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Famous Dunedin party street joining battle to help NZ reach predator free goal
It's one of NZ's most infamous streets, home to scarfies, house parties and couch fires but Castle Sreet in Dunedin now has a much larger problem with pests.
It's one of NZ's most infamous streets, home to scarfies, house parties and couch fires but Castle Sreet in Dunedin now has a much larger problem with pests.
Airport worker Covid case cleaned planes from high-risk and quarantine free countries
The fully vaccinated individual cleaned an aircraft heading to Australia, despite two distinct zones set up to separate passengers.
The fully vaccinated individual cleaned an aircraft heading to Australia, despite two distinct zones set up to separate passengers.
Considering Matthew Shepard: A Journey from Hatred to Hope
Christchurch performer James-Paul Mountstevens, 18, is the star of play Considering Matthew Shepard: A Journey from Hatred to Hope.
Christchurch performer James-Paul Mountstevens, 18, is the star of play Considering Matthew Shepard: A Journey from Hatred to Hope.
Explainer: Probability of destructive Alpine Fault earthquake increases
The Alpine Fault runs from Fiordland to Marlborough at the top of the mainland and marks the boundary between the Pacific and Australian plates.
The Alpine Fault runs from Fiordland to Marlborough at the top of the mainland and marks the boundary between the Pacific and Australian plates.
Reporters pepper Winston Peters with questions as he walks to court in Wellington
Peters is challenging a ruling dismissing claims his privacy was breached in the leaking of his superannuation details.
Peters is challenging a ruling dismissing claims his privacy was breached in the leaking of his superannuation details.
Foreign Minister says New Zealand ‘uncomfortable’ with expanding Five Eyes’ remit
Nanaia Mahuta wants to move away from using the Five Eyes security alliance as NZ’s “first point” of messaging.
Nanaia Mahuta wants to move away from using the Five Eyes security alliance as NZ’s “first point” of messaging.
Winston Peters in high spirits while answering reporters’ questions during walk to court in Wellington
Peters is challenging a ruling dismissing claims his privacy was breached in the leaking of his superannuation details.
Peters is challenging a ruling dismissing claims his privacy was breached in the leaking of his superannuation details.
Chances of major South Island earthquake in next 50 years dramatically increased
That’s according to Victoria University research which shows a 75 per cent chance the Alpine Fault will rupture in the next half century.
That’s according to Victoria University research which shows a 75 per cent chance the Alpine Fault will rupture in the next half century.
Farmers on east coasts of both islands battling another serious dry period
It's déjà vu for Hawke's Bay as the region's landscape was stricken by a lack of rain at the start of last year and it isn't the only one now feeling climate change effects.
It's déjà vu for Hawke's Bay as the region's landscape was stricken by a lack of rain at the start of last year and it isn't the only one now feeling climate change effects.
Emotional trans-Tasman airport reunions set to Love Actually music
The Prime Minister said she was "disappointed" to miss seeing the emotional reunions in what she imagined was "like a scene" from the classic 2003 romantic comedy.
The Prime Minister said she was "disappointed" to miss seeing the emotional reunions in what she imagined was "like a scene" from the classic 2003 romantic comedy.
‘Like a scene from Love Actually’ – Ardern says she’s disappointed to miss seeing families reunite today
The Prime Minister explained Cabinet was timed just as the first flight landed in NZ from Australia.
The Prime Minister explained Cabinet was timed just as the first flight landed in NZ from Australia.
New border exemptions aim to reunite families of healthcare workers and some skilled workers
Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi says the changes will help New Zealand retain its crucial temporary workers.
Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi says the changes will help New Zealand retain its crucial temporary workers.
‘It just feels very inhumane’ – Woman returning from Australia asks to be let out of MIQ early
Lydia O’Donnell returned to see her dad who is sick with cancer, but is stuck in MIQ despite a travel bubble opening on Monday.
Lydia O’Donnell returned to see her dad who is sick with cancer, but is stuck in MIQ despite a travel bubble opening on Monday.
Epic Brewery team picks up their consignment of fresh hops
Epic Brewery used fresh hops to create a once-in-a-year IPA, here's what they went through to get the hops to the kettles for brewing.
Epic Brewery used fresh hops to create a once-in-a-year IPA, here's what they went through to get the hops to the kettles for brewing.
Stolen car just over 100 metres away
O.G.B bar owner Nick Inkster's rare 1939 model Austin 10 was found several hours - and only 100 metres away - after being stolen in Christchurch on Monday.
O.G.B bar owner Nick Inkster's rare 1939 model Austin 10 was found several hours - and only 100 metres away - after being stolen in Christchurch on Monday.
Is the 'Garden City' ready to 'Explore the Opportunity'?
A new campaign aimed at attracting businesses, investment, visitors, migrants and students to Christchurch invites newcomers to "explore the opportunity". Stuff set out to find how the new slogan rates with Christchurch locals.
A new campaign aimed at attracting businesses, investment, visitors, migrants and students to Christchurch invites newcomers to "explore the opportunity". Stuff set out to find how the new slogan rates with Christchurch locals.
Kawarau gorge incident remembered
Two people died and several others were injured as drivers did not see a large section of the Kawarau Gorge road had suddenly disappeared in heavy rain.
Two people died and several others were injured as drivers did not see a large section of the Kawarau Gorge road had suddenly disappeared in heavy rain.
Christchurch City Council proposes scrapping mobile library service
Russley Village manager Tim Dearsley talks to Stuff about the impact losing Christchurch's mobile library service will have on his retirement village.
Russley Village manager Tim Dearsley talks to Stuff about the impact losing Christchurch's mobile library service will have on his retirement village.
Moon Man and the Swan Princess
Where once they called the Magic Garden home, a tiny town at the top of the south is playing host to one of the most colourful characters around.
Where once they called the Magic Garden home, a tiny town at the top of the south is playing host to one of the most colourful characters around.
Te Maara Kai O Wirihana: school project turned community hub
In a large south Auckland suburb, one school has seized an opportunity to boost its students’ food resilience, support their community and transform valuable but unused land into a productive urban oasis.
In a large south Auckland suburb, one school has seized an opportunity to boost its students’ food resilience, support their community and transform valuable but unused land into a productive urban oasis.
Team New Zealand savor America's Cup triumph
[NFA] Team New Zealand won the 36th America's Cup on Wednesday, wrapping up a 7-3 victory over challenger Luna Rossa to savor a triumphant defense of the "Auld Mug" in sparkling home waters off the coast of Auckland.
[NFA] Team New Zealand won the 36th America's Cup on Wednesday, wrapping up a 7-3 victory over challenger Luna Rossa to savor a triumphant defense of the "Auld Mug" in sparkling home waters off the coast of Auckland.
The leader of the women's chapter of the Mongrel Mob addresses their claim at the Waitangi Tribunal.
Paula Ormsby speaks at a Waitangi Tribunal hearing in Waikato about the plight of women in New Zealand.
Paula Ormsby speaks at a Waitangi Tribunal hearing in Waikato about the plight of women in New Zealand.
Neighbour describes moment shots were fired in Papatoetoe shooting
Tracey Rose heard gun shots, a lady screaming and men shouting during the police shooting in Papatoetoe on Thursday evening.
Tracey Rose heard gun shots, a lady screaming and men shouting during the police shooting in Papatoetoe on Thursday evening.
Australian media reforms pass after last-ditch changes
The Australian parliament on Thursday passed a new law designed to force Alphabet's Google and Facebook to pay media companies for content used on their platforms in reforms that could be replicated in other countries.
The Australian parliament on Thursday passed a new law designed to force Alphabet's Google and Facebook to pay media companies for content used on their platforms in reforms that could be replicated in other countries.
From city life in Sydney to farming in Taupō
Nicola Harvey and Pat Ledden exchanged life in Sydney to begin a new venture, farming a 130ha lease property north of Taupō about three years ago.
Nicola Harvey and Pat Ledden exchanged life in Sydney to begin a new venture, farming a 130ha lease property north of Taupō about three years ago.
$175,000 fireworks display
Andrea Jewell with her children Otto, 7, and Thea, 5, who were roused from bed by the fireworks display that cost Wellington more than $175,000.
Andrea Jewell with her children Otto, 7, and Thea, 5, who were roused from bed by the fireworks display that cost Wellington more than $175,000.
Papatoetoe locals say mood is quiet after news of further Covid-19 cases in community
Papatoetoe locals say the mood in the suburb is quiet following news of more Covid-19 cases in the community.
Papatoetoe locals say the mood in the suburb is quiet following news of more Covid-19 cases in the community.
Christchurch earthquake: Residents reflect on progress 10 years on
10 years after it killed 185 people, and upended countless more lives, New Zealanders have paused to remember victims of the Christchurch earthquake.
10 years after it killed 185 people, and upended countless more lives, New Zealanders have paused to remember victims of the Christchurch earthquake.
'It's taken a massive toll': Young family's endless search for a rental
Kate van Turnhout, Danyon Stenton and 20-month-old Leo hope someone will give them a chance to prove they're decent tenants.
Kate van Turnhout, Danyon Stenton and 20-month-old Leo hope someone will give them a chance to prove they're decent tenants.
Concerns about Akaroa water contamination addressed
Banks Peninsula Community Board members were briefed on Akaroa's water contamination on February 15 and were assured the incident would be fully investigated, local councillor Andrew Turner says.
Banks Peninsula Community Board members were briefed on Akaroa's water contamination on February 15 and were assured the incident would be fully investigated, local councillor Andrew Turner says.
'All of a sudden she just ran': Three-year-old hit by car
Mum Sunny Wang recalls the terrifying moment her daughter Artemis ran out onto the road and was hit by a car. "I was frozen, I was so scared."
Mum Sunny Wang recalls the terrifying moment her daughter Artemis ran out onto the road and was hit by a car. "I was frozen, I was so scared."
Covid-19 testing station set up at Papatoetoe High School
People have been lining up down the street to be tested at Papatoetoe High School after a student went to class, not knowing she had Covid-19.
People have been lining up down the street to be tested at Papatoetoe High School after a student went to class, not knowing she had Covid-19.
New Zealand to start COVID-19 vaccinations soon
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Friday the country's COVID-19 inoculation program will likely begin on Feb. 20, brought forward by the earlier receipt of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine than originally anticipated.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Friday the country's COVID-19 inoculation program will likely begin on Feb. 20, brought forward by the earlier receipt of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine than originally anticipated.
Māori Wards - 'Its time has come', says Nanaia Mahuta
Minister of Local Government, Hon Nanaia Mahuta makes an announcement at the New Plymouth District Council regarding Māori wards.
Minister of Local Government, Hon Nanaia Mahuta makes an announcement at the New Plymouth District Council regarding Māori wards.
Terminally ill man wants to see his son before he dies
Glen Campbell is terminally ill and wants to see his son before he dies - but 19-year-old Jackson, who is returning from Australia on Friday, has no place in an MIQ facility.
Glen Campbell is terminally ill and wants to see his son before he dies - but 19-year-old Jackson, who is returning from Australia on Friday, has no place in an MIQ facility.
Banh Mi Caphe restaurant owners hope for a lockdown-free 2021
After a tough 2020, Hamilton's Pat and Anh Chaimontree had some family time over summer, and are planning to change up their menu.
After a tough 2020, Hamilton's Pat and Anh Chaimontree had some family time over summer, and are planning to change up their menu.
Blenheim Shuttles owner Duncan McIntyre utilizes an old skill
Summer has been busy for Blenheim Shuttles owner Duncan McIntyre. He's taken up a new job with the Blenheim Testing Station.
Summer has been busy for Blenheim Shuttles owner Duncan McIntyre. He's taken up a new job with the Blenheim Testing Station.
Air NZ 777s spotted in plane graveyard
Air New Zealand 777s have been spotted in a US desert storage facility, surrounded by a sea of planes grounded due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Air New Zealand 777s have been spotted in a US desert storage facility, surrounded by a sea of planes grounded due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Baby, two adults escape New Plymouth house fire
Firefighters extinguished a blaze at a Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities property on the corner of Parsons St and Glenpark Ave, Frankleigh Park, on Monday.
Firefighters extinguished a blaze at a Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities property on the corner of Parsons St and Glenpark Ave, Frankleigh Park, on Monday.
Northlanders wait hours for a Covid-19 tests in new community case scare
Long queues of waiting cars at all testing stations across Whangarei following the latest community case of COVID19.
Long queues of waiting cars at all testing stations across Whangarei following the latest community case of COVID19.