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Snowfall modelling shows scary future for Southern skifields

There were audible gasps from snow industry reps as a researcher presented his findings.

'Stupidity': Man rescued after taking leaky yacht out without life jacket

"It makes us yachties look bad when you get an idiot like that," club commodore says.

Kaikōura council unanimously votes 'no' to Māori ward

The creation of a Māori ward has been voted down by Kaikōura District Council.

Frank: Ōkārito Lagoon - An Ancient and Pristine Wetland S3, E11

Its marshy waters are home to dozens of threatened species of bird, including the prized kōtuku, but New Zealand’s largest unmodified wetland is on fragile ground. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / Frank Film

Former rugby rep mailed meth around country in face masks during lockdown

The man also modified a heavy vehicle specifically to aid in growing cannabis.

Leading lights: Angus Muir's guide to Queenstown by night

With 500 artists, organisers, volunteers, LUMA is the Lakes' biggest art show.

Man hires helicopter, flies to Dunedin to hand himself in

Wanted criminal James Bryant hands himself in at Dunedin Police Station after encouragement from support person Arthur Taylor. Video / ODT

Wanted man hires helicopter, flies to Dunedin to hand himself in

Wanted criminal pays for a helicopter to fly him out of the bush to hand himself in.

Driver admits killing girlfriend in off-roading crash

Passenger Olivia Brown, who died in the crash, was told not to wear a seatbelt.

Deadly noisy neighbour dispute: Was it murder?

Exasperated neighbour cut power before he was fatally stabbed.

Head Hunters MC chapter leader avoids jail

Lyndon Richardson admitted participating in an organised criminal group.

'Tears of happiness': Otago police welcome first female Māori commander

Inspector Paula Enoka has also served in Timor Leste and represented NZ at hockey.

Weather warning: Rain, wind set to strike North Island areas

A heavy rain warning is already in place for one area, and strong wind watches for others.

'There's nothing like going to the cinema' - Sam Neill

Sam Neill likes lying low back home in Earnscleugh, but he is coaxed out occasionally ...

Sounds murders witness who died in suspected suicide was facing indecent assault charges

Guy Wallace died in March.

Historic $5.4m villa torched: Arsonist jailed for nearly five years

Jonathon Gary Brown says 'a feeling came over him' when he was inside the house.

Where is the best place to see Wednesday's blood supermoon?

See whether your region is among those best placed to witness the lunar display.

Frank: The Banks Peninsula Drought - Has Climate Change Arrived?. S3, E10

Parched paddocks – how Banks Peninsula farmers are adapting to the big dry. Frank Film heads to the hills. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / Frank Film