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He groped four women in a bar, but judge concedes he won't be punished
Judges admits offender won't serve sentence but 'condemnation of the court' important.
Auckland fog: 50 flights cancelled before restrictions lifted
More than 80 domestic flights were affected before fog restrictions were lifted.
Man warned after cops find drugs in lost wallet
Saturday night got progressively worse for the man.
Civil Aviation boss hits back at fears over landing at Queenstown Airport
Passengers should have confidence landing at Queenstown Airport.
The mystery disappearance of Matthew Hamill
After more than a decade of questions, a family is finally getting some answers.
Viewpoint NZ: Fighting climate change, brewing up a craft beer storm and Metiria Turei is back, as an artist
Video news from around the regions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Your weather: Country to bask in warmer temps this weekend
Temperatures are forecast to soar 6C above average in some parts of the country.
New Holiday Inn planned for Queenstown as tourists flock to region
A new Holiday Inn will join a long list of other hotels planned or being built.
$50k of cannabis: 'Sweaty' French tourists arrested
Busted French tourists 'didn't say much and they were sweaty'.
Hunt for grey Corolla after jewellery store heist
Information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Police investigating jewellery store burglary
Watches, a computer and cash were stolen in the burglary.
Queenstown: Southern stars
If you're heading to Queenstown, make time to eat at one of these great new restaurants.
Four-year-old walking with mother when hit by car
The girl was airlifted to Dunedin Hospital in a critical condition.
Viewpoint NZ: Revitalising our towns and cities, police guards and Dunedin students party
Video news from around the regions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Motorist critical after van crashes near Queenstown
St John transported one person to Lakes Hospital following the incident.
Calls to close and relocate Queenstown Airport
The bold idea has been floated by Air New Zealand.
'Completely ruined': Courier damages $50k artwork, offers $6000
Company claimed it specialised in moving high-value artworks.
Planes barred from flying into Queenstown Airport after air control staff call in sick
Queenstown air traffic control will resume just after 6am tomorrow.
'Suspicious' package near St John building in Queenstown
Police discovered it had been dropped off by a courier driver to the wrong address.
Detective target of 'doxxing' by anti-gun control group
Post featuring photo of the detective's business card appeared on a US-run Facebook page.
Sober driver who stopped for rest stung with $200 fine
Brayden Hardy had a long drive ahead so parked up for a rest.
Assault victim believes housemates saved his life
Victim said he believed he would have been killed if he had been home alone.
He chose not to drink-drive; cops $200 freedom camping ticket
Alone and 'over the limit' at 4am he chose to sleep in his car. It cost him $200.
Hollywood star Harrison Ford's family holiday in NZ
The famously private actor has been spending time in the South Island with family.
Mysterious flashing lights reported all over Northland
In the past 24 hours there has been about 32 lightning strikes offshore of Northland.
Viewpoint NZ: Where are the best jobs - Wanaka vs Queenstown
Video news from around the regions, made with funding from NZ On Air.
$7000 raised for severely injured crash victim
Troy suffered severe neck and spinal injuries after being victim of a horrific car crash.
Woman abandoned in Queenstown crash likely to spend months in hospital
The 22-year-old was discovered in the upturned Honda Odyssey behind a building this month.
Queenstown: Fun and games down South
Stephanie Holmes is better with two wheels than two paddles.
Creditors owed $1m after liquidation of building company
A failed Queenstown building company has left creditors out of pocket.
Warm week ahead as summer sizzles on
A front will bring some wet weather mid-week, but it'll stay warm.
Fog delays, cancels flights at Auckland airport
International flights have not been affected by the fog.
Police seek information on serious Queenstown crash this month
The crash occurred on Gorge Rd on the morning of Wednesday, March 13.