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Stingray attack: Man thankful to be alive

As blood poured out of the puncture in his elbow "a lot of swearing words came to mind".

Missing autistic 9-year-old found

An autistic 9-year-old missing in South Auckland earlier this morning has been found.

Councils reach agreement to review wastewater plant

Central Hawke's Bay Council has dodged a possible $600,000 fine

Jobs, health at risk from oyster thefts

Brazen theft has prompted Northland farmer to offer a reward in cash or oysters.

$6m pipe upgrade delayed in Dunedin

A delay could have a flow-on effect to an area of South Dunedin vulnerable to flooding.

Greens' bottled water plan 'rushed': PM

Charging bottled water companies raises wider questions, Bill English says.

Greens propose bottled water charge

The Green Party had its campaign launch in Nelson and focused on water.

Wellington start-up's smart bottle filter

Water-tech company Refil has launched its universal water filter on Kickstarter.

Scientists to probe Spain-sized ice shelf

NZ scientists are preparing to probe the France-sized Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica.

Axing sugar cuts tooth decay by a fifth

Healthier food and drink and more exercise have cut preschoolers' tooth decay by a fifth.

Man dies while gathering scallops

A man is suspected to have drowned while out gathering shellfish in the surf.

Fisherman dies at Kaituna River

A man has died at Kaituna River this afternoon.

Five people fatally electrocuted at water park

The incident in Northwest Turkey involved two teenagers and a 12 year old.

No more fizzy drink in schools

Drink distributors have agreed to sell only water in NZ primary and intermediate schools.

Stunning showdown between seal and octopus

A life-and-death battle between fur seal and octopus caught by Kaikoura kayaking guide.

Safety policy driving away contractors

A new policy is making it difficult for pole planters to get on site for their work.