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Bunny-pocalypse: Farming couple at a loss over rabbit infestation
On one farm, two hunters shot 700 rabbits in two nights. And they're "still everywhere".
Dancing with the cars: Traffic controller a hit with drivers
"I wave at every single car, every single day of every single week."
Thief who promised to learn 'new tricks' caught stealing again
"It's either make or break for me, and I want to make it" ... but he broke it.
Dunedin supermarket stabbing victim discharged
Three other people remain in hospital.
Pool cue violation: Threat of jail stifles sentence review
Benjamin Keach's assault left his victim with an 8cm internal laceration.
'A house is a person's pā', Judge tells Dunedin burglars
Pair jailed 15 months for trail of crime in student sector which started at 6am.
'The memory still haunts me': Man sentenced for groping at Dunedin bar
Mark Stephen McNeill was found guilty of indecent assault at a trial in February.
Apprehension, kindness and cruelty as Countdown reopens
The violent attack appears to have brought out the best, and worst, in the community.
Killer's death in custody forces change
Hours after his appeal for murdering Amber-Rose Rush failed, Skantha was dead.
TSS Earnslaw: 108-year-old steamship takes a rest
Routine hull-strengthening work will take place and new rescue crafts will be installed.
Briscoes: Report of knife incident at Christchurch store incorrect
"No such, or similar, incident has occurred," a spokesperson said.
No response to mayors' letter over journalism job cuts
A Southland mayor is concerned about dwindling journalist numbers in the area.
Southern health board to outsource cancer treatment
The radiation oncology treatment waiting list reportedly stands at a record 157 patients.
Dunedin stabbing: Countdown supermarket still closed
The Dunedin supermarket at the centre of a violent attack remains closed today.
'They all came along at once': Offers pouring in after jobseeker's story
Courtney Ralston, 19, was born with rare genetic disorder Sturge-Weber Syndrome.
Rain most in five months but not enough
18.2mm fell in Dunedin and between 9.6mm and 40.4mm fell in other parts of the south.
Cyclist near 'cut in half' taking shortcut on airport runway
The near miss has highlighted wider problems at the airport and further afield.
Former NZX, Mediaworks boss joins water stoush over Sir Russell Coutts' private golf course
The sailing legend wants to take water from two creeks on the Crown Terrace.
Staff return to scene of supermarket attack for blessing
A large group of staff gathered for the building's blessing just after 11am.
Covid: Some DHBs to vaccinate whole communities in one go
Some DHBs are sticking to the Government's schedule, others are going their own way.
'I just want a chance': Young job-seeker says 'label' holding her back
Courtney Ralston is smart, keen and skilled - but she's struggling to find work.
'We've got positive cash flow': Queenstown high-flyer defying Covid-19
At least one Queenstown tourism operator believes he's benefited from Covid-19.
'Confronting and challenging': How St John paramedics worked rapidly to save lives after Dunedin stabbing
St John paramedics 'forged on' when they arrived at scene of Dunedin mass stabbing.
59-year-old man arrested in relation to firearms incident on West Coast
Armed police were seen in Dunedin earlier today making enquiries to locate the man.
Helicopter company charged over crash that killed three people
The pilot and two Department of Conservation employees died in the 2018 crash.
Dunedin stabbing: Man charged with four counts of attempted murder
A man has been charged with four counts of attempted murder.
Mother's Day meltdown: Woman throws hot coffee in police officer's face
The constable was hospitalised with burns to her scalp and face after the alleged attack.
'I will never stop': Family enlist plane, drone to search for missing dogs
Floss and Scruff went missing last month leaving behind their four-week-old puppies.
Injured supermarket customer: 'Is my wife OK?'
Witnesses at the scene say there was 'chaos' as the attack unfolded.
Supermarket stabbing a 'random attack', police praise heroic shoppers
The alleged stabber was injured and is currently in hospital under police guard.
DHB specialist called out for 'dangerous' attitude to eating disorders
The specialist said people with eating disorders "sometimes adapt to it over time".
'Quite deceitful': Otago uni students hit back at plan to fine them for rubbish
The fines' are among changes proposed to the university's Code of Student Conduct.