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'Shambles': Coroner slams police probe, calls for fresh inquiry into Gore 3yo’s death
The coroner blasted police for their initial investigation into Lachie Jones' death.

The best cosy cabins in New Zealand for a winter getaway
There’s no better time to go off-grid than in the midst of a New Zealand winter.

How a new stadium could affect Crusaders' perfect playoff record
The Crusaders have won all 30 home playoff games they have been involved in since 1998.

Frank: Stories from the South – A Museum in a House
Bruce Mahalski: Animal skulls, flesh-eating beetles and good, honest pessimism.

Numbers drawn for Lotto's $17m Powerball prize
Time to check your tickets to see if you're a winner.

Police allege mum used meth before crash causing 7yo son's death
O'Siah Prasad was described as a bright, loving, and adventurous little boy.

Wellington leads in income, South Island shines in low unemployment
Wellington now ranks high in housing affordability due to falling prices.

New self-service petrol station targets Whangārei's high prices
The Porowini Ave U-GO opening Tuesday will be the first outside of Auckland.

Swells reach 10m at Wellington Harbour entrance as polar blast hits
There's also been nearly a metre of snow at Mt Hutt, and fire crews rescuing motorists.

On the Up: South Island charity touch rugby festival champions mental health
The festival is taking place in six cities simultaneously on October 10.

Inter-island ferry sailings cancelled; heavy snow looms for South Island ahead of cold snap
Both the Interislander and Bluebridge ferry services have cancelled Cook Strait sailings.

BB guns, assaults, and abuse: Bus hub’s security struggles one year after teen’s death
Despite extra security, fear and uncertainty remains.

Thunderstorm warnings across top half of North Island as heavy rain lashes Akl
Warnings of localised flooding, severe gales, waves reaching 6.5 metres and snow.

Are you $12m richer? Lotto numbers drawn for mega Powerball prize
Check the numbers from tonight's draw to see if you are in the money.

Why NZ's electricity market faces calls for major reform
Consumer NZ calls for separation of power firms' generation and retail roles.

'Boom, boom, you can all die': Man's explosive outburst ends tenancy
Quinton Rihari has lost his Salvation Army flat in Dunedin as a result of his behaviour.

Air NZ announces Christchurch-Adelaide service after getting planes out of ‘the sin bin’
New Airbus A321s and leased engines allowing for more flights, CEO says.

'Cold air rushing in': Wintry blast to lash NZ, bringing snow, rain and strong winds
Strong wind watches are in place for Auckland, Northland and Bay of Plenty.

How All Black's return to NZ could solve the No 6 dilemma
Former All Blacks loose forward likely to return home and target World Cup.

Air NZ to use bigger jet on some Auckland-South Island flights
All Blacks test in Dunedin, Queenstown winter holiday trips get more seats.

Warm, wet weather to hit NZ before cold snap brings freezing temps
MetService has issued heavy rain watches for parts of the South Island.