Watch: Skateboarder takes on Crown Range
Alex Bladen took just under four minutes to skateboard down the Queenstown to Wanaka road.
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Massive Kiwi stars to headline cyclone relief concert
The concert, hosted in Christchurch's Town Hall rides on the coat-tails of Electric Avenue
Mother of newborn baby found buried in backyard referred to restorative justice programme
The newborn baby was found buried at a Christchurch property in October 2021.
One dead after tractor rolls into stream near Winton
Police spokeswoman says officers responded to reports of an accident about 3pm.
Squatter found with drugs, a shotgun and ammunition in remote mountain valley home
The squatter 'pestered friend' for the gun in order to shoot goats, he said.
Vanished: Coroner to hold inquest into John and Mike Beckenridge disappearance
Sightings of man and son here and overseas since 2015.
Murder accused on dating website weeks before alleged killing, court hears
Crown claims killing was well planned; defence warns jury of investigative bias.
Two arrested after firearm discharged during altercation
Another man, who lived at the same address has also been arrested.
Watch: Skateboarder tasered as he fled, police respond after video goes viral
The video was filmed at a Christchurch skate park - and shows the man taking a heavy fall.
Body found in search for missing hunter above Dart River near Glenorchy
The search for the missing man has been going on for six days.
Concerning levels of nitrate in 60% of NZ freshwater sources
GNS study reveals widespread cases of nitrate levels above key threshold for health risk.
Person ‘seriously injured’ after incident in Dunedin
An assault at a Dunedin property left a person with serious injuries.
$2m in less than 2 days! Generous Kiwis open their hearts for Red Cross and NZ Herald/NZME fundraiser
Please help the hundreds of thousands of Kiwis impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Wife of missing hunter appeals for help - military friends from Australia assist
Murray Horsfield has been missing in Glenorchy, north of Queenstown, since Monday.
Army officer not guilty of assault, no verdict on sexual violation charge
Officer 'undeployable and unpromotable' as court-martial process delayed for years.
Woman challenged ex-partner over vanished new lover: ‘What have you done with him?’
Crown claims killing was well planned; defence warns jury of investigative bias.
Firefighters respond to big scrub fire in Otago
Traffic has been diverted and three helicopters have been placed on standby.
Judge tells Queenstown tattooist to buy a Lotto ticket
Charge thrown out after complex tale of missing Nissan revealed
Emergency services at Invercargill fire, smoke clouds CBD
Fire at Turnbull Thomson Park thought to be pile of rubber or hockey turf, witnesses say.
Judge declares mistrial in child sex abuse case
Day four of trial fails to get under way as judge dismisses jury.
Gloriavale: Faithful Pilgrim tells Employment Court leaders were not 'yes men'
The former principal told a court the community's leaders do not rule like tyrants.
Please donate: How you can help victims of Cyclone Gabrielle - NZ Herald/NZME team up with Red Cross
Please help the hundreds of thousands of Kiwis impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle.
'You're going to get what you deserve': Army officer sends woman message before alleged sexual violation
The Crown said the woman withdrew her consent during planned 'rough' sex.
Vanished man's mother says defendant used to call her 'Mum'
Crown claims killing was well planned; defence warns jury of investigative bias.
Christchurch superintendent defends police patrols as shop owners rally
The city's top cop has rebuffed claims that police are 'letting the city down'.
Fire crews extinguish blaze on bus on Christchurch southern motorway
The incident was attended by two fire crews as well and a tanker.
Vanished builder stashed cash and lived outside society norms, court hears
Crown claims killing was well planned; defence warns jury of investigative bias.
Men arrested in Ashburton after being found with offensive weapons
The men were pulled over for acting in a suspicious matter on Tuesday night.
Cyclone Gabrielle: $2b kiwifruit industry right in path of storm
Fruit quality woes could intensify as Cyclone Gabrielle hits premium growing regions.
Bodiless murder case: Police secretly tracked murder suspect
Defence lawyers warns jury of "investigative bias", highlight lack of evidence.
No body, no weapon: Who killed Mike McGrath? Friend stands trial for murder
Christchurch builder disappeared in May 2017 – and has not been seen since.
Investigators look into suspicious overnight fires at Christchurch’s Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate school
Both blazes were minor, according to Fire and Emergency.
Coroner opens inquiry into mental health patient murdering stranger
Laisa Waka was killed as she walked home from work.
Man drunk and high on meth threatened to cut out partner’s tongue
Justin David Gonscak appeared for sentence in Invercargill District Court last week.