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Six people have been injured in a two-car collision in the Octagon in Dunedin.

The Mongrel Mob and Black Power gangs in Hawke's Bay used to have rules against open conflict amongst others in the community. But no longer.

Bendigo Station, known for its abundant rabbit population, is now also home to some of Central Otago's most sought-after and expensive land.

Luxury toilet paper brand Quilton will no longer be available to Kiwis after the manufacturer closed its local plant due to cost.

First they turned her rental into a clan lab, then they blasted the outside with graffiti. But dodgy tenants haven't put Rebecca Clewlow off her retirement dream.

The two pedestrians killed after being hit by a car were an elderly couple who enjoyed daily walks together.

“If you want to make a stance, go back into your community and get vaccinated,'' says one of the Tino Rangatiratanga flag's designers.

Trial hears an alleged killer waited until a nurse was out of the room before instructing a woman he is accused of badly hurting how to behave.

A second police investigation into the death of a Gore toddler has been concluded.

A small group of doctors and teachers have lost the first part of their case against the mandate, and an interim measure to stall its effect in the coming week.

Hamilton politicians have backed a move to allow city cafes and restaurants to expand their outdoor dining options and host more patrons.

Stratford's New World supermarket and Unichem pharmacy and a Hāwera Bunnings were all visited by Covid-19 cases.

A Southland fishing company has been fined $18,000 and their boat skipper $6,750 for set netting in marine protected areas, along with removing fins from sharks and discarding the bodies at sea.

After hot weather in some places, the weekend is about to get wet and wild, with heavy rain and strong wind warnings for much of New Zealand.

Tasman District Council hasn't completed its baseline inventory of emissions, sparking criticism over the delay.

EU ambassador says the EU is unlikely to match the NZ's recent zero-tariff trade deal with the UK, and has played down concerns that France wants to delay negotiations.

Medications, pain relief and ice blocks: These are just some the items you might want to stock up on in case you need self-isolate at home.

Southland has a housing deficit of nearly 1700 homes and without action, the shortage will worsen and industry development will be restricted, a report says.

Nurses are warning more deaths are likely as the scheme grows at a "rapid rate", but the deputy prime minister says the system is working well.