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‘Cowboy’ behind Wild West-themed attraction jailed over underground weed bunker
The drug operation was uncovered by the police after secret surveillance.
Yanfei Bao case: Open home held at scene of alleged murder, court hears
Home opened to clients four days after murder.
CTV building collapse: Design company owner appeals engineering body’s ruling
Alan Reay was fined $750 and ordered to pay $1000 in costs by Engineering New Zealand.
Inmate tries to kill two prisoners, cut off own body parts – court finds him sane
One of Anthony Wheble's violent prison yard attacks was captured on CCTV.
Queenstown gets new film and TV studio
Long popular for its landscapes, Queenstown is getting its own multi-purpose studio.
'It was the wind': Drunk truck driver's excuse for swerving all over the road
The driver, who stopped twice to urinate on the road, was nearly four times the limit.
More than 50 firefighters contain large North Canterbury hedge fire
A property has been evacuated as a precaution.
The greatest innings nobody saw? World record made in front of tiny crowd, YouTube stream
Bowes breaks the record for the fastest double century in limited overs history.
Government rug-pull postpones vote on Otago’s proposed land and water regional plan
The change left council members and farmers across Otago grappling with the implications.
Gym coach jailed for sexually abusing children admits he's 'now in the right place'
But, a judge says his refusal to identify some victims is relevant to gauging his remorse.
Yanfei Bao murder trial: Accused waives right to appear in the courtroom
A Chinese national denies killing and is standing trial in Christchurch.
Ammunition disposal sparks Tekapo scrub fire – NZDF
The fire was contained at 6.30pm last night.
Council opts for most expensive option for Southland Museum
A public mood of “just get on and do it”, says councillor.
Strong southern Kiwis contingent fly home to hunt Kangaroos in Christchurch
The return of the South Island Kiwi and the historic departure of rugby's silverware.
Why the Christchurch tram makes the perfect hop-on, hop-off food tour
A fantastic way for food lovers to explore the best of Ōtautahi’s cuisine.
Disqualified driver stole disabled woman's car after she dropped keys during bank appointment
On another occasion Rory Herk was clocked doing 173 km/h on a motorbike.
'Grave concerns': Partner describes unfolding horror when Yanfei Bao never came home
A Chinese national denies killing and is standing trial in Christchurch.
Man jailed for killing Indian tourist in mistaken abduction
Jayden Kahi's actions caused 'never-ending harm' to the family, Crown says.
South African triple murderer Lauren Dickason served with deportation order
The South African-national will be deported at the completion of her sentence.
Lakeside estate where Richie and Gemma McCaw tied the knot snapped up
Local and overseas buyers had shown interest in $20m-plus Wanaka property.
'Heart-wrenching': Students struggling to find a roof as accommodation shortage bites
Surge in student population putting pressure on the private rental market.
South Island braces for downpours, half a metre of rain could fall at altitude
A heavy rain watch has already been issued for Fiordland.
Yanfei Bao case: Estate agent lured to house and murdered, high-profile trial hears
A Chinese national denies killing and is standing trial in Christchurch.
Who killed Christchurch estate agent Yanfei Bao? High-profile trial starts today
A Chinese national denies her killing and will face trial in Christchurch.
‘Suspicious’: Fire destroys building on grounds of historic Queen Mary Hospital
It took firefighters four hours to put out the fire in the hot springs resort town.
Kim Dotcom in pay stoush with gardener over work at Queenstown mansion
Dotcom disputes claims, says he has great relationships with contractors.
The nickname that enraged a gang member and left a man with a bullet in his chest
A chance meeting at a store led to a shooting, police hunt and three people being charged.
Christchurch Hospital fumes exposure: Affected staff nearly double initial reports
At least 55 people have come forward reporting toxic fumes exposure.
Hundreds of jobs to go as Timaru meatworks closure confirmed
Alliance has closed its Smithfield plant, and Australian recruiters are already in town.
Third serious workplace incident in as many weeks in Christchurch
One person has been taken to hospital in serious condition.
Former boarding school staffer facing historical sex offences involving pupils
Investigations remain ongoing to determine if there is any further offending, police said.
Lawyer decries Oranga Tamariki for children's lack of contact with parents
The children have barely had contact with their parents in six months.
Mosque terrorist would have struggled to buy guns from criminals, inquest told
The inquest is examining how terrorist Brenton Tarrant obtained his firearms licence.