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Well-known NZ Herald names to depart as 30 roles cut from newsroom; new video brand on way
Political editor and senior sports columnist among those who are opting to leave.
South Island farmers move to flexible milking
DairyNZ finds over 40% of Canterbury and Otago-Southland farmers use flexible milking.
Husband charged with murder over Lake Hāwea death
Karen White was killed in March 2024 and her husband has now been charged with murder.
Man, 61, charged with murder after woman’s death in Lake Hāwea
A man has been charged with murdering a 60-year-old Invercargill woman.
Call for order amid heated fluoride debate at Rotorua council
The ministry's head dentist defended fluoridation, citing safety and health benefits.
Honda’s father-son duo dominate opening NZ Superbike round
Mitch and Tony Rees dominated the opening round of the NZSBK in Southland.
Police rescue three men missing overnight in Waikaia River rafting ordeal
Police were alerted after the trio didn't arrive at a designated pick-up point.
'Bit of a shock': Self-shedding ram sells for $24,500
It was the top price for a ram throughout the North and South Islands this year.
‘Safe, effective and affordable’: New health minister backs fluoridation stance
Council will make a decision soon on whether to turn on the fluoride taps on March 28.
‘Rich Māori culture’: Rotorua to host major indigenous health conference
Over 600 health professionals, researchers, clinicians, advocates and families will visit.
Meteorite over South Island causes massive sonic boom
Cloud cover prevented pinpointing the meteorite's exact location.
‘A piece of nothing’: A high-country family’s ambitious farm succession plan
Susan and Willie MacDonald weren't the chosen ones – but their children might be.
MDMA disguised as dodgy-looking crockery smashes 'sophisticated' drug operation
Police swoop after package declared to be dining plates was actually plate-shaped MDMA.
‘Over $400 a month’: Economists see mortgage savings boost to economy in 2025
Two economists have crunched the numbers on mortgage costs in 2025 and the news is good.
Ten helicopters join battle to control 1200ha blaze near Tiwai Pt
Tiwai Bridge is closed to all traffic except fire crews and smelter staff.
Four helicopters join battle to control 120ha blaze near Tiwai Point
No structures are affected, but people should avoid the area.
Thai woman named as person killed in Southland crash
Two people were critically injured following the two-vehicle crash.
‘Appalling’: Grazing firm fined $48k after hundreds of cows left to wallow in mud
Two workers resigned after being told to return the cows to muddy paddocks.
Two critically injured after state highway crash near Winton, Southland
Accident has closed part of SH6 and a traffic detour is in place.
‘He wasn’t going anywhere': Elite cyclists' high-speed chase to collar bike thief
Professional cyclists took off after a $15k road bike was allegedly pinched.
Elite cyclists chase down bike thief
The thief attempted to pilfer the road bike from under the resting elite cyclists' noses.
A rock and a hard place: Jailed quarry worker loses job after unexplained absence
His partner tried to inform the company, but the details were unclear.
'You will regret it': Kidnapper's sinister words to woman who thought she would die
The woman was kidnapped, strangled, and robbed by her ex-partner.
Shearing it around: Huge weekend of action from north to south
Competitions throughout NZ will culminate in solo world record attempt on Monday.
‘Apparently I have passed away’: Dunedin woman writes own death notice before dying on New Year’s Day
Bee Chittock suffered from a rare genetic condition.
Future stars of First XV rugby: Top 10 players to follow
Meet the group of schoolboy players who are poised to shine in the future.