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'Drunken, violent stabbing': RSE worker stabs workmate with filleting knife
Fine Muli was saving money for a car to take his children to school. Now he's in prison.
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44-hour long weekend washout: Heavy rain, thunderstorms, wind to lash south then move north
Heavy rain and gale northerlies will hit the South Island from Sunday.
Person dies after water-related incident at Kaiteriteri Beach
The person was found unresponsive on the beach and could not be revived.
'Permanent liability': Farmers blast Great Taste Trail route plan
The possibility of a cycle path cutting through working farms has raised alarm.
'Unforgettable': How to do NZ's Great Walks - from the people who have walked them all
Scrub your hiking boots – it's time to see some of the best sights in Aotearoa.
Six rescued after becoming trapped in Marlborough floodwaters
The group were rescued from vehicles trapped in floodwaters near Canvastown.
Middle East conflict fails to stall record kiwifruit crop and exports
Fruit is being shipped for Europe via the Panama Canal despite international tensions.
'Highly unusual': Judge spares dogs from death row after seal attack at beach
Justice Jonathan Eaton: 'The attack must have been traumatic for the seal.'
Central regions to cop 140km/h gales, 30-plus hours of rain as storm system stalls over top of south
Potentially destructive winds are set to hit Wellington from 3pm Friday.
'People don’t like a strong woman': Collins bows out after 24 years in politics
She says Christopher Luxon has been her best boss in all her years in Parliament.
Body found in Motueka Valley search for missing man Nathan Green
The 52-year-old was last seen on April 14 in the Herring Stream Rd area.
'Difficult decision': Talley’s to shut Westport fish processing, cut 92 roles
Talley's Seafood says May 15 will be the last day for processing at the site.
Worrying detail in fresh images of missing Motueka man
The 52-year-old has not been seen since leaving his home about 3pm on Monday, April 13.
NZ hop farmers work to brew new markets abroad
Thirsty Americans enjoy NZ hops in their beers, but the US market is now harder to access.
'Love of my life': High-risk violent partner jailed as victim pleads he gets help
Jonathon Rogers said he was sorry he could not be with the woman in her time of need.
Police seek CCTV of man missing from Motueka for more than a week
Nathan Green, 52, was last seen in the Herring Stream Rd area on April 14.
Treasurer blows whistle on thieving coach of youth marching team
The theft by Jodie Wastney meant the under-13 team missed planned championships.
Severe thunderstorm warning lifted, but flooding closes highways
Torrential rain and damaging wind gusts are possible for the lower North Island.
Roads reopen, evacuation order ends after gas leak at holiday hotspot
Campground at popular beach community among areas evacuated after leak detected.
‘The beauty in the ordinary’: Biscuit ads spotlight real Kiwi lives
The Life Needs a Biscuit series features 24 unscripted Kiwi mini-docos.
Cyclist dies after two-vehicle crash in Tasman District
Police were called to the two-vehicle crash just after 12.40pm today.
Long-haul flights may face cuts if jet fuel price crisis drags on
Domestic flights have already been cut as fuel costs bite.
Incoming: Direct cyclone threat looms as North Island faces wild week of rain and wind
Niwa warns most scenarios indicate landfall somewhere in the upper North Island.