Mystery solved: Man gets new diagnosis after eight years of cancer treatment
At the age of 2, he was diagnosed with rare chronic lymphocytic leukaemia.
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'A moment of stupidity': Duck hunter who shot two women sentenced
Otago man has been sentenced to community work and ordered to pay reparation to the women.
Queenstown Marathon hanging by a thread, waiting on PM's 'road map' announcement
The marathon's traditionally the town's second busiest weekend of the year
Transfer of high-security prisoners to Otago delayed
About 80 high-security prisoners are set to be transferred from Christchurch.
Woman rejected from med school four times heads to court
The woman had taken the University of Auckland to court previously for a similar issue.
10 pc of Central Otago-grown fruit going to waste - report
Many reasons fruit might not make it to market, including labour shortages.
Botched brain surgery: Woman wins fight with ACC
Jan Henderson's surgeon operated in the wrong place at the base of her brain.
Southern mayors inspire farm gate vaccination drive
Gore Mayor Tracy Hicks and Southland Mayor Gary Tong want to get farmers vaccinated.
TSS Earnslaw steam engines could go green
Searching for alternatives to generate steam instead of coal.
Primary sector supports vaccination rollout
"Nothing more important than the health of your family, your staff and their families."
Concern for council staff's safety after increasing aggression from public
On two occasions police were called and a staff member was assaulted on a site visit.
Honeymoon killer could be out of jail next year
A man found guilty after killing his wife on their belated honeymoon has been sentenced.
No jab, no walk: Queenstown company takes Covid stand
The company says the last thing it needs is having Covid rife in a remote environment.
Top Towns: Dunedin still most vaccinated, Hamilton closing in on Auckland
Find out how your town's vaccination rate compares.
Child sex offender sent explicit messages to undercover cop posing as teen girl
Repeat offender tried to meet '13-year-old girl' at frozen yoghurt shop.
Strict bail conditions for bartender accused of rape
The man can't be in the presence of anyone under 17, unless supervised by an adult.
'Beaten up, neglected, rejected': One woman's early life in state care
Woman says her time in a welfare residence has affected her life ever since.
Green light given to businesses for rapid antigen Covid-19 tests
Big businesses have been granted an exemption to import and introduce rapid antigen tests.
The 90% project: Auckland moves to top 5 in vaccination, Dunedin number one
Two weeks ago, Auckland was sitting in 19th place.
Brrr!: Spring storm brings snow, gales across NZ
Strong wind warnings for South Island, Wellington and Wairarapa.
Queenstown developer denies lockdown breach
Min Yang, 41, has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him.
'I thought I was going to die': Man avoids jail after violent home invasion
The 60-year-old offender is a former New Zealand Army major.
Spring storm: Snow, thunderstorms and strong winds batter South Island
Snow has blanketed Tekapo with temperatures dropping to just 1C.
Queenstown property sells for eye-popping price
The house sits on a 339 square metre section.
'It was scary': Former police officer tells of wild crowd at Beatles concert
It was one of the scariest but most fantastic nights of the now 80-year=old's life.
'Malicious assaults': Man's sustained abuse of ex-girlfriend
Jamin Kane Beattie narrowly avoids jail for repeated, violent attacks and threats.
Warnings in place as spring storm bears down on South Island
Heavy rain, snow and gales are forecast for parts of central and southern NZ.
Covid-19: Dunedin man convicted over jet-boat lockdown breach
Man went jet-boating near Wanaka with a group of mates.
South Island can stay Covid-free if borders imposed - health experts
Options could include allowing crossings for fully vaccinated people only.
Person airlifted to hospital after serious crash on Otago highway
The serious crash unit has been advised.
'The whole country's paying the price for this loose border' - public health expert
It's "crazy" not to protect South Island, and risk needlessly high for north too - expert.
'Ripped apart': Lightning strike destroys plinth atop mountain
A climber noticed the plinth was missing on September 30 after a series of bad weather.
Rhythm and Alps festival-goers must be vaccinated
Organisers are urging festival-goers to get vaccinated now, not in December.
'Extremely painful': Mum who poisoned son speaks
Crown appeals sentence for woman diagnosed with Munchausen syndrome by proxy.