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Aussie angler manhandles world record fish out of Twizel canal

by Anna Sargent - Aug 13,2025

South Island: still only 16 out of 71 electorates in spite of 7% population growth

by Tuwhenuaroa NatanahiraRNZ Online - Aug 08,2025

Explainer: new road user charges and the end of petrol tax

by Nik Dirga - Aug 08,2025

Hipkins Queenstown speech: "Over emphasis in NZ on the housing market"

by Russell Palmer - Aug 07,2025

Toddler spent close to an hour in bus luggage hold suitcase

by Sam SherwoodKim Baker Wilson - Aug 04,2025

Toddler found in suitcase in bus luggage compartment, woman charged

Aug 04,2025

Luxon attacks "activists" who oppose new housing developments

by Giles Dexter - Aug 03,2025

Overseas tourists to pay for National Park access

Aug 02,2025

Ferrets enlisted in Queenstown rabbit fight

by Katie Todd - Aug 01,2025

Jewellery entrepreneur Sir Michael Hill dies

Jul 30,2025

Surcharges on in-store payments, including PayWave, to be banned

by Craig McCulloch - Jul 28,2025

Police mute on $750,000 tap attack on Frankton villas

Jul 25,2025

Hamilton mum stole $500,000 to spend on takeaways

Jul 22,2025

Four skiers partially buried in avalanche on Mt Ruapehu

by Victor Waters - Jul 21,2025

Sounds Air cuts Wānaka route as costs surge

by Nine To Noon - Jul 21,2025

Fat Freddy's Drop founder Chris Faiumu dies

Jul 18,2025

Govt to halt 'pricey, pointless' council planning work

by Craig McCulloch - Jul 16,2025

Scientists sceptical on Moa project: "Extinction is forever."

by Midday ReportMorning Report - Jul 09,2025

Lindis Pass without coverage for days as cell tower vandalised

Jul 08,2025

12 injured in Five Rivers tourist bus crash

Jul 08,2025

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