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Man, 23, named as victim after fatal fleeing driver crash in Invercargill
Police say they tried to stop the car minutes before it crashed in Invercargill.
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'Carry their absence still': Worldwide commemorations to mark Anzac Day
As well as services at home, Anzac Day is being marked from South Korea to South Sudan.
Where Anzac Day could be a washout – and where it will dawn crisp and clear
Twizel is forecast to plunge to -1C, the coldest overnight low in the country.
'Comfortable where I am': Dame Noeline Taurua's plan to reunite Silver Ferns
Taurua and assistant coach Briony Akle will have only three weeks with the full squad.
Evacuated man describes sound of thunder as hillside collapsed into villas
Tolls have been waived on Northern Gateway after alternative route left impassable.
18-hour deluge and thunderstorms to soak upper North Island before icy Anzac Day
Despite the deluge, Anzac Day dawn services are forecast to be mostly dry.
Receivers’ $1m bill: Family bankruptcies leave boat firm creditors facing big shortfall
Trevor Terry and his two sons, Brock and Rhys, were bankrupted in August 2025.
A $3b lignite-to-fertiliser project pitched for Southland
The company says it could deliver 1.5 million tonnes of urea fertiliser a year.
Show me the money! Rotorua ticket among big Lotto wins
An Auckland ticket from Whitcoulls Glenfield has won a $5.5m Powerball prize.
‘We’re here to help you’: The woman offering free haircuts
Melissa Aitken now wants to expand her services nationwide.
Nathan Limm: Is the next Silver Ferns coach emerging?
ANALYSIS: The Tactix are the only unbeaten side two rounds into the ANZ Premiership.
Invercargill man accused of stealing 855 litres of petrol from contractor
Police found 11 jerry cans able to hold 20 litres each during a search of the man's home.
Richard Prebble: Could a leadership coup be National's only way to avoid a wipeout?
OPINION: Modelling suggests a 9% swing could cost National up to 18 electorate seats.
‘Significantly delayed diagnosis’: Retired nurse dies after cancer is missed twice
These were missed opportunities for her to have started chemo months earlier.
First XV rugby: Is this the Auckland 1A team to beat in 2026?
First XV contenders are starting to emerge ahead of the 2026 season.
City on a shoestring: Where to sleep, eat and play in Melbourne for less
Where to stay when all you need is a place to hang your hat.
NZ's biggest cheats: NCEA exam breach probes triple since 2019, stumping officials
NZQA says 168 potential exam breaches involved AI use.
'It was a marae': Ex-Mob boss fights to keep 'gang pad', claims it was for 'everyone'
The Crown says the property was used for criminal purposes and is trying to seize it.
'Everybody wants a piece': Is this southern town on its way to becoming Wānaka 2.0?
Ben Tomsett reports on the latest South Island town on the up.
Best autumn must-dos for Kiwi travellers in 2026: Food, art and ideas
Good food and festivals to plan your next autumn escape around.
'Toxic' state of water polo: Chair abruptly resigns, two days after clubs call for her to step down
Chair's resignation follows clubs' concerns about governance and SIC bullying inquiry.
756 lightning bursts light up night sky as cold blast lashes lower South Island
Wind gusts in Invercargill reached 100km/h as the system swept through.
Hard cash! Midweek windfall for lucky Rotorua Lotto player
Thirteen second division winners in Wednesday's draw.
Restaurant owner died after being swept from rocks while fishing
In 2025, 10 men drowned while fishing from land, up 27% on the 10-year average.
Showers threaten Auckland’s big sports weekend as chilly winds move in
Rain may disrupt Saturday's Warriors match and Sunday's Auckland FC game.
From Winton rugby dreams to global courts: Sam Hodges’ volleyball journey
He has represented New Zealand from under-16 level through to the men’s team.
No GPs - the island that has no doctors
A survey of 78 locals found high costs and stress accessing mainland care.
Stormy days ahead: 'Large and complex' low-pressure system to cover NZ by Sunday
A large low on Sunday could bring widespread rain and storms to much of NZ.
Northland man charged over $250k damage to Kaikohe Gliding Club
Chief instructor Ken Tyler found fuel and tools missing late last month.
Teen arrested after hundreds of litres of diesel and petrol stolen
A 17-year-old will appear in the Invercargill Youth Court later this month.