New campsites binned after backlash
7 min ago West Coasters are blocking roads to stop excess freedom campers. Now their council is rethinking two new sites.
Canterbury fire ban extended
8:19 PM Relentless hot temperatures in Canterbury have forced authorities to extend the total fire ban.
Evicted rest home residents scramble
They've been given weeks to find new homes, and the limited options are "little tiny rooms".
Gondola complex to expand
Skyline Queenstown gondola expects patronage to double to 1.5 million a year by 2030.
Storm system not Oma
The cyclone is staying close to Queensland, but stormy weather is still coming this weekend.
Wanaka's space balloon canned
US government's partial shutdown forces space agency to cancel Kiwi research balloon launch.
'Positive leads' in pony stabbing death
Police are investigating the death of the 10-year-old miniature pony brutally stabbed 41 times.
Victim's father dies in suspected suicide
The father of Paul Russell Wilson's first victim couldn't bear news his daughter's murderer had killed again.
Cops 'could not' predict killer's intentions
He had knives in the boot of his car when police stopped him for drink-driving. From there, he took a taxi to his second victim's house.
Gang's meth 'extremely poor' quality
Judge tells Tribesmen gang associate the meth he was selling was such poor quality it was more fraud than drug dealing.
Second chance, second murder
He killed once and then convinced authorities he was no longer a risk. He was, and another woman paid the price.
Van link to Dunedin homicide
Police are seeking sightings of a people mover van, as a homicide investigation is launched.
Bain 'shocked' by friend's second murder
David Bain was "as shocked as anyone" to hear his groomsman had murdered again, his long-time advocate says.
104 new KiwiBuild homes
Canterbury will get its first KiwiBuild homes as Government signs agreement with residential developer Mike Greer.
Drink driving suspect nabbed at airport
He was charged after a three-car pile up in Queenstown. Facing court, he booked flights out of the country.
Pike River evidence concerns intensify
Police criticise WorkSafe's predecessor over Pike River mine disaster evidence handling.
Parole Board reviewing Paul Wilson release
He "ticked all the boxes" in the psychiatric reports. Corrections says he was "properly managed" on parole. But he still killed again.
Global giant to run Chch convention centre
A multi-national company has the contract, and an Australian will be the boss.
'Quake Outcasts' finally paid
It's a promise honoured, but money is no closure for Annette Wilkes. All she wants is to return to her her land.
Treasure hunters on the take
The Kaikōura earthquake left historic artefacts exposed. It didn't take long for the plunder to start.
Insurers join quake claim service
Big insurance firms are now backing a government scheme to settle complex quake claims.
Climate change too important for politics
OPINION: Voters deserve leaders who are fully informed about the science of climate change.
1080 or not 1080
OPINION: 1080 may be New Zealand's best predator control option now but that shouldn't mean it always will be.
Left untested, we become weak
OPINION: The value in Jordan Peterson isn't in what he has to say, it is in our response to it.
Slide into politicisation
OPINION: The worst part of IRD's political polling was how long it took to work out it was doing anything wrong.
The calls that ease my guilt
OPINION: I'd arranged a Skype call with my mother but the computer wouldn't cooperate.
China expert downplays tourism risk
A researcher who has looked at Chinese tourism boycotts says New Zealand is a low risk.
Bakery ordered to pay $115k, in liquidation
The exploited workers won their case, but now the company that owes them $115,000 is in voluntary liquidation.
Chinese skiers head down under
While the hand-wringing over NZ's relationship with China continues, the ski industry's tapping into huge interest from China.
KiwiRail back on track
Reopening the Kaikoura rail line and improving tourism services has paid off for KiwiRail.
Slide into politicisation
OPINION: The worst part of IRD's political polling was how long it took to work out it was doing anything wrong.
Taylor's Dunedin run haven
Nearly 12 months on from remarkable match-winning knock, Ross Taylor looks to impress again in Dunedin.
Ferns' World Cup race intensifies
OPINION: The battle for World Cup berths begins in Hamilton. Brendon Egan looks at who's under most pressure.
Clark fires Canterbury into semifinals
Young midfielder scores spectacular late goal to beat Team Wellington and send Canterbury United through to semifinals.
Doughty, Kerr destroy Magicians
Legspinners take nine of the 10 Canterbury wickets as visitors are skittled for 63.
Broken arm for All Blacks prop
One game into the season and Crusaders coach Scott Robertson is already on the prowl for another loosehead prop.
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