Warnings after third drowning in the South in two weeks
Balclutha man’s death follows the deaths of two men at the same spot in Glenorchy.
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Fatal hit-and-run: Man lied to police about who was responsible for crash
The man swapped seats with his co-accused after the collision.
Police officer punched in face at Chili Peppers concert
A 19-year-old woman was arrested and charged with assault in Dunedin.
Drivers clamour over ‘incredible’ petrol deal, but was it the cheapest?
More than 50 cars crammed into Wigram Gull to get fuel at $2.14 a litre.
Thief lied about his father’s death
He claimed the money was to pay for his father’s funeral, when his father was still alive.
Beach fracas: Enraged woman attacks female dog-walker over unleashed canine
Overzealous attempt to protect wildlife on beach ended up with woman in judo hold.
Train sounded horn before colliding with car, two injured
Black Mazda shunted about 50m in impact with train.
Man dubbed himself 'Superdad' to upload child sex abuse material
He told other platform users that he loved to 'perv on young kids'.
Dunedin landlord defends ‘shocking’ Castle St flat
"It smelled like a toilet," the mother of one of the tenants said.
Person seriously injured after truck collides with two cars in rural Canterbury
Off-duty volunteer firefighter first at scene.
Christchurch to lose post-quake chairs artwork as land put up for sale
The 185 white chairs have stood as a monument to the lives lost in the 2011 quakes.
Fire crews respond to factory fire near Christchurch
Seven firetrucks, along with two specialist vehicles, are at the scene of the blaze.
One in five infections in NZ report Long Covid symptoms, many struggle to get help
Govt is now being told to set up Long Covid clinics and properly educate doctors.
Car passed into path of truck before fatal Waikouaiti crash
Kat Broad, a mum of five, was killed in the incident in Otago.
Slap on the bum with police notebook gets officer told off
Incident during 'casual conversation' resulted in police investigation.
'His death shall not be in vain'; Parents addressing son’s death in Ukraine accuse Russia of genocide
Body found of NZ aid worker killed by artillery shell
Fatal crash victim a 'beautiful firecracker', family say
Kat Broad was the passenger in a single-vehicle crash in Waikouaiti.
Two people injured in house fire near concert venue
Multiple fire crews from Christchurch Central, Wigram and Spreydon were called to fire.
Winemaker: CO2 shortage no match for ‘Kiwi ingenuity’
'No need to panic,' says can-do Cromwell vintner.
She was a good mum and successful businesswoman. Then her marriage fell apart
Trudie Knight ended up in a world centred around drug addiction and firearms.
Helicopters working to contain forestry blaze near Motueka
Fire and Emergency said the fire was reported at 3.30pm.
Man sentenced for possession of more than 1000 child sexual abuse publications
The 59-year-old was arrested at his Merivale home in October 2021.
Rocketman Sir Elton John jets into New Zealand for last-ever shows
Legendary chart-topper arrives for three final gigs.
'Massive risk': Man who diverted motorists away from police checkpoint charged
The man had an aversion to police stopping traffic and thought he was doing a good deed.
Builder sentenced for $300k tax evasion, spent money on Uber Eats, travel
Judge: 'Offending of this nature is akin to theft of the taxpayers from this country'.
Person hospitalised after incident at Christchurch’s Jellie Park
St John confirmed the patient was moderately injured.
Tasman crews busy with rural blaze, chemical building fire
Fire and Emergency have told Nelson residents to avoid Elm St during decontamination.
One person injured after incident in Christchurch
Emergency services were called to a property in Linwood following the incident.
'Gut-wrenching': Out of pocket and patience with illegal hunting
Landowners, police & legitimate hunters say poaching seems to be on the rise in the South.
Queenstown helicopters near miss: Chopper pilot takes ‘evasive action’ to avoid crash
Incident happened just days before Gold Coast tragedy that claimed four lives.
Chinese settlement included in school curriculum
Multicultural origins explored through lens of Otago Chinese migrants.
'He ripped my heart out': Kiwi mum heartbroken after scammer pretends to be her daughter
The infamous 'Hi Mum' text message scam has been reported by multiple Kiwis.
One dead after serious crash closes South Canterbury highway
Police say the Geraldine-Fairlie highway is closed after powerlines fell due to the crash.