Stolen car found at beach 'dead as a doorknob'
The car was one of six reported stolen in Dunedin overnight on Sunday.
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Man appears in court on murder charge after body found in parked car
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'Fight of our lives': Climate scientist ‘optimistic and pessimistic’ about future
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Woman defends train driver blamed for crash that claimed 21 lives including her dad, brother
The Hyde rail disaster killed 21 people and injured 47 more in Central Otago in 1943.
Snow warning for parts of South Island
MetService advises holidaymakers to take care on the roads.
'Zero tolerance': Nearly 30 police staff under investigation by anti-corruption unit
More than 400 'matters' have been referred to police's anti-corruption unit since 2020.
Body in the car case: Sister speaks of seven weeks of ‘total fear’
Richard Leman's body was found inside a parked car, today a man was charged murder.
Three people survive chopper crash landing after engine failure
The helicopter pilot issued a mayday call this morning after the engine failed.
Rangiora body in the car case: Armed police arrest murder suspect
A 46yo man has been charged with murder after armed police raided a Rangiora property.
Man has claims of mistreatment rejected by judge
A 'highly drugged-up' man's claims of police mistreatment have been dismissed in court.
Can you conquer the world from Christchurch? Two differing takes
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Phil Gifford: The brutal tests Razor will face as All Blacks coach
Scott Robertson’s energy, innovative thinking and passion for coaching will be tested.
'The future is bright': Brodie Retallick on career longevity and NZ's locking stocks
Brodie Retallick will be taking his talents offshore at the end of 2023.
'You simply cannot get behind the wheel again': 86-year-old's sixth drink driving offence
Angry words with his passenger led to yet another drink drive charge.
Wānaka plan to split from Queenstown gains traction
The petition started by Wānaka mechanic Dean Rankin gathered 1822 signatures.
Triple murder case: Mum to mount insanity defence over daughters' deaths
Lauren Dickason will mount a defence of insanity and infanticide.
Man booted out of rental after former partner ends their lease
The plaintiff challenged the Tenancy Tribunal decision in the Nelson District Court.
'Might hurt someone': John Beckenridge's messages to friend before he disappeared
John Beckenridge hinted at disappearing on a Russian submarine before he disappeared.
First XV sideline abuse: Top NZ actor and old boy slams 'utterly unacceptable' antics
Annual match between prestigious Christchurch schools marred by fight, abuse, and slurs.
Is Labour really soft on crime? The numbers reveal a surprising story
The Herald has analysed decades of data to see how crime has changed in Aotearoa.
Latest data suggests ‘possible floor approaching’ in plummeting house prices
New reports from OneRoof, Corelogic and ANZ all suggest house prices may have bottomed out
Arrest made after possible firearm incident in Dunedin
Police have scrambled to a possible firearm incident in Dunedin for the second time today.
Webb’s to auction special gift given to King Edward VIII
The auction is in honour of the first King’s Birthday weekend under Charles III's reign.
Scary near miss for motorist in Canterbury
A scary near miss on a Canterbury road was captured on dashcam. Video / Supplied
Psychologist says John Beckenridge wanted to punish ex by taking son
He has been described as 'controlling, coercive and running out of options'.
'Stupid overtake': Motorist recounts scary near-miss
The dangerous driving was captured on dashcam.
No penalty: Professional caught drink driving avoids conviction
Court hears that drink-drive conviction would erode trust in clinician's clients.
One of NZ’s biggest quakes of the year just struck - but no-one felt it
Magnitude 5.9 event struck in little-studied, regularly-active southern subduction zone.
Punches, homophobic slurs and abuse: Inside Canterbury's biggest first XV rivalry
Kurt Bayer reports from a highly-charged first XV grudge match that turned sour.
My Learned Friend: Josh Friend follows his brother Mitchell into the High Court
Wigged up and ready to go, two brothers face new legal careers together.
Police ask public for help to identify car after Christchurch ATM burglary
A "large sum of money" is yet to be recovered by police.
'Something out of John Wick': Man arrested after armed police descend on property
Police responded to a 'potential firearms incident' this morning.
Family of NZ economist blast 'farce' trial amid claims of paid-off witnesses
Ex-Micronesian government advisor denies sex and child trafficking allegations.