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On The Up: Rural doctor shortage - how one medical programme is solving the crisis
West Coast GP plays key role in University of Otago's Rural Medical Immersion Programme.
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After moving to Australia, Grace Nweke is ineligible to play for the Silver Ferns.
Northland's meth crisis: Mexican cartels, lower prices, and devastation
Mexican cartels are undercutting Asian suppliers, increasing meth supply.
On The Up: Kiwis backing a new generation of start-ups
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Winter arrives early as thick snow falls in the South
The first snowfall of the year makes landfall following a day of wild weather.
‘Her energy and enthusiasm was 100%‘: League stalwart, 80, steps down
For nearly 50 years, Jenny Nahu has been the glue that's held Bay rugby league together.
Settled weather for most after late-week deluge and rescue dramas
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Simon Wilson: Maybe it’s not golf versus flood planning after all
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Epic journey: 50 Mini teams aim to raise $500k for Kiwi kids
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‘Worst to come’: Largest weather system of the year to bring a month’s worth of rain
Orange heavy rain warnings have been issued for large swathes of the country.
Tropical atmospheric river hits NZ, more than 24 hrs of rain forecast for some regions
Some parts of the Tasman District could get 500mm of rain or more, the council said.
Life on the edge of NZ’s highest peak: Inside the Aoraki/Mt Cook rescue team
The Herald joined the highly-trained group on a hair-raising training mission.
‘Renewed energy’: Police seek guns in hunt for West Coast cold case killer
Police have reopened a cold case from 1998 in Kakapotahi, West Coast.
Opinion: How historic commemoration paves way for future unity
Over 1000 from Ngāti Whātua Nui Tonu marked 200 years since Te Ika a Ranganui.
Survivor on ‘fear’ of living at Gloriavale, visiting the commune’s ‘horrendous’ Indian offshoot
Theophila Pratt, who left Gloriavale when she was 18, has written about her life story.
Mall car park hammer attack sparked by child seen eating cigarettes
The 28 year old told police afterward that she intended to kill the woman.
‘Cash came in for Crays’: Couple given crayfish permit for hui illegally sold 35kg to local restaurant
Tony Magner says he's embarrassed by the fall from grace.
Cold, rain, thunderstorms to affect much of NZ
South Island temperatures are expected to fall by at least 15C.
Why the revival of extinct NZ species faces major challenges
Colossal Biosciences is interested in resurrecting extinct NZ species like moa.
Long delays on motorways in Auckland as storm batters NZ
It comes after flights across the South Island were disrupted this morning.
Storm disrupts flights around NZ: Heavy rain hits, temp plunge
While South Island gets battered, North Island in for a different forecast.
Woman's jealous rage leads to car chase, violent attack with rock
She saw her partner spending time with another woman and launched a campaign of terror.
Digging for glory: Bay of Plenty’s finest compete in excavation showdown
The event features unique challenges like slam dunking a basketball with excavators.
Gloriavale death: Coroner says Sincere Standtrue died suddenly from ‘blacking out game’
Sincere Standtrue's sister reveals the way he was treated at Gloriavale before he died.
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A rare blood moon will be visible across New Zealand.
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Killer Beez secretary wants to swap life of crime for jewellery making
$35,000 cash and two Harley-Davidsons were seized from Stenton Wilde's home.
Police seek sedan driver after Raglan aggravated robbery
The Bow St incident was reported to police about 2am on February 28.
A life spent 'going towards things that everybody else is running away from'
Te Arohanui Cook is the first woman in a leadership role in brigade’s 110-year history.
Hot, dry conditions tip Northland into drought
Big dry gives Northland its eighth drought in past two decades