Man's $739k arson revenge after being evicted from vineyard cottage
A man asked to leave the vineyard home where he was staying in Marlborough got so angry that he burned it down.
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Former PM Helen Clark's father dies
Former PM Helen Clark's father dies aged 103
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark has paid tribute to her father, George Clark, who has died at the age of 103.
Mark Mitchell refutes former police boss Andrew Coster's claims
Mark Mitchell refutes former police boss Andrew Coster's claims
Police Minister Mark Mitchell says former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster's claims he knew about allegations being made about Jevon McSkimming are "absolute total nonsense".
Three injured in North Otago crash
Three injured in North Otago crash
Three people have been taken to hospital with moderate injuries after a two-vehicle crash in North Otago.
Secondary teachers vote yes for pay offer
Secondary teachers vote yes for pay offer
The deal includes a 4.6% pay increase over two years.
Dunedin man guilty of brutal stabbing murder
Dunedin man guilty of brutal stabbing murder
A Dunedin man has been found guilty of murdering his former employee, leaving him partially decapitated on his own front lawn.
At least one injured after tornado hits campground
At least one injured after tornado hits campground
Fire crews have rushed to a New Zealand campground after reports a tornado went through it and overturned a caravan.
Social Investment Agency boss Andrew Coster resigns
Social Investment Agency boss Andrew Coster resigns
Former police commissioner Andrew Coster has resigned as chief executive of the Social Investment Agency, effective immediately.
Korean jailed after gecko-smuggling sting
Korean jailed after gecko-smuggling sting
A South Korean man who expected to be paid a few thousand dollars for smuggling rare geckos only found in Canterbury, Otago and Southland out of NZ has been jailed.
Stolen pounamu 'brazenly paraded' for sale
Stolen pounamu 'brazenly paraded' for sale
Almost a tonne of "brazenly paraded" stolen pounamu has been seized and a 29-year-old man arrested.
Govt announces rates cap policy
Govt announces rates cap policy
The govt's long-awaited rates cap is likely to start with minimum increases of 2% and a maximum of 4% and take effect from 2027.
ACC appeals court decision to fund baby with Down syndrome
ACC appeals court decision to fund baby with Down syndrome
A pregnant woman was advised that she didn’t need to do further testing for Down syndrome because there was an extremely rare chance her daughter would have the genetic condition.
Massive Canterbury pig farm for sale
Massive Canterbury pig farm for sale
The nation’s largest pig farm is being sold after being developed into a major North Canterbury employer and business by a family over 25-plus years.
Air NZ's Airbus A320 aircraft return to normal service
Air NZ's Airbus A320 aircraft return to normal service
Air New Zealand's Airbus A320 aircraft are returning to normal operations, after receiving software updates during a global recall.
Navy ship passed through Taiwan Strait
NZ's largest navy ship followed by Chinese forces as it passed through Taiwan Strait
The New Zealand Navy ship, HMNZS Aotearoa, made a rare transit through the sensitive Taiwan Strait earlier this month, Defence Minister Judith Collins has confirmed.
NZ skipper sailing round-the-world dies in yachting winch accident
NZ skipper sailing round-the-world dies in yachting winch accident
A New Zealand skipper on a round-the-world trip died after being pulled into a faulty winch on his yacht.
Wanted man who tried to 'kiss' woman on the beach charged
Wanted man who tried to 'kiss' woman on the beach charged
A man who grabbed a woman at the beach and tried to get her in his car for "a kiss" was on the run after allegedly assaulting two people an hour earlier.
Kiwis told cost of beef mince 'could stay high for years'
Kiwis told cost of beef mince 'could stay high for years'
Beef mince is losing its status as the most affordable red-meat option for NZ households, and Kiwis are being warned the price could stay high for years.
Death 'has left an ache in our hearts'
Mountain guide 'touched countless lives with his generosity, warmth and strength'
The wife and business partner of the mountain guide killed in a tragic fall on Mt Cook has thanked the community for its support and says "his passing has left an ache in our hearts".
Cat 'feline' lucky
Cat 'feline' lucky after less-than-grate start to the day
A small black cat trapped in a precarious position inside a drain sparked an emergency response.