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They were stranded on a small gravel beach, surrounded by high cliffs.
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Hidden Drugs: Cannabis found growing in secret room behind false wall
"He did it well – perhaps he should go into horticulture," lawyer on cannabis grower.
‘A big fight... screaming’: Victim of Dunedin stabbing named; accused murderer faces court
A 20-year-old man has been charged with murder following a stabbing near Dunedin.
Explained: The 'summer switch' about to bring warm days to NZ
After a chilly start, the back-half of October marks a slide into summery temperatures.
Two remain critical following crash that killed one in Ashburton
Five people were transported to hospital, two in critical and three in serious conditions.
Multiple properties damaged, one 'total loss' in blaze near Christchurch
Four fire trucks attended the incident at 5.30am on Sunday.
What to do in Nelson if you're not outdoorsy
These family-friendly attractions have you covered
'Diaper politics': Former Minister Shane Jones rejects bias after donation to him precedes $9m grant
Shane Jones oversaw the PGF fund, which contributed almost $10m to a project in Nelson.
Man found stabbed near Dunedin Airport dies of wounds
Anyone with information about the assault in Momona is urged to contact police.
Not loving it: Hangry man attacks Uber Eats car
A Dunedin man was so angry a meal arrived late.
Catch of the day: MPI snares skipper and boat in marine reserve
Fishing vessel tows net for 11km through marine reserve.
Attempted car theft, assault thwarted by local heroes
A man will appear in court on charges relating to assault and unlawfully taking a vehicle.
Tenant's belongings sent to the dump after he vanished owing $3000 in rent
James Maxwell disappeared, leaving behind his belongings and badly soiled carpets.
Gore elects youngest mayor in NZ history
A 23-year-old with no political experience has been elected Gore's new mayor.
Cocaine bust pair back in court
Two foreign nationals have been charged with conspiring to deal class A drugs in Dunedin.
'Upsetting': Christchurch hospital turns away mothers and babies due to staff shortage
St George's Hospital is turning away mothers and babies due to staff shortage.
Tour operators in Nelson town unite with impressive sustainability commitment
The pledge, launched today, holds every tour operator to a high sustainability standard.
Judge on rapist's remorse: 'This is you being sorry for yourself and not your victim'
Childhood stolen and family broken after the man they met at church raped 11-year-old.
'You're f***ing dead': Man threatened courier in random encounter
His life was spinning out of control after he was the victim of a gang assault in prison.
'Devastating' impacts from triple fatal helicopter crash
'Every day, when I wake up, I think about what could have been...this has ruined my life.'
Woman left penniless after friend siphoned $750,000 from her accounts
'Not only have I been robbed, but my late parents have been as well.'
Milford Sound visitors at 14% as outdoor demand continues to cool
New Zealand's most famous natural landmarks have seen a stark decline says DoC's report.
Stock car driver who filmed ex in bed with man has 'grown up'
Victim's forgiveness a factor in outcome for man who posted film of her in bed.
Flying saucers and a 'virtual farm' win big in NZ's best Airbnb awards
A flying saucer in central Canterbury has landed a space on the list of best BnBs.
Five people on board plane that made emergency landing
Firefighters were called to the incident just after 11am.
Watch: Tim Shadbolt loses Invercargill mayoralty race
Sir Tim Shadbolt is out of a job after failing to both retain his mayoralty or gain a council seat. Video / Otago Daily Times
'Feels really good': Lewers wins Queenstown mayoralty race
One-term councillor Glyn Lewers will lead the district for the next three years.
'I feel surprised': Shadbolt fails to get on Invercargill City Council
"I feel surprised not to be re-elected as a councillor, it will take some time to digest."
Special investigation: While war rages, should NZ still allow Russian crews on Kiwi-flagged fishing boats?
Immigration Minister urges Kiwi fishing companies to reconsider using Russian crews.
Peter Ellis saga explained: The twists and turns of Chch Civic Creche sex abuse case
The man at the centre of the case is no longer alive to see today's verdicts.
Polar blast: Fruit growers counting the cost
Record low temperatures from pockets of Antarctic air defy frost-fighting wind machines.
'Thank you, your honour': Pepper-sprayed drink driver on sentence
The drunk, disqualified driver twice slammed into a car parked in a neighbour's driveway.
Show us your docs: Small business digs in over Labour Inspectorate request
Small tourism business plans to fight "unjust" employer penalty.
'I will end up killing her': Shearer drove 60km to attack ex with rolling pin
Anthony Kloosterman cut off his monitoring tracker, stole a car and went after her again.