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Third person dies in hospital after SH1 crash near Blenheim
Two people were airlifted to Wellington Hospital while a third was taken to Christchurch.
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Deadly habit: Truckie who killed RSE worker had history of using his phone while driving
'He was doing something he never should have been doing, and a man died.'
'Recklessness in the extreme': Woman thrown into the air after being hit by banned driver
A judge described Jesse Grimwood's behaviour as 'deplorable'.
'Unhinged': Man's $739k arson revenge after being evicted from vineyard cottage
The day after Jack Norris was meant to have left the address, he set fire to it.
Billy bookcases in Bulls? How to shop at Ikea if you don't live in Auckland
Ikea products can be collected from 29 pick-up points across the country, from this week.
'Taken everything I own': Cop completes major golfing milestone weeks before he dies
The 58-year-old vowed to complete every 18-hole golf course in NZ amid a cancer diagnosis.
'Considerable smoke': Blenheim rubbish plant closes over cardboard fire
Nearby residents have been advised to close their windows to avoid smoke inhalation.
Why is the Luftwaffe flying over New Zealand?
Former foes train in Aotearoa as Germany and NZ adapt to a rapidly changing world order.
Sunshine for most, but rain set to linger over Auckland this weekend
Auckland faces a muggy weekend with showers and a risk of thunderstorms.
Wet weekend for Auckland, but sunshine for much of the country
Auckland faces heavy showers and possible thunderstorms, but stays near 24C.
The Russian mystery of a Kiwi who went to trace his Tsarist roots and vanished
A stranger tried to cash in Kevin Borcovsky's train ticket the day after he vanished.
‘A bad day’: Former NZ Idol judge Paul Ellis on driving while 7 times over limit
The 62-year-old's life unravelled in 2015 after a separation and the death of friends.
Fourteen fire crews respond to Kaikōura hedge fire
Crews were alerted to the Hāpuku fire shortly after 1.30pm.
Bricklayers warned over suspected cartel price-rigging conduct by Commerce Commission
The competition watchdog said the offending likely deceived customers.
Talley’s vs TVNZ: KC grills Mike Bush over his health and safety expertise
Lawyer blasts top cop's expertise, Bush says source confidentiality would've been upheld.
Talley’s defamation trial: Auditor’s report leaked to TV station
Boss gets grilled, Blenheim 'bullying' claims and firm's empathy for injured man queried.
Rescue choppers sent to rubbish dumps after old locator beacons activate
Personal locater beacons that aren't disposed of properly have gone off in landfills.
'She was just wailing': Friends had to tell RSE worker's mum he had been killed in a crash
Truck driver Robert Clifford was on his phone when he crashed into the RSE van.
'I saw it all': Triple-fatal Ramarama crash survivor's miracle recovery
Samoan seasonal worker Luai Tavita remembers his late friends every day while out working.
The Great New Zealand Road Trip: Day 7 – the Kiwi origins of Pic's Peanut Butter
Shayne Currie talks with Pic Picot, an inspirational Kiwi and the founder of Pic's Peanut Butter. Video / NZ Herald
New retirement village hospital, rest home to open at Clevedon village
Premium care suites are for sale at the new building from $295,000 to $580,000.
'Tough and tricky disease': NZ's largest farm battles bovine TB again
Molesworth Station was delcared free of bovine TB earlier this year.
Pioneer shearer, 93, suffered fatal burns after clothing caught fire while cooking
Margaret Gould was possibly one of the first female blade shearers in New Zealand.
Simon Wallace: Government must step up to save vital regional air routes
OPINION: Our vital regional air routes are being crippled by soaring costs.
‘The shame I was carrying was huge’: Third Mama Hooch victim drops name suppression
The Jaz brothers are fighting the length of their jail terms after 69 convictions in 2023.
'A lot of deception': French bakery owners vanished, leaving debts unpaid
The couple left behind shoes, clothing and a large collection of souvenir 'bells'.
‘Devastating loss’: Regional airline Sounds Air forced to sell planes, drop routes
Sounds Air CEO says it's another blow for regional New Zealand.
'Avoid the area': Pedestrian injured after accident with car in Blenheim
Emergency services were called to the scene about 4.40pm.
South Island braces for more wild weather, third time in three weeks
It comes after a state of emergency was only lifted on Monday.
French fare leaves sour taste after bakers vanish, leaving unpaid bills
'There was always a story about where money was coming from.'