Dunedin thunderstruck: More than 300 lightning strikes
The strike cut power to the street and firefighters left the scene with power authorities.
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Man who stabbed young mum to death while toddler was nearby refused parole
The man who murdered Dunedin mum Karen Jacobs will stay behind bars.
Poaching warning: Otago fencer catches illegal hunters on sheep station
Police said there have been several incidents of poaching in Central Otago recently.
New Year's Eve weather: Outlook good for summer-starved Kiwis
It'll be a dry - weather-wise at least - welcome into 2020 for most.
Northland man's unusual gift for PM inspires art show
Owen Kingi's gift included six sheep carcasses, corn, watermelons and sacks of potatoes.
Happy New Year: Brighter weather on way for NZ by New Year's Eve
It'll be a sweet start to 2020.
The great Kiwi summer weather fail: Unsettled month continues
Tis the season for endless fronts.
Downtown New Year's celebrations a glimpse of Auckland's future
Best to leave the car at home this New Year's.
Her work colleagues attended a fatal crash. She had no idea it was her twin
Twin sister of a woman killed last holidays speaks of her heartache, loss and Xmas wish.
Higher honours on Cooper's horizon
Could we see Onerahi Central's Henry Cooper in a Black Caps uniform in the near future?
Newspaper's cartoon labelled 'hurtful, racist' by Media Council
Tremain cartoon "showed no human understanding of the dire situation Samoa was facing".
'Freak wave': Man killed after being swept into the sea
A man has died after being swept off the rocks.
Former AB John Kirwan backs new private mental health clinic
"What we're really hoping is to take some pressure off the public system," star says.
Repeat drunk driver crashed, urinated then went for a nap
He drove drunk, crashed, urinated in front of a witness, then it was time for a nap.
Trump impeachment: 'No one is above the law'
University of Otago professor says it's 'extraordinary' that US President may survive.
Missing dog leads to woman biting barman
Nali Lee was already facing charges for attacking ex-boyfriend when she went on a bender.
Super Rugby star dodges conviction on assault of teammate
Amanaki Mafi told police he only stopped hitting when he thought he had "had enough".
Suzuki Series: Table set for Whanganui after tight round at Manfeild.
Richard Cooper and Damon Rees battle in Formula 1, Richie Dibben climbing in Formula 2.
What summer? Wind, rain and thunderstorms on way
Put the jandals and sun umbrellas away for now, NZ.
Kurow man shot by police named
'Outstanding and well-respected' worker at sports and outdoors store.
Student sentenced for his 'easy money' scheme
A 'few clicks' of the keys on a computer and wait for the money to roll in, court told.
Bird's eye view: Stars go on show round the clock
The international fame of Dunedin's albatrosses is set to soar.
Dramatic drone footage shows South Island highway washout
Part of SH72 will likely be out of action for a while as aerial footage reveals damage.
Weather chaos: Flooding, roads closed, internet down as storm batters nation
After the South Island was slammed by summer storm, the chaos shifts northward.
Watch: Dramatic landslide into swollen river caught on camera
Wild weather evacuates residents, closes main roads.
Wanaka sewerage shut down as flood waters rise
Flood water has yet to reach the main street, but more rain is expected throughout today.
'It will rock the town': Man shot by police was guide 'respected worldwide'
The man was shot after he 'held and presented' a firearm at police.
Heart boy's special Christmas: 'Nothing else mattered if we were together'
"We've never been promised a future with Luke," 3-year-old's mum says.
Man shot dead by police a 'quiet, very nice guy': neighbour
Man armed with firearm confronted police before he was shot.
Mother pleads for her daughter's killer to be kept in jail
Gareth Lawrence Smither used a spade and knives to kill Karen Jacobs in 1997.
Man who killed friend in high-speed alcohol-fuelled crash will still drink when parole conditions end
"It was concerning that [he] ... was not able to articulate why he intended to drink."
Parts of Wanaka CBD street closed over 'wave action'
Road closures to remain until lake levels drop.
Man behind 'shameful' measles cartoon says sorry
Under-fire cartoonist says sorry after earlier defending cartoon.