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Car thief who rammed police car found hiding up tree

Car thief who rammed police car found hiding up tree

A man who allegedly stole a vehicle at knife-point then drove dangerously through northern Auckland and rammed a police car was found hiding up a tree.

Family concerned for missing woman

Family concerned for missing Christchurch woman

The family of a missing Christchurch woman are appealing for anyone who has seen her to report it to police.

Poll shows nearly half back rail-enabled ferries

Poll shows nearly half of Kiwis back rail-enabled ferries

A new poll has found close to half of New Zealanders want the new Interislander ferries to be rail-enabled.

Name suppression extended for man accused of killing officer

Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming died after being struck by a vehicle in Nelson on New Year's Day....

Name suppression extended for man accused of killing officer

Name suppression for the man accused of killing Nelson police officer Lyn Fleming has been extended.

LA fires: Death toll rises, whole neighbourhoods wiped out

An aerial view of a neighbourhood in Pacific Palisades destroyed by the ongoing wildfires tearing...

LA fires: Death toll rises, whole neighbourhoods wiped out

Wildfires menacing Los Angeles have killed at least 10 people and devoured nearly 10,000 structures, with five fires burning into a third night as dry desert winds fanning the flames again gather strength.

Devotees promoting ancient horse breed

Riding Norwegian fjord horses at a beach near Warrington yesterday are (from left) Ariana...

Devotees promoting ancient horse breed

If the mythical Norse god Thor and his trusty hammer were to ride into town on a horse today, they would probably be on one of these, a Norwegian fjord horse.

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Person rescued after 10m fall

A person is winched up to an Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust helicopter after falling 10m...

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Person rescued after 10m fall

A person was flown to Dunedin Hospital after falling 10m down a bank at a "notorious" area at Cape Saunders yesterday.

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Dermatological services in South criticised

HNZ released information this week saying from the end of this month, there would be two...

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Dermatological services in South criticised

Employing specialists in Christchurch will not be enough to meet the needs of Otago and Southland patients with serious skin conditions, a retired dermatologist says.

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Eight-year journey reaches New Zealand

Dave Savage takes time to do some maintenance on Grace of Longstone while in Otago Harbour this...

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Eight-year journey reaches New Zealand

Cromford, it's a village in the middle of England, ironically about as far away from the sea as one can get.

Museum campaigns for ‘charming’ velvet worm vote

Tūhura Otago Museum natural science collections technician On Lee Lau is campaigning for...

Museum campaigns for ‘charming’ velvet worm vote

What would you do if you came across a large, leggy worm that spits sticky glue to snare its prey?

Tavern all but gone from site

Tavern all but gone from site

Only the facade remains of Caversham’s gutted Mitchells Tavern.

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After decades, prickly gift now thing of beauty

Fairfield residents Margaret and Dave Wilson look at their huge cactus which is covered in flower...

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After decades, prickly gift now thing of beauty

When Dave Wilson's son gave him a cactus about 21 years ago, he was initially a bit miffed.

Tourist pleads guilty after head-on crash

Three people were injured in the crash on the Milford Sound highway. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Tourist pleads guilty after head-on crash

A US tourist on the first day of his holiday caused a "terrible, horrible tragedy" for another group of holidaymakers when he hit them head-on.

Missing hiker survived off two muesli bars and foraged berries

Hadi Nazari in the helicopter after being rescued following 13 days missing in the mountains....

Missing hiker survived off two muesli bars and foraged berries

The cousin of rescued hiker Hadi Nazari has detailed their emotional reunion, saying the family never lost hope for his survival.

Evacuations sparked by large Northland blaze

Smoke could be seen at Whangārei Heads. Photo: RNZ / Susan Edmonds

Evacuations sparked by large Northland blaze

Evacuations are underway as a large vegetation fire began in Whangārei Heads in Northland.

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‘All my life’ up in flames in bus fire

Dunedin resident Gary West not only lost his home and all his belongings, but also keepsakes and...

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‘All my life’ up in flames in bus fire

Wedding rings and the ashes of his late wife were among the "irreplaceable" items a Dunedin man lost when his home was destroyed by a fire in the weekend.

Information sought over Kaikoura whale incidents

A sperm whale was injured late last year off the coast of Kaikoura. Photo: Getty Images

Information sought over Kaikoura whale incidents

The Department of Conservation (DOC) is appealing for information to understand what happened to leave one whale injured and another dead in Kaikōura.

Walker airlifted to hospital after Cape Saunders fall

One person has been airlifted to Dunedin Hospital in a moderate condition after falling 10m down a bank at Cape Saunders.

Rash plaguing Auckland beach swimmers

Mission Bay Beach in Auckland. Photo: RNZ / Jordan Dunn

Rash plaguing Auckland beach swimmers

Auckland Council is urging beach-goers to exercise caution after swimmers report itching, rashes, or red spots after entering the water.

Submissions reopen on Treaty Principles Bill

The department is overseen by ACT leader David Seymour. Photo: RNZ

Submissions reopen on Treaty Principles Bill

Parliament's justice select committee has unanimously agreed to reopen submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill after submitters experienced technical issues.

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