Foot bone reveals bite-sized bowerbird may have lived here
The discovery of a tiny fossilised foot bone in St Bathans was all it took to set Otago researchers on the path to find a new, long-extinct songbird species in New Zealand.
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Prepare thoroughly, ACC urges trampers
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Prepare thoroughly, ACC urges trampers
Now that the days are getting longer and the weather — generally speaking — is getting warmer, trampers are eager to start heading for the hills.
Family 'deeply concerned' for missing 14-year-old Chch girl
Family 'deeply concerned' for missing 14-year-old Chch girl
The family of a missing 14-year-old Christchurch girl are "deeply concerned" for her welfare.
Measles case confirmed at high school
Measles case confirmed at high school
Four staff and about 60 students at Wellington Girls' College have been identified as possible contacts with a person with measles.
'Plugging holes in a dam': native birds facing extinction
'Plugging holes in a dam': native birds facing extinction
Scientists warn a big drop of seeds from beech forests will create a plague of pests, resulting in an extinction-level event for native birds.
Homicide probe after man with gunshot injuries dies
Homicide probe after man with gunshot injuries dies
Police have launched a homicide investigation after the death of a man who was critically injured in Te Puke on Saturday.
Schoolboy stabbed in suspected kidnapping attempt
Schoolboy stabbed in suspected kidnapping attempt
A Hamilton mother worries for the safety of her family and the public, after her son was attacked outside his high school.
Christchurch nuns awarded $65k from 'vague' will
Christchurch nuns awarded $65k from 'vague' will
A man who died in 1987 left his house and furniture to his wife and children, if he was blessed enough to have them.
Severe weather 'piling in' for much of NZ
Severe weather 'piling in' for much of NZ
More “significant weather” is on the way for parts of New Zealand, as many people pick up from destructive winds that lashed the country on Thursday.
Police in Canterbury going after suspicious fire-lighters
Police in Canterbury going after suspicious fire-lighters
Police are looking to prosecute anyone who lights an illegal fire in Canterbury while the total fire ban is in force.
Obituary: Tumu Te Heuheu, Māori leader
Obituary: Tumu Te Heuheu, Māori leader
Sir Tumu Te Heuheu carried the mantle of ariki and paramount chief of Ngāti Tūwharetoa for nearly three decades.
What happens when emergency strikes but you're not yet mayor?
What happens when emergency strikes but you're not yet mayor?
Craig Mackle admits it has been a weird feeling being the mayor-elect for this week’s major weather events.
Appeal for info on Kiwi boy missing in Canada
Appeal for info on Kiwi boy missing in Canada
The family of an 11-year-old boy with relatives in NZ and Canada are appealing for information, nearly a month after concerns were raised about his whereabouts with police in British Columbia.
Measles 'patient zero' found on ferry sailing
Measles 'patient zero' found on ferry sailing
Health officials say there are now eight known cases of measles in New Zealand and they've found the source of an outbreak on a Cook Strait Ferry.
Tom Phillips' 'primary campsites' found
Tom Phillips' 'primary campsites' found
Police have found several additional campsites used by Tom Phillips as he evaded authorities.
State of emergency lifted for much of Canterbury
State of emergency lifted for much of Canterbury
A state of emergency has been lifted for most of the Canterbury region following severe weather. One remains in place for the Kaikōura district due to recent fires.
Mayor backs call for state subsidised regional flights
Mayor backs call for state subsidised regional flights
There is firm support from Whakatāne's mayor for state subsidies of regional flights.
'Bragging' to students about sexual endeavours
Relief teacher recorded 'bragging' to students about sexual endeavours
A 68-year-old relief teacher who was recorded by students “bragging” about his sexual escapades has blamed them for baiting him into the conversation.
Invasive hornet would be 'serious concern'
Invasive hornet would be 'serious concern'
A bee expert is warning the discovery of an invasive hornet species could present a substantial problem for New Zealand's honey industry.
Mosque attack terrorist can be called as inquest witness
Mosque attack terrorist can be called as inquest witness
White supremacist terrorist Brenton Tarrant can be called as a witness at the coronial inquest into the Christchurch mosque attacks.