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Rental crisis: Workers ask to rent unsold Queenstown houses
'People are getting creative in figuring out how to try to house themselves.'
Familiar flaw: Moana Pasifika collapse again in heavy defeat
Once again, Moana Pasifika started well before falling apart late.
'Did his life mean nothing to you?': Mother's heartbreak over losing her son
The woman that killed her son has continued to re-offend.
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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.
Gore mayor and council boss in standoff
The relationship between Ben Bell and Steve Parry has broken down.
Person alleged to have blackmailed public figure appears in court
The accused has been charged with blackmail and pleaded not guilty.
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'.
Gloriavale employment case wrapping up
Chief judge Christina Inglis urged to hear the voices of Gloriavale mothers.
'You're just a kid': Teen jailed for spate of violent bike thefts
One victim was pushed off his bike, punched, and kicked by the group.
Cafe that took $176k in wage subsidies now in liquidation over unpaid tax, fines
Company got $176,000 in Covid-19 wage subsidies since 2020 but didn't pay tax.
‘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.
Yeah nah - Hannah Tamaki struggles to meet southern councillors
Vision NZ party founder on a less than fruitful meet-and-greet mission in Otago.
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.
Homeless man attacks, sexually violates disabled woman after she let him sleep on her couch
The victim agreed to let the homeless man sleep on the couch but he came into her bed.
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.
'Incredibly frightening:' Solo mum afraid of entering shops after dairy robbery
The woman and her daughter were in a dairy when a masked man told her to fill a backpack.
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.
Bar owner who groped, kissed employee to pay her more than $35,000
Staff members and customers warned the woman not to be left alone with her boss.
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.
DNA breakthrough beyond the grave: Kiwi aid worker killed in Ukraine's final legacy
Dr Andrew Bagshaw has had a key research paper published posthumously.
Return of Emirates' South Island A380 draws crowds to Christchurch Airport
The carpark was full with aviation fans awaiting Emirates' double-decker A380.
Guns, meth and utensils discovered following Otago search warrant
A man and woman in their twenties have been arrested.