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Domestic violence death spurs determination for family

Azalia Wilson was brutally murdered in November 2019, by her ex-partner Samuel Samson.

Investors recover funds stolen by imprisoned Barry Kloogh

Investors have retrieved some of the money stolen from them by Dunedin financial adviser.

Council creates new position to focus on Maori

Maori voices will have a broader influence in shaping the organisation's strategies.

Fire crews responding to blaze at old Inangahua Arms Hotel in Reefton

Fire crews are at the scene of a large fire in Reefton this morning.

Pike River final sealing on hold – reports

Pike River Recovery Agency officials remain tight-lipped.

Testing kayak trip inadvertently generated award-winning film

Film-maker and photographer travelled to NZ's third-largest island, Stewart Island.

Lack of snow delays Cardrona opening

Cardrona skifield has delayed opening until next week because there is not enough snow.

Man crashes car through Dunedin Night 'n Day shop

A man drove his car through a Night 'n Day store in Dunedin this morning.

Waitati man who sparked manhunt named

Police operation spread from the West Coast through Central Otago to Dunedin.

Police spent $22,000 for a protest - but nobody turned up

Police had prepared for violent clashes.

Best friend safe but flood pain remains

Dave Stewart and his family may have emerged from the floodwaters safe and well.

Person in hospital after packhouse injury

A person has been flown to Dunedin hospital after getting their arm stuck in a machine.

Sudden death: Coroner opens in-depth inquiry

Inquest examines Tina Sharma's 2017 death.

Canterbury flood clean-up expected to take months

The Mid-Canterbury Farmy Army help clean up flood damage across the rural region.

Jellie Park pool to close for six weeks

The pool is showing significant wear and tear with loose and broken tiles a safety issue.

Waitaki's 'gut-wrenching' road toll

The district is ranked sixth-worst nationally for crashes at urban intersections.

Heritage buildings need 'significant' help, say historians

Blenheim's high-profile museum could be a "death trap" in an earthquake.

Passion for whisky sees career come full circle

Cyril Yates' passion for whisky distilling is evident by talking to him.