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Convicted murderer's wife not allowed to move in with him

Douglas Thompson wants his wife to move into his council-owned unit but has been told she's not...

Convicted murderer's wife not allowed to move in with him

A convicted double-murderer who gunned down his former partner and her new boyfriend has found love with a younger woman from overseas and is fighting to set up home with her.

Older residents 'upset' after town's only bank closes

Mangōnui, in the Far North's Doubtless Bay, is a busy little town - especially during the annual...

Older residents 'upset' after town's only bank closes

The closure of a town's only bank has left elderly residents without vital services and business owners facing long trips by car to do their banking, locals say.

More warnings issued as wild weather spreads

Crews working to clear a slip on State highway 6 near Franz Josef yesterday. Photo: Supplied via...

More warnings issued as wild weather spreads

As heavy rain continues to drench the South Island's West Coast, weather warnings have been issued for much of the North Island as well.

Worst weather still to come

Heavy rain and flooding caused road closures overnight and regional authorities say the worst may still be to come.

Woman found dead outside home named

A woman was found deceased at a residential property in North Rd, Waikiwi, Sunday evening. PHOTO:...

Woman found dead outside home named

Police have named the woman found dead at her Invercargill home on Sunday.

Slips being cleared amid deluge on West Coast

Crews clearing a slip on State Highway 6 near Franz Josef. Photo: RNZ

Canterbury firefighters called in to help with slips, flooding, power cuts on West Coast

An experienced group of highly skilled Canterbury firefighters have been called in to help deal with the wild weather in Westland.

Eclipse set to draw big crowd to South Island

Otago Museum director and astronomer Dr Ian Griffin says he is excited about the tourism...

Eclipse set to draw big crowd to South Island

Tourists are expected to flock to the South Island in mid-2028 for a total solar eclipse like the one that wowed North America yesterday.

Fashion icon Kate Sylvester to close business

Fashion designer Kate Sylvester. Photo: supplied

Fashion designer Kate Sylvester to close business after three decades

Well-known NZ fashion designer Kate Sylvester has announced her label will wind up next year after its final summer 2024 collection.

Newshub outlines shut down plan

Newshub staff were told by Warner Bros management in February it planned to axe the entire news...

Newshub outlines shut down plan at all-staff meeting, 250 jobs axed

All Newshub operations on New Zealand television channel Three are to be shut down, with the loss of 250 jobs.

Traffic light system to address 'truancy crisis'

The government has announced a traffic light system with "clear obligations" for pupils not attending school, along with increased data reporting.

TVNZ to cut Fair Go, some news bulletins

TVNZ has confirmed long-running consumer affairs programme Fair Go and its midday and late-night news bulletins have been cut, RNZ understands.

Not guilty plea over Arrowtown butcher's death

Hayden Richard Hurst appeared by audio-visual link in the High Court at Invercargill on Tuesday...

Not guilty plea over Arrowtown butcher's death

A Mt Pisa man has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter after a car crash near Arrowtown that killed Royalburn Station's head butcher.

Niwa proposes cutting up to 90 jobs - union

The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research plans to cut up to 90 positions. Photo: RNZ

Niwa proposes cutting up to 90 jobs - union

Up to 90 jobs are on the line at Niwa, the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research, as part of the government's directive to pare down the public service.

Average home value now more than $920k

Queenstown experienced the most growth in the first quarter, with values rising 2.7 percent....

Average home value now more than $920k

Residential property values are little changed, with slow sales and a glut of listings over the first quarter of the year.

On target: mountainous terrain perfect for Exercise Skytrain

A loadmaster steadies himself on a Royal New Zealand Air Force Lockheed C-130H Hercules, after a...

On target: mountainous terrain perfect for Exercise Skytrain

The New Zealand armed forces practised hitting a different sort of target yesterday — Central Otago.

Dairy farmer may appeal exploitation fine

A Southland imam who exploited his dairy farm workers says the $215,000 penalty he has to pay is an affront to his "moral code".

Emergency fundraising drive saves StarJam

StarJam provides a safe and welcoming space for young people with disabilities. Photo: StarJam

Emergency fundraising drive saves StarJam

StarJam, a charity dedicated to empowering young people with disabilities through music and dance, will remain open thanks to the success of an emergency appeal.