Cancer battler Blair Vining's funeral: Mourners arrive in rugby jerseys
A large crowd has gathered for the memorial for cancer care advocate.
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Drunk killer driver handed mother-of-two's family a 'life sentence'
Dad's agony from a death 'no parents and grandparents should ever have to suffer'.
121km/h crash in 50km/h area: Killer driver weeps in court
Dejay Kane had driven erratically before crash killed nurse and mother.
Weird and wonderful moments of local body elections
From crazy billboards to crazy candidate mishaps, it's been an interesting few weeks.
Sir Tim Shadbolt wins Invercargill mayoral race - again
Long-standing Invercargill City Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt will return for another term.
Dig This: Invercargill's digger theme-park
The digger-based theme park is part construction site, part playground sandpit.
Teen let off drink-drive charge as conviction might affect future employment and travel
A young Invercargill woman was discharged without conviction for drink-driving.
Family heartache after woman avoids jail over fatal crash
Corrina Petersen avoided jail for car crash that killed woman on her way to a party.
Whangārei police dog handling duo compete for national honours
Mist and Constable Lewis are representing Northland at the national police dog champs.
Video of girl being 'seriously beaten' circulates on social media
The three girls involved in the incident are aged between 12 and 14, police say.
Teenager arrested over aggravated robberies in Invercargill
A 19-year-old man is due to appear in Invercargill District Court today.
How to capture a perfect aurora photograph
Aurora spotter Ian Griffin's tips for getting the best shots of the magical light.
Double tragedy for family of man who died in Fiordland boating accident
Peter McKenzie was the co-founder of a well-known jet boating company.
Four homes in two years: Young couple's homebuying secrets
Couple believe their story is a sign the country's housing market has life in it yet.
Flight Check: Flying Air NZ's first Auckland-Invercargill service
Thomas Bywater flies aboard Air New Zealand's flight NZ699, from Auckland to Invercargill.
Shane Jones lends $20m to city with 'one big vision'
Shane Jones shared the Air NZ inaugural flight with chief executive Christopher Luxon.
Woman fired after complaint over comments about her breasts gets $45k
A company has been fined $45,000 after sacking a worker soon after she made a complaint.
Interactive: Auckland rentals more expensive in South and North, cheaper in East
New rentals are more expensive in South Auckland and the North Shore.
Invercargill restaurant takes 'pet food' meal off menu
The restaurant has reportedly stopped selling the meal 'not fit for human consumption'.
Restaurant admits serving 'not for human consumption' pet food to diners
Restaurant says dish only sold to Chinese customers when it was asked for.
Operation Inca: Trainer has harness race fixing allegation dropped
12 arrests were made during the police's massive Operation Inca last year.
Glimpses of class in scratchy Northland win
With enough possession and territory to shake a stick at, Northland had trouble scoring.
Drunk killer driver hit speeds of 121km/h in a 50km/h zone
Disqualified driver killed nurse after being seen weaving in and out of traffic.
Hunker-down Saturday: Snow, storms and massive waves to batter New Zealand
Snow and bitter cold to batter alps and Queenstown, while huge waves to hit near Auckland.
Retiree one of hundreds living in inadequate houses
He worked his whole life as a teacher and bus driver, and now has to live in a caravan.
Inmates forced to go to toilet in 'cardboard receptacles'
Inmates 'highly troubled', lack of access to running water in cells.
'Not all of us are bludgers': What it's like to be a teen mum
'I wouldn't change anything. I love my daughter
Labourer accused of sexist Tinder comments wins $10k payout
The ERA has found in favour of a worker accused of sexist remarks.
The 'bonkers' plan for a political party full of mayors
Horowhenua mayor wants mayoral MPs to break through perceived barrier to decision-makers.
This is cancer victim Blair Vining's story
"Blair won't live to see change but he lives for hope change is coming."
Big Read: The big problem with Queenstown - and how to solve it
Queenstown's booming - but can it cope?
Woodhouse commits to help save hundreds of cancer patients lives
It's the biggest cancer-related petition New Zealand has ever seen.
All Blacks back dying dad's final stand for change
A group of All Blacks turned out to show their support for Blair Vining's petition.
Meth 'completely destroyed my life': Homeless and hungry
His sunken cheeks are the result of losing most of his back teeth.