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Fatal housefire: Ex-wife describes elderly victim as ‘an incredible man’
Henry Matawai-Russel died tragically in his Hokitika home after a fire broke out.
Family kidnapped over $200k of missing meth, one tortured with pliers
The victim's toes were squeezed so hard with pliers, he feared they would 'pop off'.
Bus carrying 15 passengers rolls in Central Otago, one injured
One person was taken to hospital with moderate injuries.
'I'm really delighted to be here': Grant Robertson settles into new role at University of Otago
Grant Robertson is the University of Otago's new vice-chancellor.
No map, matches, or GPS: Ill-prepared hunters rescued from Southland forest
With temperatures dropping to below zero, the pair were lucky to find their way out.
Mayor speaks out after 'tragic' fatal Hokitika house fire
The person was found unresponsive inside the home when emergency services arrived.
Lotto Powerball jackpot goes unstruck, rolls over to $17m for Wednesday draw
Three jackpots were won last month alone. Largest single prize claimed in '24 was $30m.
NZ projects short-listed for World Architecture awards
Stadium, university, retail, home, spa, bach, marae, office buildings are all on the list.
‘I hope he haunts you’: He died chasing his stolen Merc, thief left him entombed
Allister Christie's body was found the next day, still trapped in his submerged car.
Man gave partner Valentine's Day slap, covered her mouth then pinned her down
'The common thread was his destructive use of methamphetamine.'
Lulu Sun: Sun sets on Wimbledon run, but Te Anau still glows
Te Anau has rallied behind Lulu Sun's historic Wimbledon performance.
'You don’t leave your kids alone': Woman faces charges after kids rescued from smoke-filled house
Police say neighbours prevented a tragic outcome.
One person dead and one injured after truck crash in Marlborough
One person has died after a crash involving two trucks on State Highway 1.
High-flying British exec ordered to pay $16,730 after skipping rent on lavish Queenstown pad
The expat claimed his money was tied up in the UK's anti-money laundering regime.
‘Incredibly frustrating’: Police target speedsters, dangerous drivers at holiday hotspots
South Island police are disappointed with motorists after a run of 'horrendous' driving.
Do-up home on beach town’s best street drops in price to $750,000
Sellers eager to cut a deal in Christchurch's home away from home.
'Beautiful lady': Police name woman killed after being hit by car on SH1
The woman had been visiting a care home resident before the accident.
Homestead burned to the ground in 'revenge' blaze started by ex-partner
Hamish Ray hung his head and cried as the consequences of his actions sunk in.
Police name motorcyclist who died in West Coast crash
Van Dyk died last Thursday after a crash between his bike and a car.
Community leader warns people to stay off streets at night after one-punch death
The Christchurch man admitted to killing the victim with one punch in a skatepark.
Teen assaulted while defending friend from catcaller
The teenager suffered significant cuts to the inside of his mouth.
Christchurch power outage hits more than 1500 homes as mercury plummets
Power company Orion says 'all outages were resolved at 8.16.'
Exotic pet show slammed as a ‘Willy Wonka’ experience; complaints to SPCA
Organiser rejects claims of animal abuse and underwhelming stalls.
'It caused his death': Man abused in care at Marylands School dies before justice served
The man contracted a fatal disease as a result of horrific child sexual abuse.
Man refused alcohol threatens supermarket worker: 'Stab a knife in your fat gut'
He arrived dragging a road cone under his car and left without the alcohol he wanted.
Fatal Wānaka crash: Cyclist was a tourist travelling on wrong side of the road, not wearing a helmet
Police confirm he was a 25-year-old man from Japan.