Bottles fly before police clear ‘unsafe’ Dunedin student party
Student arrested for urinating on a police car while officers cleared 800 person party.
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Investigation into Christchurch fatal fire begins, details about victim emerge
Fire investigators are at the scene today, working to determine the blaze's cause.
‘Nothing prepares you’ for the sight of dead bodies
Otago Nuggets basketball coach with recovery efforts in Hawke's Bay.
Man on a mission for cheesecake gets caught drink driving again
His second trip ended when he crashed his car into a bank and was flown to hospital.
Man makes three false emergency calls in one week, starts fires to film firefighters in action
The man claimed he was burning his court paperwork which led to a fire.
'Conditions are terrible': Mass rescue operation near Arrowtown during ultra-marathon
At least 110 people in the area needed to be evacuated; all athletes safe, organisers say.
Ex-prison guard murder trial: Claims of ‘witch-hunt’ before arrest
Reporter suspected 'friend' was potential suspect David Benbow himself.
Woman who drove drunk, kicked police officer walks from court with clean slate
A mix of shock, upset and alcohol was behind her impulsive decision to drive home.
Metlifecare pushes up revenue 32% after rising sales, fees
Total sales rose 12 per cent, despite challenges in the housing market.
Crusaders’ Scott Robertson bombshell: Why he wants to coach in France
All Black coaching contender says he wants to coach in France - including national team.
Watch: Burning Christchurch home kills one, then reignites hours later
Police and Fire and Emergency are investigating.
Controversial Arise Church gets boot from Otago University O Week event
Church was given a stand despite allegations of racism, sexual assault and homophobia.
Vanished builder 'low' suicide risk, expert tells murder trial
Ex-prison guard denies murder but Crown says he had motive, means and opportunity.
John MacDonald: Show us you care, commissioner
OPINION: Commissioner sticking to the lines about reported crime being less than normal.
Smoke billows from Christchurch home as firefighters respond
At least four each of firetrucks, police and ambulance responded to the incident.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Donations, goodwill sent from around NZ
Hawke's Bay Civil Defence said it had been so inundated with bedding, it can't take more.
Ex-prison guard murder trial: Accused asked missing man for help day before disappearance
Crown claims killing was well planned; defence warns jury of investigative bias.
Christchurch men on trial over allegations of stupification and sexual violation: Guilty pleas from one of accused
The trial is expected to run for at least three months before a judge alone.
South Island to expect heavy rainfall over next 24 hours
MetService has confirmed the bottom half of the South Island should expect strong deluges.
O Week chaos: Police investigating 15-man attack at student flat
Burglaries reported, and investigations ongoing as outsiders criticised by police.
Watch: Skateboarder takes on Crown Range
Alex Bladen took just under four minutes to skateboard down the Queenstown to Wanaka road.
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.