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Southland man tried to dispose of explosives that caused his death
Donald Woodford tried to return the Powergel to the manufacturer and then hand it to police after years storing the explosives in a shed on his Mossburn property.
Treaty concerns push out Cromwell mine decision to October
Kā Rūnaka has signalled that granting Santana approvals for the controversial mine could be in breach of Treaty settlements.
Cries of 'shame on you' as council drops vehicle-free beach zones
There was anger in the public gallery as Clutha council voted to drop an investigation into safe zones on beaches to protect wildlife.
$70m needed before 2050 to fix Waitaki coastal erosion
A new report commissioned by the council has revealed another $80 million is needed to protect the entire Ōamaru sewage system by 2125.
Mining giant granted access despite protest
150 locals, including actor Sam Neill, have been raising money to fight an Australian company's open-cast mine in Otago.
Panicked travellers fear getting caught out by new UK passport rules
Travel agents say they are fielding many queries, with some passengers thinking about avoiding travel to the UK altogether.
Huntington's disease trial shows promising early results
Skyhawk Therapeutics began trialling the novel drug, SKY-0515, on New Zealand and Australian patients a year ago and plans to expand globally.
Insurer expecting $50m in payouts from October storm
It's the second-most claims for an event in FMG's 120-year history.
150,000 tonnes of fallen trees, $1m council costs: Clutha cleanup continues
One contractor says they now have a two-year local wait list. Audio
Taranaki man to unicycle around the world in record attempt
Norm Joe, from Stratford, picked up unicycling as a hobby during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Warbirds Over Wānaka display of deadly jets sparks backlash
The F-22 Raptors are widely considered the most lethal fighter jets ever built, says a former Doctors Without Borders worker.
Liquor store in Lake Hāwea approved despite record objections
Queenstown Lakes District Licensing Committee has approved a liquor licence for a Super Liquor franchise in the Longview subdivision of Lake Hawea.
Fear 'ghost houses' will turn Queenstown into a trainwreck
At any given time, more than a quarter of the district's properties are unoccupied, data shows.
'Blood on their hands': Sir Tim Shadbolt's partner criticises council at funeral service
Asha Dutt raised the treatment of Sir Tim during his final term in 2019, saying he would be proud.
Major IT outage hit southern hospitals, PSA says
Health NZ has not responded to requests for comment.
Workers arriving and leaving Queenstown within weeks
The cost of living is driving people out despite huge demand, recruiters and unions say.
11 stranded whales euthanised, 42 returned to sea
Eleven whales have been euthanised five days on from a mass stranding in Golden Bay.
Roaming cats pose threat to native wildlife in Queenstown wetland
For the past decade, Shotover Primary School students have helped other groups bring the wetland back to life.
How Queenstown is courting the ultra-rich
A hotel with rooms priced up to $50,000 a night is attracting visitors willing to book the whole building.
Queenstown's school buses to keep running - for now
One school bus route will be cancelled, one new route will be added and 11 will continue on an 'interim' basis.
Queenstown first home-buyer numbers reach 18-year high
One in five home-buyers were first-timers - despite soaring property prices and thousands of people on waitlists for affordable housing schemes.
Third party travel booking services 'price gouging' customers
A Dunedin woman is urging people to check they are not booking flights through a third-party agency, after her elderly mother paid far more on flights from Wellington.
'Deporting my child is like cutting off my arm' - Appeals after nurse's son denied visa
Immigration New Zealand rejected the visa application of Nelson aged care worker Nithin Mankeel's son after he was diagnosed with autism.
What was in the email Marlon Williams sent the Treaty Negotiations Minister?
The acclaimed singer-songwriter brought up the 2023 email to Paul Goldsmith during his acceptance speech at this year's Silver Scroll Awards.
Santana Minerals pushes for quicker decision on its fast-track application
The Australian company is seeking consent to tap into what it believes is a $4.4 billion gold deposit near Cromwell.
