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'Mongrel': Farmer subjected teen to prolonged sexual abuse
Mother of teen: 'I thought she was safe but in fact I was sending her to the lion's den'.
$42m Lotto fever brings out the superstitions
Quirky behaviour comes to the fore as people will try anything to take the jackpot.
Underage sunbed use: Salon owner first person prosecuted in NZ
Teen not asked for proof of age nor given skin assessment in breach of Health Act.
Grace's murder disgusted us. Is NZ any safer for women now?
There'll be "more Grace's, Amber-Rose's and Sophie's" before changes, Lesley Elliott says.
The 50 Year Secret: Cold case confession - report to police ignored
Suspect in unsolved case reported to police a year before he died, but nothing was done.
8-year-old 'high on drugs' in resort town
'Where are mum and dad?' asks senior council figure.
Trapped cat in no rush to be rescued
Curiosity almost killed the cat, and it took cutting holes into a building to save her.
Only have sex if you're sober - new police warning for Orientation Week
Sex is for the sober, police say, ahead of universities' orientation week parties.
Cruel hoax over missing dogs
Social media messages and phone calls from a person claiming to have lost dogs.
Party death 'still fresh in students' minds', influencing behaviour
Sophia Crestani's death is having an impact on the way students are partying.
Armed police raid on Dunedin house
Armed police and officers with police dogs were seen outside the property.
'It fed her spirit': Stephanie Simpson's friend says she loved NZ's mountains
A friend has spoken about Stephanie's love of mountains and her plans to explore NZ.
Scholarship launched in memory of teen who died after party crush
"The scholarship has given us a focus," says mum of teen crushed at student party flat.
NZ cricket coach spared conviction to save sports career
A national cricket coach has dodged drink-driving charges.
'Strong suspect': Police believe 25-year-old case solvable
Timothy Pridding, a 34-year-old Dunedin mechanic, was last seen in November 1994.
Crash driver still drinking when police arrive
Connor Vickery was tested nearly four times the limit after his spectacular crash.
A mother's love: Liver saved her son's life
He was a perfectly healthy baby boy. But then he began to look unnaturally yellow.
Slow China market challenge for Oamaru Meats Ltd
Oamaru Meats Ltd hindered by "congestion" just one month after resuming production.
'At their wits' end': Family of missing Brit tramper desperate for news
Police say 16 LandSAR members and two dog teams will pick up search at daylight today.
Student found dead in Makarora River was keen tramper
The bodies of a man and a woman were found by members of the public at the weekend.
Teen's song of remorse plays in court, gets him off drink-drive charge
He told the judge he wrote it as a letter to his former self.
'Age is only a number': Man caught grooming '14-year-old girl' in sting
He declared his love and said he was jealous when she had been speaking to boys.
Missing UK tramper: 'Desperate' parents fly to NZ to help in search
Thermal imaging cameras to be used when search continues today for Stephanie Simpson.
Bouncer's roundhouse punch knocked out victim
Victim was clutched a pie and wrapper when Zayde Forde swung his devastating blow.
Where is Stephanie? Fears for missing UK woman in NZ
Police will continue to search for the missing British tramper today.
Fears growing for missing Southland tramper
Stephanie Simpson has not been seen or heard of since Friday.
Four deaths devastate Otago town of Makarora
Pair of trampers found dead just days after two were killed in a car crash.
Runaway bride: The world's top spots for a destination wedding
When it comes to your own wedding, there's a lot to be said for skipping town.
Don't believe your ears: How The Bachelorette is playing with your mind
Reality shows have an especially active - and influential - musical score, experts say.
Second body found in Mt Aspiring National Park
The body was found in the same area where another body was found yesterday.
Police find body in the Makarora River, Otago
The body was located about 5.15pm yesterday.
Panic gives way to reality in flooding aftermath
As water levels drop and evacuated families return to their homes, reality kicks in.
Woman charged after motorcyclist killed near Moeraki
Motorcyclist believed to be on the way to the Burt Munro Challenge in Invercargill.