'Urgent' gang laws, unused for decades, deemed a failure - research
Some of the introduced offences haven't been used in more than 20 years.
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'Made everyone proud': Funeral for third teen killed in Invercargill crash
Friends and family gathered for his funeral at the Te Rau Aroha Marae in Bluff.
Sanford sells lobster quota for $49.3m
Sanford has sold its Southern South Island lobster quota for $49 million.
'Traumatic': Struggling pet owners giving up animals as cost of living rises
Most of the people surrendering their animals have reportedly been reluctant to do so.
Covid-19 community case numbers to stay above 5000 before increasing - expert
There were 9047 community cases reported yesterday.
'He's always been here for us' - Funerals for two teenagers killed in Invercargill crash draw crowds
17-year-old victim O Maruhuatau Otuwhare Tawhai died in the crash on Friday.
'Lowest of the low': Man only removed graphic footage of teens' fatal crash once cops intervened
Man live-streamed aftermath of Invercargill crash which claimed the lives of four teens.
How much and who pays, part of major climate adaptation process
It will tackle the thorny issue of managed retreat, when areas become inhabitable.
Body of crash victim brought to marae as former schoolmates perform haka
Bluff teen Kyah Kennedy, 16, was one of four friends killed in a crash on April 22.
Man charged with murder of 'proud dad' appears in court
Chad Parekura was found unconscious with stab wounds just before 12.45am on Saturday.
Teenagers killed in crash remembered at community's Anzac service
The teens were killed when the Ford Ranger they were in and a truck collided.
'It's been rough' says truckie involved in crash that killed four teens
The death of four teenage boys last week has devastated the local Southland community.
'Rest in love' - four teen crash victims named as families grieve; public's desperate rescue bid
Southland communities are reeling after the death of four teens in a ute crash on Friday.
Four teen boys killed in crash - 'a horrific scene', says shaken commander
Three of the boys were 16 years old and one was 17 years old.
New mum left in excruciating pain after severe infection missed post-birth
Jessica Barnfather woke from the anaesthetic screaming louder than when she was in labour.
Special report: The tragic trend making ghosts of our glaciers
Our snowlines are rising at 'a screaming pace'. Just what does Aotearoa stand to lose?
'Someone has taken him': The mysterious disappearance of Lachie Jones
Did a small boy drown, as police believe - or was he murdered?
'I got a bit flustered' - Hipkins explains messy 1pm mask comments; retailers fume
Orange light the news some were praying for, but niggles over face masks flare up.
1500 new meat, forestry, dairy workers could jet in
With meat industry hit and calving season approaching, hundreds more workers fast-tracked.
Caution in traffic light decision urged despite easing pressure
Case numbers dipped slightly below 10,000 yesterday.
Damien O'Connor and Meka Whaitiri visit drought-hit Southland farms
O'Connor and Whaitiri got a first-hand look at the dry paddocks yesterday.
Weather records tumble in dry and warm March
Queenstown recorded its warmest March in 150 years.
Blue Sky Meats takeover: Offer not reasonable, report says
Independent committee believes Southern Lamb Investments' offer undervalued Blue Sky.
Awarua blaze: Firefighters prepare for strong winds
The fire has spread through more than 1300 hectares.
'Dress in layers': Strong wind warnings issued as cold front hits
Heavy rain across the country is also expected today.
'Over the moon': Missing pair reunited with tearful family
Grins all round as Alan Mortimore, 49, and 14-year-old son Danny return after three days.
1000ha Waituna blaze threatens 'significant' wetland
Wetland used by generations as a giant food basket and mahika kai site.
'Can't believe it': Journalist finds missing father, son in Fiordland
Luisa Girao has been covering the story of the pair since the beginning.
Two hunters missing in Fiordland 'ill-equipped' for night in bush
The pair failed to return from their hunt on Saturday.
Southland Regional Council revises irrigation ban
Council revises an irrigation ban in the province after an outcry from local farmers.
Dozens of aged-care Covid-19 cases
Fresh data reveals daily aged residential cases peaked at 83 in the south of New Zealand.
Milford Track death: Experienced tramper worked as a lodge attendant
He was suitably experienced and carried a personal locator beacon and a two-way radio.
Rich-listers invest in RealNZ as it gears up for tourism rebuild
Rich-listers among new investors in big tourism player gearing up for opening borders.