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Corrections said there were no indications the death was suspicious.

For this first-ever New Zealand tour, Jakob Nowell, son of the band's late lead singer Bradley Nowell, will take the mic.

The chair says the century-old gathering would now be a chance to give some relief to those affected by recent flooding.

Mussels, kina, pāua, sponges, fish, and penguins could be at risk as 70 million litres of sewage a day flows into sea.

Offensive odours have plagued the city's eastern suburbs.

Police say the crash happened in Miramar on Friday and involved a car and a pedestrian.

The patched gang member was wanted by police for prior "violent" offences, police say.

Three boys have been suspended from an Oamaru high school hostel while police investigate the alleged incident.

Organisers are struggling to keep up with demand during a boom driven by women and younger athletes.

Gareth and Leanne Hall spent years fighting to save their daughter from the darkness that haunted her.

The school's principal says a student suffered a minor injury after a knife was pulled out during an altercation this morning.

Bella the cat burglar has been bringing home a surprising midnight feast for her owners. Audio

Orana Wildlife Park said 22-year-old sisters Leah and Meeka, and Meeka's 15-year-old son Mambila had died.

Police have said they are nearing the final stages of their criminal investigation into the disaster.

The therapy pug has been missing for more than two weeks and his owner is desperate for answers.

The IPCA has found the officer's actions were unlawful and disproportionate.

The pair were pest control contractors working on Transmission Gully.