Power poles drop ‘like dominoes’
It's thought a vehicle hit one of the poles, which fell and dragged the two others down.
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Massive residential development in central Queenstown
Silver Creek will grow to 15 neighbourhoods that will accommodate 580 house lots.
Christchurch man jailed for abusive messages: threatened to ‘cut open’ social worker
The man also threatened to 'cut open' a social worker and stick an apple in her mouth.
Frank Film: The art of forgiveness
Farid Ahmed is an aspiration born out of personal and community tragedy.
Woman denied licence after Internal Affairs spells her Māori name incorrectly
'Maori names have significance,' woman's mother says: clerical error to blame, says DIA
Missing real estate agent Yanfei Bao: Police search to focus on roads and farmland
Nearly three weeks on from Yanfei Bao's disappearance, the search continues.
Police ask for public's help investigating 'senseless' Canterbury pizza shop attack
A trio of baseball bat-wielding men gagged, dragged, beat a worker unconscious on Friday.
Woman arrested after car hits fence, catches fire after fleeing cops
The woman was signalled to stop but ignored police instructions.
Mother of children killed in crash speaks of ‘devastating’ loss
Two of her children were killed, a third was critically injured.
‘We were happy’: How family’s outing to see snow ended in tragedy
Two teenagers were killed, and two other people are critically injured.
Lauren Dickason trial: What the jury heard in third week of high-profile murder case
Recap of what jury have heard so far as defence opens its case in Lauren Dickason trial.
Calls for cancer treatment aftercare to become recognised step of regimen
Otago research shows support for many cancer survivors is limited.
'Two kids gone': Father driving family to see snow before deadly crash
A family outing to see snow ended in tragedy.
New helicopter technology could make big difference
IFR route allows pilots to fly without needing to see their surroundings.
Baseball bat-wielding attackers gag, beat pizza shop worker unconscious
'This senseless attack has left his family in distress'
All Blacks v Wallabies II: All you need to know
All you need to know ahead of the second Bledisloe Cup test.
Man jailed for sixth drink-driving conviction has given community the finger, judge says
"You were grossly intoxicated."
Calls for authorities to intervene over ‘local harmful cat feeder’
Cat owners have tracked a woman leaving food they say is making their cats sick.
King of the Saddle returns to Ruakākā
Opie Bosson admits it's tough mahi coming back in winter.
GPs close their books to new patients: Appointment wait reaches four weeks
Struggling to see your GP? You’re not alone.
Netball legend Dame Lois: ‘My own hard-fought battle’
Cancer’s a game-changer, but it was no match for our beloved Silver Fern.
Women’s World Cup: The 11 biggest talking points from the group stages
There has been genuine jeopardy for the big nations, with plenty of surprises
Fatal Ashburton intersection still awaiting upgrade
The intersection was included in the council’s review of 79 rural intersections.
'He should've come home': The killing of Connor Whitehead
He went to a party and never came home - the full story of a teenager's tragic death.
Gregor Paul: Why Bledisloe II should be an emotional occasion for All Blacks fans
Opinion: This weekend should be treated as a landmark occasion for rugby fans.
Phil Gifford: Five big talking points ahead of Bledisloe II
OPINION: One surprise selection could set the All Blacks alight in Dunedin.
Connor Whitehead death: Killer weeps in dock as dad says 'I take pity on you’
Connor Whitehead, 16, was shot dead in Christchurch in 2021.
All Blacks great passes away
Former All Blacks captain Tane Norton has passed away aged 81.
Landfill worker critical after being ‘overcome by fumes’
Firefighters rescued the man in West Coast incident; he is critically ill in hospital.
Lauren Dickason trial adjourned after juror calls in sick
The trial is in its thrid week.
Bubbles bring more submissions: Council changes up budget consultation
The council won the “SuperEngaged” award for its Budget Tool.
Secret to taming tantrums unlocked: New parenting book lifts lid on behavioural issues
Parents advised to have more fun.