occurred after inmate was sexually violated by his cellmate.
MetService warns of thunderstorms and heavy rain
Warnings and watches are in place around the country.
Kiwi mum pulling kids out of school next year over Covid fears
'I saw how far we got, especially with my second oldest, he just took off.'
Farmer prosecuted after excavating drain near wetland
The farmer had to pay $20,000 to a local community group.
'White as a ghost': Cops show up at school after social media prank
The officers were searching for a 12-year-old school boy.
School scrambling after bus drivers quit over vaccine mandate
Parents of 45 of the school's pupils are having to make alternative arrangements.
Missing man: Family call experience 'harrowing'
Wayne Hammond hasn't been seen, or made contact with family or friends, since November 1.
Fishing company ordered to forfeit boat, pay fine after breaking law 8 times
The company was caught set netting within the four-nautical-mile prohibited area.
Otago Uni graduation ceremonies cancelled again
It is hoped a full ceremony will be held at a later date.
'Real loss to the community': Doctor, staffer quit over jabs
Wakatipu Medical Centre senior Dr doesn't think pair's decision will spur on anti-vaxxers.
'Completely amoral, unethical': DHB member's anti-vaccine mandate email
Ilka Beekhuis used a leaked email address to voice her opinion.
Housing NZ unit in Dunedin badly damaged in blaze
The fire was well-involved when crews arrived.
Influx of tips after TV show about Dunedin man's disappearance airs
The last confirmed sighting of Pridding was on the morning of November 8, 1994.
'I suffer every day': Ex-firefighter blackmailed woman; posed as 16yo online
"I've never been so scared of someone in my life," victim tells the court.
Police ask for dashcam footage in search for missing man
.Wayne Hammond's work vehicle was last seen leaving his address on November 1.
Live: Long queues form at shops as Aucklanders flock back to stores
It is expected today's relaxation of restrictions in Auckland would see cases grow.
Online predator: Convicted paedophile busted with secret Tinder account
Judge says he doesn't believe sex offender's excuses "for one moment".
Wanted man picked up drink-driving on 'last ride'
Moko Ihaaka Pohatu cut off his home detention bracelet and hit the road for eight days.
'I heard my vertebrae breaking': Tourism operator fined $200k after employee's fall
The company's former employee says its 'negligence has ruined my life'.
Supermarket stabbing accused still can't be named
A trial date has been set for November next year.
Waiuku farmer's recycled fence posts proving popular in South Island
Waiuku-based farmer Jerome Wenzlick plans South Island expansion to keep up with demand.