Christchurch Adventure Park loses appeal of $12m court-ordered damages after Port Hills fires
In 2021, the High Court ruled the company was liable despite not starting the fire.
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Youngster, 9, involved in car thefts and burglaries in Christchurch
Police say youth offending is an issue being experienced across the country.
Whānau who want to switch to Māori role can swap from today to July 13
If you want to switch to the Māori Electoral role, do it today
Relationship between Gore Mayor and Chief Exec so bad they need an intermediary
Another councillor will act as an intermediary between them.
Young Gloriavale leaver's first taste of alcohol lands him in court
Redeemed Standfast was new to drinking, the court heard.
Former Queenstown barman dies, saves lives with organs
Popular Queenstown bartender, who died accidentally in Australia, a 'beautiful spirit'.
‘I want justice’: Man wakes up on birthday to find dog stabbed to death
'Good boy' stabbed in the abdomen and died from blood loss.
Corrections review refutes Parole Board claims over murderer's release
Corrections cancelled application for killer to stay at board's approved agency.
Five youths arrested in Blenheim after string of car thefts
Marlborough Police made the arrests after one of the stolen vehicles was abandoned.
High tea: Mountain helicopter sets world record
The helicopter held a literal high tea 11,000ft above sea level.
Environment Canterbury ceases chemical spraying following ‘incident’
WorkSafe told ECan to evaluate how it goes about spraying chemicals.
Te Rauparaha descendant awarded honorary degree for te reo revitalisation
The discovery of an old manuscript led student on a journey into his past.
Disgruntled developer shut out of Great Walks makes hut booking app
DoC said it welcomed initiatives that help visitors and made the most of facilities.
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South Island asked to conserve power immediately, or risk cuts
Temperatures plummeted, and demand for electricity is beyond what the grid can handle.
Person dies in Queenstown workplace incident
Emergency services were notified of the incident this afternoon.
Man hospitalised following Maruia crash has died
Police confirmed the man died in Christchurch Hospital six days after collision.
Dunedin man drives 150km/h past police car with toddler in the back seat
The local police sergeant called out the motorist's actions.
Lego products worth $15,000 stolen from charity van
The charity has asked the public to keep an eye on selling sites for the product's resale.
In pictures: First snowfall of the year as cold snap hits
A chilly autumnal blast sweeps up the country bringing freezing temperatures.
'My daughter was covered in blood': Girl hit in head by debris during speedway crash
Her mother is calling for safer fencing after going into 'panic mode' on Saturday.
‘A hard watch’: Shocking CCTV shows 12 youths ram raid and ransack vape store
At least $15,000 in stock was stolen, owner says police told him offenders were underage.
Guns, meth and utensils discovered following Otago search warrant
A man and woman in their twenties have been arrested.
Blenheim vape store burgled three times in one week, teenagers arrested
Youth Aid will work with the teenage offenders.
Sir Tim Shadbolt admitted to hospital in Southland
The former Invercargill mayor is in hospital following recent surgery, his wife says.
Live: Protester booed out of rally in Wellington for transgender rights
Hundreds demonstrate in Christchurch today in support of transgender rights.
Makarora crash victim named
Police have named the person killed on Haast Pass-Makarora Rd last Wednesday evening.
Bodiless murder trial: Expert witness rubbishes CCTV evidence
Mike McGrath vanished in 2017, never to be seen again. David Benbow is on trial.
Man dies following incident in Southland
The man was found after reports were made about someone in difficulty.
‘Manipulative and dangerous’: Rapist, murderer Paul Bailey to stay behind bars
Parole Board says public would be at risk if 'dangrous' killer released.
No more chances - judge’s response to serial offending
Dunedin woman has accepted she must abandon her chaotic lifestyle.
Power no longer indicator of whether missing man home at time of alleged murder - defence expert
Mike McGrath vanished in 2017, never to be seen again. David Benbow is on trial.
Cook Strait ferry delays after substance leak at wharf
Delays at Picton Wharf after a substance leak.