Gaston Monge-Grassi with the tool belt stolen from his work ute that he won back after discovering it was being sold at auction.

Tools stolen from vehicle auctioned off by police

The tools – worth $50,000 – were stolen from Gaston Monge-Grassi's work vehicle in 2023. The thief left behind only a 10kg sack of onions.

Tue, Sep 30

Eves Valley Sawmill management shut their plant near Nelson with the loss of 142 jobs. Photo: RNZ / Samantha Gee

Floods, closures and job losses rock Nelson's economy

The region is reeling from devastating floods, the closure of its largest sawmill and the potential loss of more than 100 additional jobs across the manufacturing sector.

Sun, Sep 21

Donna Moot runs Turtle Rescue in Christchurch and is caring for almost 80 turtles.

Increasing numbers of pet turtles being found in South Island waterways

Turtle rescuer Donna Moot is at capacity and fears more to come.

Fri, Sep 19

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