Wānaka sex attacker keeps name secret after last-minute application
'I have very real concerns that you don't appear to accept what you’ve done.'
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Invercargill fire: 10-year-old severely burned, couple loses home and business
The blaze sparked in the child's bedroom; family said he was dragged out of the inferno.
First XV wrap: Southern battlers earn ‘gobsmacking’ national title
All the action from the latest round of schoolboy rugby across New Zealand.
Southland Boys' win national First XV title
The Southland schoolboys also snaffled the Moascar Cup off Westlake.
Toddler death: Dad sees nothing positive in police decision to review investigation
Paul Jones said looking into the investigation is not going to fix anything.
Lachie Jones tragedy: Police admit missing steps probing toddler’s mysterious death
The 3-year-old was found face up in a small town’s oxidation pond 1.2km from home.
How many Kiwis live in retirement villages owned by the 'big six' operators?
Areas have been identified where NZ populations of those aged 75-plus are growing fastest.
Skoda or Skuba? New photos show police car washed up by Invercargill tide
Police said an officer was 'carrying out duties in the area' when the car got stuck.
Rainy days no more: Sun returns for last week of winter
An infrequent visitor has popped by Auckland today - the sun. But will it stick around?
How your team can win the Ranfurly Shield this season
An analysis of your team's chances of winning the Log of Wood this season.
900kg bull known as 'Big Boy' responsible for man's death on farm
Robert William Hewitt died after being attacked by the bull at his property in Gore.
Police officer’s ride ends in the tide
A police car got stuck in the sand at a beach in Invercargill.
NPC rugby: The best and worst of round 2
Tim Brightwell tunes in for the highs and lows from the latest round of the NPC
Distressing footage of sheep struggling in mud
MPI seeking location of mucky farm to conduct a site inspection.
'I want to go to jail': Death threats and assault get offender locked up
Gerald Davis has been sentenced to 14 months' jail for the assault.
Weather: South Island gets more snow, roadfall warnings, Auckland in for showers
MetService issues heavy snow warnings, watches in South Island, Desert Rd to get flurries.
Power poles drop ‘like dominoes’
It's thought a vehicle hit one of the poles, which fell and dragged the two others down.
Photos show heavy snowfall, apline roads closed in south
Southern regions in for more snow, and strong winds of up to 130km/h are forecast.
'You have taken my joy': Man who killed baby girl sentenced to jail
Daniel Wallis admitted killing 5-month-old Hope Elizabeth Wallis McFall-Schultz in 2022.
'Triple whammy': Gales, heavy rain, snow as 'blizzard-like' storm nears
MetService has issued a 'triple-whammy' of strong wind, heavy snow, heavy rain watches.
Thief jailed for 'impulsive and directionless' offending
A Southland man is responsible for a spike in burglaries from August 2021 to June 2022.
'Serious failures': Radiologist misdiagnosed cancer, still works
A male radiologist who failed to identify cancer in a scan still works in Southland.
'The weather is going to go downhill': Northland and Auckland in firing line
Heavy rain to hit top of the north from Thursday evening, and there's snow down south.
Rescued children: Boy, 8, given day off school as he recovers from night lost in bush
Father relieved after nightmare night searching for kids lost in remote bush.
‘Hell of a relief’: Father speaks out about son’s frightening night lost in Southland bush
The kids got about three hours of sleep as it "bucketed down" overnight at the campsite.
Mum rages against unmasked gang members in hospital ICU
A mother is still angry gang members were able to move around a hospital unmasked.
17 Spots for unbelievable stargazing in NZ
Star trek across Aotearoa at these stunning stargazing locations.
Supplier's new lease of life after H & J Smith closure
Successful supplier announces it will open a new stand-alone Invercargill shop.
‘Despicable’: Man posed as charity trainer to get discount on puppy
Blair Vining's widow appalled by the attempted deception.
Invercargill civic leader quits role after woman complained he blew on back of her neck
"I couldn’t be any more sorry. It looks bad. There wasn’t any bad intent..."
Judge finds tikanga relevant in vaccine refusal sacking
Employment Court case could have ramifications for the entire public service.
Polar blast: Freezing conditions, heavy snowfall in South Island
An estimated 20cm to 40cm has fallen in some areas
H & J Smith's closure: 21 key questions answered
The retailer has formulated key questions it says people are asking about its closure.