40 firefighters respond as Invercargill storage facility goes up in flames
Police said all staff had been evacuated immediately.
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A bridge too far? Shopping trolley hoons stop traffic in sleepy Southern town
The prank resulted in serious disruption for the good people of Balclutha.
Two deaths from whooping cough in New Zealand, low vaccination rates mean spread is more likely
Vaccination rates were "seriously low" after the pandemic disruption, officials said.
‘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.
Lightning strikes over South Island as rain drenches coast
MetService lifted a severe thunderstorm watch for Westland and part of Fiordland.
Wild boar horror in small village - man comes off second-best against beast
Residents fear for the safety of children in a remote Central Otago village.
Teen admitted to hospital with meningococcal disease
This is the third case of meningococcal disease in Canterbury this year.
Mayor defends use of ‘n-word’ in speech
Mayor's question was not appropriate whatever the context, said one eventgoer.
He sailed to NZ as a high-flying US property developer. He's now in jail after a $1.3m tax fraud
Now behind bars, Colin Rath previously led a 'very privileged' life.
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.
‘Very busy’ Dunedin Hospital postpones some planned care
Staff vacancies and large numbers of sick people have forced hospital to postpone care.
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.
'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.
Man filmed himself violating children in public changing rooms
The 35-year-old Christchurch man filmed himself raping a young child.
Dad of toddler found dead in pond wants case reopened as murder inquiry
Lachie Jones, 3, was found dead in a Gore oxidation pond four years ago.
Russian invasion: Nanaia Mahuta declines desperate Ukraine grain harvest plea
Documents obtained by Herald show how $11m NZ machines could’ve helped save food stocks.
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.
'None of us will know': Sam Cane reveals emotional Chiefs return
The Chiefs have been full of surprises to start their campaign.
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'.
Man down from Dunedin roof after standoff
Officers were called to Neidpath Rd in the suburb of Mornington.
John MacDonald: The environmental disgrace beneath our feet
Pure, unchlorinated water is disappearing into the ground, says John MacDonald.