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Oh, rats: Dunedin supermarket closed for fourth day as pest control continues

Around 21 rats had been caught in the store over the past week.

Ngai Tahu sees potential opportunities in space

Tāwhaki National Aerospace Centre fuses of tradition and innovation

'Abhorrent': Offender caught filming men in showers avoids jail

The offender was caught after one man saw the cellphone sticking above a shower door.

Investigations underway following Clarence River rafting death, police confirm commercial company involved

The river runs through the Kaikōura Ranges in the South Island.

University of Otago appoints first Deputy-Vice Chancellor Māori

Jacinta Ruru has been appointed as the University of Otago's Deputy-Vice Chancellor Māori.

Watch: Video shows mouse sitting in salad at Countdown, MPI investigating

Woolworths confirmed the incident occurred at the Eastgate store in Christchurch.

Wonky Box's South Island expansion on track

Wonky Box team employs 17 southerners, including an on-the-ground grower liaison.

13 rats caught at Dunedin Countdown over weekend, employee speaks out

An employee has said the initial response to the rat infestation was slow.

‘His children and I were his world’: Widow left to raise three kids after father killed in crash

In a terrible coincidence, both drivers who were killed worked for the same company.

South Island NRL expansion's 'major Hollywood celeb' investor

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Punishment of 3-year-old girl was 'prolonged bullying’

Man's offending will have had a 'profound effect' on the young girl, judge says.

'Meagre': Predicted rainfall levels well below average for rest of month

Christchurch and Wellington could see a high of only 17C on Sunday.

Police presence at Christchurch mosques after phone threat

Police say they have not found anything of concern at the two sites.

Southland community state of emergency declared, threats to life and homes

Heavy rain and sea swell has caused increased erosion at Bluecliffs.

King Cobras gang members plead guilty to vicious attack outside gay bar

One of the victims suffered a fractured skull in the attack outside a gay bar.

Australian billionaire's superyacht spotted in Dunedin

The Arctic P is believed to have a 4-D immersive cinema.

From sexual abuse and anorexia to Coast to Coast champion - Simone Maier's incredible journey

Maier is chasing her fourth consecutive Coast to Coast win this weekend.

Large forest fire in Tasman expected to be contained by tomorrow evening

Heavy-machinery operators worked through the night to cut firebreaks.