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'Beautifully organic' commune still going strong after 50 years
Several families share the land and help run a small farm to benefit the whole community.
Elder’s 38-year battle for justice: Resolution sought within lifetime
The Crown is appealing a compensation ruling for customary landowners in the South Island.
Officer assaulted by woman as he stopped her from walking into rescue chopper's blades
She responded by kicking and punching him before trying to bite the officer's arm.
Tākaka builder $12k out of pocket after planned gold dig in national park
He reported his mining equipment as stolen and was then arrested.
Man set ex-partner's home alight out of suspicion she was having an affair
Hamish Ray had earlier sent a barrage of abusive messages to his ex via social media.
Tākaka man Peter Miller’s death not suspicious, police say
His body was found after his family raised concerns they hadn't heard from him.
Man whose body was found in sinkhole identified, family pay tribute
His body was found after his family raised concerns they hadn't heard from him.
Family of man who fell down sinkhole 'totally devastated'; police probe ‘unexplained’ death
His body was found after his family raised concerns they hadn't heard from him.
Dozens of firefighters battle large fire in Golden Bay
The blaze is thought to be in the ITM building.
Bad tabs and no sleep: Why experts are urging Kiwis to get their drugs tested this summer
A substance found in some tabs has caused deaths overseas.
Firm fined after truck crash revealed false logbook entries
Truck driver entered rest break in log book hours before he was due to arrive at it.
'One that bites': Fisherman's $20k fine for removing boat's monitoring device
He tried to hide the device in a bag beneath the sea.
Man whose stepfather-in-law died in dog mauling says tragedy caused outburst
Luke Shackleton said he wasn't proud of the way he acted, but didn't want to admit guilt.
Betrayal, loss and recovery: Woman's fight for justice after friend stole life savings
'When she claimed she got hacked, she cried … she came here and she cried'.
Pay back: High Court orders thief to return stolen funds to victim, with interest
Woman’s claim she had repaid the money was “breathtakingly incredible” judge says.
'Sorry': Protester who incited Parliament protest fires hadn't been in trouble before
Now he's serving home detention after being sentenced in court.
'Lovingly restored': Thief says house reno tests fraud claim
Convicted thief and now accused fraudster cries in court after ending evidence.
‘Drifting in rolling seas’: Tugboat reaches cargo ship after mayday call
It's the fourth time in a year the ship has encountered troubles.
Loss and betrayal: Woman robbed of life savings suing thief for $800k
Victim tells thief during cross-examination in civil case: 'I trusted you'.
Cyclone Gabrielle: 10 of the worst tropical cyclones to hit NZ
Ex-tropical cyclones have wrought havoc in NZ. Here's 10 of the worst.
Aisle be back: Worker threatens ex boss in supermarket dust-up
'If every employee with a grievance behaved this way it would be carnage out there': Judge
'Sorry, this is a robbery': Teen apologised as he stole cash
Teen robber who apologised to salon worker for armed robbery saved from going to prison.
'Great relief': Buller mayor says they've escaped the worst, Kiri Allan praises response
Parts of the Westland district recorded more than a metre of rain in three days.
Tākaka Hill road restored after almost four years
The traffic lights were finally switched off on December 17 in time for Christmas.
Extra crews called to fight fire at rubbish dump
Nelson paid firefighters are on the way to assist the volunteer fire service.
Rescued tramper would be stuck without beacon, police say
The man had spent two nights in sub-zero temperatures.
Spirits are up for maker of NZ's first tequila
Terry Knight's agave adventure started 20 years ago when he bought seeds from a friend.