Body found in cave south of Dunedin, rāhui in place
The discovery has led to a rāhui being put in place at Taieri Mouth.
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Why NZ’s melting glaciers likely just had their worst summer yet
Scientists soon to do a post-summer check on our glaciers expect to find 'devastation'.
Weather: Cold front to be followed by two cracker days midweek
The South Island is copping heavy rain and strong winds today.
Disqualified driver caught breaking rules again on ‘e-bike’
'You have been trying hard yet here you are again and that makes me sad' - Judge Rielly.
'Try not to worry': Kiwi hostage's heartfelt message to family from Papua
Mehrtens was taken hostage on February 7 by the West Papua National Liberation Army.
'Devastating': More than 36,000 vaccines affected in storage blunder
The Ministry of Health confirmed the damage as the reason behind meningitis vax delays.
Concerns meningitis vaccine running low, claims two student cases not linked
The Meningitis Foundation is concerned about low vaccine supplies.
Overnight house blaze in Christchurch beach town labelled ‘suspicious’
The property was well-involved when fire crews arrived.
Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark says ‘n-word’ again, rationalises earlier use
Clark said it six times in a TV interview defending his saying it earlier this week.
‘We weren’t told’: Student battling meningococcal disease unaware of second vaccine
The student's mother said many may think they're safe from the illness, but they are not.
Sensitive fishing data to be kept from public at appeal hearing
Data on fishing in fragile marine area in the South Island to remain confidential.
Soggy start to the weekend as severe weather moves in
Much of New Zealand will wake up rain on Friday - but it's not all bad news.
Lightning strikes over South Island as rain drenches coast
MetService lifted a severe thunderstorm watch for Westland and part of Fiordland.
Christchurch high school warns students of sex offender in Linwood community
Principal urges parents to talk to their children about safety.
John MacDonald: Median barriers - I’m with Greg Murphy on this one
OPINION: 'If money was no object - I’d have median barriers on pretty much every road.'
Two trapped, critical injuries after cars collide on rural Canterbury road
Fire crews are working to extricate those trapped in the cars.
He was killed in a tent: The puzzle facing police as they unveil $100,000 reward
Simon Allan Bevers was found dead in his tent in March last year.
One person dead after Christchurch crash
Emergency services responded to the crash about 4.15pm near Richardson Terrace.
Dad claims work stress behind 'out of character' assault on partner
Dad who assaulted partner of 16 years struggling to come to terms with what he did.
Family of late Dunedin man remember unique and adventurous character
"He didn’t think people really liked him that much, but they did and we knew they did."
Canterbury police call out power line tampering, ask the public to speak up
Senior Seargent, Roy Appley said the incidents have put people at risk of electrocution.
Snacks and a hand-painted coffin for ‘legend’ kayaker Jeremy Norbury
The 24-year-old's funeral was held yesterday at a family friend's house.
'Impressive' amount of rain to fall in South Island; heavy rain warnings in place
Both Westland and Fiordland have been issued heavy rain warnings over the coming day.
Police plea for information on Wānaka mountain bike death
A 58-year-old man was found dead at the start of a mountain bike race at the weekend.
Buried in the riverbank? Murder suspect had ‘highly-suitable location’ to conceal body of close friend, court hears
Body may have been 'flushed' away: Mike McGrath vanished in 2017, never to be seen again.
Fire crews battle house blazes across Canterbury
A dozen firefighters were called to Hoon Hay last night.
‘The lowest of low’: Tears as disability swing stolen, local mayor steps in
Cathy Baker drove home in tears on Thursday after discovering the swing was stolen.
Cop speeding at 182km/h with no lights or sirens avoids charge, says it was a ‘tactical approach’
Officer claimed he was trying to catch up with a vehicle he believed was speeding.
Rooftop siege: Tempers flare during eight-hour showdown in suburban street
Emotions boiled over during the eight-hour standoff involving a barefoot man.
Dazzling skies: More auroras to be seen in NZ
Aurora Australis and Aurora Borealis have been active following recent solar storms.
NZ's greatest living artist on his legacy, inspiration - and saying no to Elton John
Sir Grahame Sydney: 'I’m terrified I’m going to die soon'.
John MacDonald: The environmental disgrace beneath our feet
Pure, unchlorinated water is disappearing into the ground, says John MacDonald.
Prime Minister Hipkins talks schools, TikTok and climate during Christchurch visit
Hipkins was greeted with a powhiri and a tour of Heaton Normal Intermediate.
Weekend temp shock: Autumn's 'dramatic' cold snap, thunderstorms for cyclone-hit regions
The weekend's warm start will be shortlived with day-time highs going from 26C - 15C.