Death of microlight pioneer shakes community
Trevor Barrett, 71, died after his microlight aircraft crashed on Saturday.
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Race-fixing: Racing figures granted name suppression
Seven people were today granted interim name suppression by a judge.
Fire at Tiwai Point aluminium smelter
The fire had completely destroyed an internal building at the plant.
Horse trainer fights to keep name secret
Ten people charged after police probe into NZ harness racing
Race-fixing scandal: Kiwis can still punt
Races and punting still on despite police probe into NZ harness racing
Watch: Trampers have incredible kiwi encounter
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Cat ban proposed for Southland village
Environment Southland is seeking a ban on all new domestic cats.
Colin Meads tip-off alerted velvet boss, court hears
"Sir Colin Meads had received a couple of phone calls from people unknown."
Making babies: Are Kiwis less fertile?
A study previously carried out by Righarts found one in four couples had fertility issues.
Two rescued after boat capsizes
One person was seen clinging to a chilly bin in the water.
'Minnie Dean will get you!' The tale of NZ's notorious 'baby farmer'
Convicted baby murderer Minnie Dean was the only woman to be executed under NZ law.
Swap old Lotto tickets for movie pass
Swap your old Lotto tickets and watch Kiwi classics for free.
Skateboarder's ride against depression - from Stewart Island to Cape Reinga
Riding Against Depression makes it through Hamilton. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Historic pipe linked to explorer
Historic clay pipe found on beach near site of explorer's Fiordland hut.
Polytech second-half rolls jump with free fees
Jump in second-half domestic enrolments relieves financially strapped polytechnics.
Lamented death of the match-day programme
The shift to e-programmes has sports memorabilia collectors outraged.
Where is the most remote spot in NZ?
The furthest point from civilisation in NZ is 30km from the nearest building.
The H-Files: Mother first NZ driver to lose life in car crash
First car driver to die in New Zealand was a South Canterbury farmer's wife in 1906.
The humble town with New Zealand's hottest property market
Home values in the town of 6800 people jumped more than 25 per cent over past year.
'Low' blow: Brazen theft of shop donation box
'It is a small community, so every bit of money helps all of us.'
New Zealand's next Kmart store revealed
Kmart has officially announced it's opening a new 5300sqm Kmart store in the South Island.
One killed in Southland crash
A person has died after a truck and car collided in Southland.
Bubble gum? Weird and wacky beers on offer at food fest
Parsnip juice, bubble gum and seawater among ingredients in beers at Auckland festival.
Water restrictions in place in Winton, Southland
Water supply to the entire town of Winton has been cut off.
Cold, thunder, heavy rain kickstart week
The western coast of the country may be hit by heavy rain and thunderstorms.
Assault by poisoning - 29 people killed in New Zealand
Gordon Pepper, Annette Bouwer - some of the victims of murder by poisoning
Savage attack: Two rottweilers tore at man's leg and head
Police were called at 1.24pm to a report of two dogs attacking a man.
Duck hunter shot, airlifted to hospital
Police are making inquiries into how a man was shot in the leg while out hunting.
Medical cannabis for son big financial toll on family
A family finally has access to legal, medical cannabis. But the costs are crippling.
Hey autumn ... where the bloody hell are you?
Otago town Ranfurly takes week's record for coldest place at -9.1C.
'Stressed' family's pleas for sightings of missing man
Nan of man who hasn't been seen for nearly two weeks is desperate to be reunited with him.