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Pilot faces fine after operating aircraft carelessly in fog

The pilot was also found guilty of refuelling with a passenger still aboard.

Queenstown construction blunder costs $100,000 to repair newly paved street

Buses scraping against a newly-paved section of Duke St alerted authorities to the issue

Rugby club grieves loss after 22-year-old dies in workplace incident

The man died in an accident at a Mid Canterbury farm on Wednesday.

Toxic mushroom death: Wellness retreat says Kiwi woman died at 'private event'

The 53-year-old went into cardiac arrest at the health centre and could not be revived.

House catches fire in Papanui, Christchurch

The house was "totally involved" in fire when firefighters arrived.

Kiwi woman died after ingesting 'mushroom' drink at health retreat

Rachael Dixon, originally from Southland, died after ingesting a drink at a health centre.

A&P Agricultural Show cancelled this year in Christchurch

Organisers of the A&P show in Christchurch say it's not financially viable.

Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark subject to code of conduct complaint

The mayor used racially charged language when he appeared on a satirical news show.

Person dies following a workplace incident on Ashburton farm

The Herald understands the incident occurred at Anwick Farms on Singletree Rd.

My sister was insane: Brother of 'Heavenly Creatures' teen murderess shares story on Herald podcast A Moment In Crime

Jonathan Hulme wants to get his sister's trial outcome altered.

Brother of 'Heavenly Creatures' teen murderess shares 'real' story of her life

Brother of infamous 'Heavenly Creatures' murderer speaks about crime and aftermath.

St John apologises 'unreservedly' after woman dies waiting for ambulance

Margaret Wells' daughter says her mother was not given a chance to survive.

Rail bridge sagging after floodwater washes away support, KiwiRail suspends trains

People ordered to evacuate homes after more rain dumped around the South Island.

Cosmetic giant Mecca coming to Dunedin as city upgrade continues apace

The store is planned to open on Dunedin's George St in the second half of this year.

Family's anger: Elderly woman died after 70-minute wait for ambulance

The coroner says the circumstances around her death are 'deeply troubling'.

Is it the Maldives? A deserted island? The latest 'best job in the world' might surprise you

Score the world's best job and live in absolute paradise.

'So many memories': Close friend pays tribute to teens killed in Nelson crash

The 18-year-olds died in an accident on an off-roading track.

Second dog infected with rare parasite babesia gibsoni

It is the first time the disease has been detected in dogs in New Zealand.