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Destiny Church leaders 'escaped' Auckland on eve of lockdown

As Auckland prepared for a snap lockdown, the Tamakis were packing their bags.

Opinion: Queenstown businesses' reserves are exhausted

We know Queenstown is a good bet and people want to invest.

Supermarket giant hit by spinach shortage

Heavy rain across New Zealand has affected its supply of spinach leaves.

Aucklanders travelling while sick concerning, experts say

Dunedin has received a large influx of students in recent weeks, including from Auckland.

'Truly grateful': Wanaka Show to go ahead if alert level 1 returns

Organisers have gained the financial amount required for the show to continue as planned.

Sister says her murdered brother was family's 'glue'

Jury takes less than an hour to find John Kenneth Collins guilty of murder.

Seven reasons Glenorchy is a natural family holiday spot

Looking to reconnect with nature and the family? Glenorchy is just the ticket.

Akaroa boil notice will lift by Easter holidays, say council officials

New reservoirs could cost $2m-$3m.

Nazi toys: Disgust as Hitler figures sold in NZ

"[People] take offence from absolutely anything", says online seller.

Queenstown's indoor skydive centre lands local owners

Texan parent company pulled the ripcord, following the lack of overseas tourists.

Covid-19: Biggest A&P show of the year hangs in balance

Last year it was connected to a number of Covid-19 cases at the World Hereford Conference.

Southland A&P Show cancelled for the first time since WW2

Organisers had no choice but to cancel this Saturday's event after alert level change.

Two people injured in serious three-vehicle crash in central Christchurch

Two people have been transported to Christchurch Hospital.

Stewart Island wind farm plan scrapped after failure to settle with landowners

The Government granted $3.16 million for a wind farm to reduce reliance on diesel.

Covid-19: Impacts on major projects in Christchurch costing council $6.5m

72 per cent of the total claims by contractors of the projects have been finalised.

Police pay $10k for 'negligent' prosecution of officer

Pursuit of domestic abuse charges against senior cop was 'blinkered', says judge.

Avalanche: Death of Australian cop brings safety calls

Coroner's findings reveals just how tragedy played out.

Dancer stuck on cruise for six months due to Covid returning to same ship

Sarah Lauder went through seven isolation experiences but that won't hold her back.