Major DoC shake-up on cards? National raises questions after leak of documents
The draft document has a number of major recommendations that would shake up DoC.
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Wet and wild: Mainland to be hit with rain, thunder, gale force winds
Rain, thunder, gale force winds and snow are forecast for the South Island.
'Skin was ouch': Two-year-old's painful rash rare form of arthritis
The sassy toddler's joints are so stiff in the morning she can hardly walk.
Calls for health minister to step in over long cancer waiting lists
How many people have to die before anyone takes action? An advocate asked yesterday.
'At a loss': Billy the bus found - but not home yet
The bus has been located in the paddock of a property in Southland.
Covid-19: 'We don't go out into the community now. If we do, we double mask'
Tony and Jan Bellew are doing all they can to get out of India and back home to NZ.
Tiwai Point eyed up for eco-friendly hydrogen production
The smelter is due to close in just over three years at a cost of 1000 jobs.
'A good bugger of the highest order': Former Dunedin mayor Dave Cull farewelled
Hundreds of people were at the Dunedin Town Hall today to celebrate Dave Cull's life.
Person hit by train in Invercargill
Police could not provide comment on the status of the person hit.
Tiwai Point smelter clean-up cost rising
Smelter's owners will raise provision for clean-up after audit finds more waste on site.
Sir Eion bestowed with honour at special ceremony
The 76-year-old was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer late last year.
Tangaroa Walker on Farm4Life and making a difference
Tangaroa Walker launched Farm4Life "to try & give a bit of light to the farming industry".
'A gentleman to the end': The late Peter Beadle
Peter Beadle died aged 87 at Lakes District Hospital in February.
Green dreams are made of these: Lenz Reserve
The Lenz Reserve in The Catlins is helping regenerate native bush after years of logging.
Flyer back on track after 8 years for southern rail tour
The Flyer ran as a heritage train attraction between 2003-2013 from Kingston to Fairlight.
Mercury falling: Autumn chill sets in for the South Island
Otago woke this morning to the chilliest start of the year so far.
'Anzac spirit': True origins revealed in new NZ book
Historian argues Gallipoli wasn't the birth of close Australia-NZ soldier relations.
Three people injured after car and freight train collide
Emergency services were alerted to the crash on Bury St shortly after 1pm.
A husband told to wait 8 weeks for urgent help, a new mum who died at home - the faces we failed
Families left wondering if their loved ones might still be here if they lived elsewhere.
'Finally': Blair Vining's cancer doctor on health system shake-up
Blair Vining, 39, dedicated his last months fighting for better cancer care across NZ.
Teen lured to stadium for 'sex with young woman': Man loses murder case appeal
Man sentenced to life imprisonment over death of Jack McAllister loses appeal.
DOC shuts great walk hut over bedbug infection
The huts had their busiest season, but less welcome guests checked in with the hikers.
House prices continue to soar; biggest gains in entry-level properties
'It's no wonder first-home buyers have been feeling so hard done by,' QV boss says.
Missing toddler cold case: Police fielding calls after $100K reward offer
Calls received from people claiming to have information about mysterious cold case.
Extremely dry conditions in East Otago
"Certainly, in the next few weeks, there is not a signal for above normal rainfall."
'We are genuinely sorry': Rest-home failed patient with broken leg
The man, aged in his 70s, was in the dementia ward of the retirement village at the time.
Ploughman sets his grandsons on the straight and narrow
Dave McDonald has encouraged his grandsons to take part in NZ Ploughing Championships.
Bring on the party: Return of Queenstown's Winter Festival
'Welcome to Winter' will run over three days from July 2 to 4.
'Uphill battle': Parts of NZ dangerously dry with no immediate end in sight
Akaroa farmer Hamish Menzies said they are making a plan for it if it doesn't rain soon.
Claims highly toxic waste buried at Tiwai Pt smelter
Former staff say the waste, that contains cyanide, has been buried in unmapped sites.
Multiple fires in South Island: Strong winds preventing helicopters from deploying
Hedge fire spread to shed in Southland; crews now fighting vegetation fire in Fairlie too.
Timaru's 31C scorcher breaks April record, hotter than Rarotonga
Parts of the country are having a hot, but blustery, afternoon.
Invercargill streets cordoned off after woman bloodied in assault
Bystanders witnessed a man hit a woman about the head with a skateboard.