Kurow man shot by police named
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Student sentenced for his 'easy money' scheme
A 'few clicks' of the keys on a computer and wait for the money to roll in, court told.
Bird's eye view: Stars go on show round the clock
The international fame of Dunedin's albatrosses is set to soar.
Dramatic drone footage shows South Island highway washout
Part of SH72 will likely be out of action for a while as aerial footage reveals damage.
Weather chaos: Flooding, roads closed, internet down as storm batters nation
After the South Island was slammed by summer storm, the chaos shifts northward.
Watch: Dramatic landslide into swollen river caught on camera
Wild weather evacuates residents, closes main roads.
Wanaka sewerage shut down as flood waters rise
Flood water has yet to reach the main street, but more rain is expected throughout today.
'It will rock the town': Man shot by police was guide 'respected worldwide'
The man was shot after he 'held and presented' a firearm at police.
Heart boy's special Christmas: 'Nothing else mattered if we were together'
"We've never been promised a future with Luke," 3-year-old's mum says.
Man shot dead by police a 'quiet, very nice guy': neighbour
Man armed with firearm confronted police before he was shot.
Mother pleads for her daughter's killer to be kept in jail
Gareth Lawrence Smither used a spade and knives to kill Karen Jacobs in 1997.
Man who killed friend in high-speed alcohol-fuelled crash will still drink when parole conditions end
"It was concerning that [he] ... was not able to articulate why he intended to drink."
Parts of Wanaka CBD street closed over 'wave action'
Road closures to remain until lake levels drop.
Man behind 'shameful' measles cartoon says sorry
Under-fire cartoonist says sorry after earlier defending cartoon.
Serial dog poo dumper appals Otago pupils
Forty-five bags of faeces stashed under tree on Otago Central Rail Trail.
Firefighters battle fire at the Ancient Briton Hotel
Firefighters were called to a blaze at the 156-year-old hotel about 1am today.
Details of further crimes around Venod Skantha revealed
His name began appearing on court documents months before the murder of Amber-Rose.
Disgraced yoga teacher 'flashy, vain... creepy'
Guru featured in Netflix doco 'propositioned' women referred to him from New Zealand.
Summer starts with a blow: Huge storm set to strike NZ
Temperatures set to soar on Wednesday.
'The grief envelops you'; Shower death mum speaks out
Carbon monoxide tragedy: A mother's anguish.
Revealed: Kiwi's secret life in the French Foreign Legion
Exclusive: Young Kiwi speaks from inside one of the world's most famous fighting units.
Guns retrieved after incident in Port Chalmers
Police have retrieved two firearms after reports in Port Chalmers this afternoon.
Shouting, crying and 'a complete mess': Venod Skantha's final warning
Dunedin doctor Venod Skantha was unravelling months before he killed Amber-Rose Rush.
'He was that lovely, sweet uncle. But on the inside I saw the devil'
Young friends tell of what it was like in Dr Venod Skantha's inner circle.
Man taken to hospital after being hit by his own truck
Truck left teetering near waters edge after driver suffers a broken leg.
Amber-Rose: Fearless and not afraid to stick up for the underdog
Family describe a bold young woman who had a strong sense of justice.
The killing of Amber-Rose Rush: How the case unfolded
We piece together the timeline from 92 witnesses who gave evidence at the High Court.
Doctor guilty of murdering Amber-Rose
The 16-year-old was found in her bed with her throat slashed at her Corstorphine home.
Early start to Summer: fine weather this week
The weather is set to be fine all week, with a slight blip on Wednesday settling by Friday
Is this the best cocktail spot in Arrowtown?
Dean Buchanan discovers a secret little bar down an Arrowtown alley.
Honey surplus points to problems
It is the time of year when the honey bees are swarming across thyme-covered slopes.
Two would-be robbers were thwarted by aggressive dog
Two men who went to great lengths to rip off travelling buskers were confronted.
Helicopters called to fight blaze on Scroggs Hill
The fire initially threatened property but 13 crews and 3 helicopters battled the blaze.