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Smoke rises from a house fire in Karoro, south of Greymouth, this morning. Photo: Greymouth Star A Karoro home was badly damaged in a mid-morning fire tackled by teams of about 30 firefighters from all around the Greymouth area.

Midday TVNZ news presenter Indira Stewart. Photo: Supplied / TVNZ TVNZ's midday news bulletin has aired its last show today, amid cuts to local programming.

The Waituna Lagoon, located southeast of Invercargill, is home to native birds, fish and plants. Photo: Living Water/Supplied The impacts of a cyanobacterial bloom at a Southland lagoon won’t be known for some time, but the water has been restored.

Laura Newcombe says Green MP Julie Anne Genter became angry when the two were having a vigourous discussion about the cycleway outside Newcombe's shop. Photo: RNZ A Wellington florist claiming to have been bullied by Green MP Julie Anne Genter says she felt degraded and humiliated by the confrontation.

Manly Sea Eagles player Keith Titmuss died after an "inappropriate" training session with the club. Photo: Manly Sea Eagles/Twitter A coroner has urged the National Rugby League to review its heat policies following the "devastating" death of a Manly Sea Eagles player from heat exhaustion after a pre-season training session.

Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon speaking at the Anzac Day service at the Rangiora Cenotaph. PHOTO: SHELLEY TOPP Waimakariri District Mayor Dan Gordon says his new status as New Zealand’s most popular mayor was unexpected.

The Ashburton River bridge. Photo: Ashburton District Council. Rangitata MP James Meager was surprised most Ashburton residents are opposed to paying a road toll to fund the new Ashburton bridge project.

Halswell’s Cooper Te Hau and Jope Drala combine to tackle an Eastern player during Eastern’s 32-10 win. PHOTO: NATE LILLEY Halswell Hornets are hoping to do the basics well this weekend in their top of the table Canterbury rugby league premiership clash with Linwood Keas.

Christchurch United captain Joel Stevens on the ball during his side's 4-0 win over FC Twenty 11. PHOTO: JIM WATTS PHOTOGRAPHY Christchurch United’s perfect record at the top of the Southern League table could be in jeopardy this weekend when they meet Coastal Spirit.

Sydenham halfback Max Hughes makes a run against UC last Saturday. PHOTO: ASHER OLLIVER Sydenham are bouncing back from a challenging 2023 season in style, leading the way in the Metro Premier competition after three rounds.

A high-profile Dunedin sportsman, accused of serious domestic violence, has had his name suppression continued.

Redvers Raxworthy, I have chosen to write about World War 1 because I know a lot of families lost a few loved ones during World War 1 and it still affects them to this day.

A Christchurch retail worker has described how a group of "troublemaker" teens allegedly attacked him inside the shop on Saturday.

A Christchurch retail shop worker has described how a group of "troublemaker" teens allegedly attacked him inside the Papanui Rd store on Saturday.

Cannabis was seized in the operation. Photo: NZ Police A firearm was found as police investigating drug dealing executed a search warrant in Dunedin.

Waiheke Island. File photo: Getty Images A man wanted over a "violent" kidnapping in Auckland's Beach Haven has been arrested on Waiheke Island.

Police, Surf Life Saving and LandSAR at the Waitaki river mouth last week. Photo: Wyatt Ryder The search phase for the fisherman reported missing at the Waitaki River last week has been suspended.

Steven Joyce. Photo: RNZ The Auditor-General has criticised the way the University of Waikato contracted former finance minister Steven Joyce without looking at other firms.

Tracy Watson has retrieved battered chevron signs from the paddock she leases and tied them to her gate to help warn people travelling fast as they exit the bridge. Photo: Troy Baker Tracy Watson has repaired the same fence seven times in three years because of vehicles crashing through it as they exit the Pekatahi Bridge, just south of Whakatāne.

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Photo: Reuters Turkey has stopped all exports and imports to and from Israel, the Turkish trade ministry said, citing "worsening humanitarian tragedy" in the Palestinian territories.