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More bad weather, internet being restored

Coverage is slowly being restored to thousands of Spark customers in the South Island after floods caused a widespread outage last night and more bad weather is forecast for parts if NZ

Homicide inquiry after body found on West Coast

The death of a woman, whose body has been found in a car on the West Coast, is being treated as homicide.

Stranded tourists 'terrified' on West Coast

Several tourists are stranded at a campground in Whataroa on the West Coast, including some "terrified" freedom campers who narrowly escaped a rapidly rising river.

'Coasters on their own': big slips cut access

There are significant slips between Franz Josef and Fox Glacier on the West Coast after heavy rain - with more bad weather forecast.

13 new DHB chairs in 'changing of guard'

The Government has overhauled leadership of the nation's health boards, appointing new chairs at 13 of the 19 DHBs.

Shot man in Kurow was guide ‘respected worldwide’

A police car at the cordoned Freyberg Ave property in Kurow where a man was shot dead by police...

Shot man in Kurow was guide ‘respected worldwide’

A Kurow man shot by police on Thursday was "respected worldwide" as a fishing guide and a friend to many, a close friend and former co-worker says.

'Celebrities get influence': Bridges slams Labour over Faafoi case

National Party leader Simon Bridges speaks to about 80 people at the Mornington Presbyterian...

'Celebrities get influence': Bridges slams Labour over Faafoi case

Simon Bridges is accusing the Government of showing favouritism to celebrities.

Man shot dead by police in Kurow

A man has died after being shot by police in Kurow, North Otago late last night.

Woman who went on date with Grace Millane's killer speaks out

Grace Millane was in New Zealand as part of her overseas holiday. Photo: supplied

Woman who went on date with Grace Millane's killer speaks out

The woman who went on a Tinder date with Grace Millane's killer while her body lay in his apartment says she was so unnerved, she lied to him about where her car was parked.

Fuel price to drop up to 32c a litre: Govt

Fuel price to drop from 18c to 32c a litre: Govt

The Government expects to drive down petrol prices by between 18-32c a litre as a result of new rules which are expected to "swiftly" break the supply dominance of big fuel companies.

US tramper swept away by swollen river rescued

An American tackling Te Araroa Trail has been rescued after being swept downstream in a swollen river.

NZ sports star pleads not guilty to meth charge

Methamphetamine is the drug of choice for many in New Zealand, according to wastewater testing....

NZ sports star pleads not guilty to meth charge

A sporting star has pleaded not guilty over his alleged role in the importation and supply of methamphetamine.

Effort to fix historic hotel after fire

Fire investigator Mark Bredenbeck assesses damage to the communal area at Naseby’s Ancient Briton...

Effort to fix historic hotel after fire

Gutted. There is only one word for it after an overnight fire crippled the 156-year-old Ancient Briton Hotel in Naseby yesterday.

Govt reveals cannabis rules for public 'reeferendum'

New Zealanders have been given a first glimpse at what they will be voting for in next year's cannabis referendum.

Poo perpetrator’s pollution peeves pupils

St Gerard’s School pupils (from left) Arn Cuthbertson, Freddie Ryan, George Donaldson and Quinn...

Poo perpetrator’s pollution peeves pupils

A serial dog poo dumper appears to be up to their old tricks after 45 bags of faeces were found stashed under a tree on the Otago Central Rail Trail yesterday morning.