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Weather warning: Rain, wind set to strike North Island areas
A heavy rain warning is already in place for one area, and strong wind watches for others.
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Sam Neill likes lying low back home in Earnscleugh, but he is coaxed out occasionally ...
Jailed financial adviser's lavish life roused suspicion
The Serious Fraud Office has revealed for the first time how the fraudster was caught.
What chance of 'significant' border opening by January 1?
Tourism sector desperate to open border in Jan as hinted in Budget, but staff woes remain.
Cat and dog killed, residents lose house in fire
The three-bedroom timber house was "fully involved" when fire crews arrived.
Where is the best place to see Wednesday's blood supermoon?
See whether your region is among those best placed to witness the lunar display.
Council processes in lead contamination scare to be investigated
Water supplies to Waikouaiti, Karitane and Hawksbury have not yet been restored.
Cricket bat killing: Woman who dumped friend's body released
The move came three days after her husband was jailed for beating a friend to death.
$15m fraudster's wife speaks: I've lost everything too
Svetlana Spectra says finding out about her husband's thefts 'almost killed me'.
25% of Kiwis may not get Covid jab. Experts say that's not a deal-breaker
About 25 per cent of Kiwis wouldn't be vaccinated by the time the national rollout ended.
Team awarded for night-time rescue of climbers stuck at 2060m
The rescue took place near Copland Pass in January last year.
Watch: Crash avoided by metres after 'old lady' attempts dangerous manouevre
"She was just an old lady who shouldn't be driving. She didn't even bat an eyelid."
Matching on Tinder does not mean consent to sex, trial told
A 39-year-old man is on trial before the Dunedin District Court.
Dunedin stabbing: Call for Countdown to act on security
More than 70 per cent of union members report experiencing aggression from customers.
Business owner admits tax scam
The man defrauded Customs for six years and underpaid more than $1.3 million in tax.
Roads closed and caution urged as NZ battered by snow, gales and rain
Active fronts moving across the country make for a wild, wintry Tuesday.
Man accused of assault, blackmailing Tinder date with covert video
Man allegedly told woman: "You're going to be a good girl and do exactly what I tell you."
University of Otago's international students return
Thirty have arrived and another 50 are on their way.
Committee to distribute Waipipi Wind Farm's $25,000 community fund
The farm is also in the process of changing ownership.
Thunderstorms, rain: 'Significant snow' expected, Milford Rd to close
The snow is expected to settle but not for long.
Man finds person wearing his clothes, walking his dog, trying to get into his car
The person was wearing his clothes and leading his dog.
Rare piece of Queenstown real estate on market for first time since 1913
The land has 110m of frontage to Frankton Rd and rises from 22m to 45m above lake level.
Mayors slam Judith Collins for 'fear-mongering'
Aaron Hawkins says National leader's comments are a 'desperate dog whistle strategy'.
Bunny-pocalypse: Farming couple at a loss over rabbit infestation
On one farm, two hunters shot 700 rabbits in two nights. And they're "still everywhere".
Dancing with the cars: Traffic controller a hit with drivers
"I wave at every single car, every single day of every single week."
Thief who promised to learn 'new tricks' caught stealing again
"It's either make or break for me, and I want to make it" ... but he broke it.
Dunedin supermarket stabbing victim discharged
Three other people remain in hospital.
Pool cue violation: Threat of jail stifles sentence review
Benjamin Keach's assault left his victim with an 8cm internal laceration.
'A house is a person's pā', Judge tells Dunedin burglars
Pair jailed 15 months for trail of crime in student sector which started at 6am.
'The memory still haunts me': Man sentenced for groping at Dunedin bar
Mark Stephen McNeill was found guilty of indecent assault at a trial in February.
Apprehension, kindness and cruelty as Countdown reopens
The violent attack appears to have brought out the best, and worst, in the community.
