'How is that honouring him?': 181-year-old spelling mistake causing a stir
Nelson residents push for a street's name change to more accurately honour Māori chief.
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Suppression for 18-year-old charged with murder
An 18-year-old man has been arrested and charged with a woman's murder in Dunedin.
Twizel crash victim was 'father, farmer, hunter and always needed to be doing something'
Man killed in crash remembered by family for "big" dreams
‘He died a hero’: Family in shock after father dies trying to rescue son
'He went out the way he wanted to go out, protecting his child.'
Sheltering sheep killed by lightning in Central Otago
Neighbour walking her dog discovers grisly fate of a dozen ewes and lambs.
'I became a prisoner in my own home': Woman's tearful words to abusive ex
The man struggled with the woman for her fingerprint so he could open her phone.
Dog eats owner’s medication, racks up massive vet bill after parcel tossed in yard
The owner paid over $700 to have his dog's stomach pumped, it now faces long-term illness.
Paddler run over by boat: 'I couldn't be any luckier'
The man suffered broken ribs, cracked vertebrae, and a collapsed lung in the incident.
Summer Covid wave keeps retreating, latest case numbers released
The Ministry of Health has released new Covid infection numbers
Wanaka man named as deceased in Lake Wakatipu tragedy
A rāhui is in place on an area that covers the affected area of the drowning.
Harcourts office puts out call for ‘catnapped’ pet after being taken away in car
The cat, Marley is a member of the Real Estate office; he even has his own windowcard.
Free fun in store for Garden City in coming weeks
The city is set for more events to open to the public as sunshine and warmth continues.
Hot and dry temperatures force Marlborough into fire restrictions
Anyone planning on lighting an open-air fire in Marlborough will now need a fire permit.
Body found in canal after Canterbury crash
The number of occupants in the car and their condition is not yet known.
Ashburton viaduct one of the most hit in the country
Three times in the last three years a driver has crashed into the Tinwald rail bridge.
Man found dead in Lake Wakatipu after attempted rescue
Father was missing after attempted rescue went wrong in Glenorchy.
Vanished in the bush: The mysterious disappearance of Glen Ufton
It was supposed to be a day walk in a forest off the state highway. He never returned.
Man, 18, charged with murder after woman found dead in Dunedin
Neighbours say they heard noises coming from the house the previous night.
'Unfair and unsafe': Gang members block hospital parking, intimidate public
Gang members blocked off parks at Christchurch Hospital in the lead-up to Christmas.
Specialist divers to join search for father missing in Lake Wakatipu
Father missing after attempted rescue went wrong in Glenorchy.
Father missing in Lake Wakatipu after attempted rescue
Father missing after attempted rescue went wrong in Glenorchy.
Assault victim suffers brain bleed and fractured skull in mass bar brawl
Wynton King was left 'fighting for his life' in an induced coma.
Devil’s advocate: The trials and tribulations of NZ’s greatest living defence lawyer
Nigel Hampton KC opens up on career’s highs and lows after 100-plus murder trials.
Tyre technician told to ‘f*** off’ by boss set to receive $16,000 after unfair sacking
The boss says the ruling is unfair and is considering an appeal.
Two arrested after $100k burglary, including couple's wedding rings and baby clothes
Thieves ransacked the house while Hugh and Janene Burnett were camping.
Families ‘mortified’ after racial tagging attack overnight
Nazi symbols, "n" word were spraypainted overnight throughout the area.
'We still have hope': Missing NZ aid worker could be found alive
Colleague wary of disinformation, hopeful NZ aid worker Andrew Bagshaw is still alive.
The baker v his boss: Employer forced to compensate worker over pay deductions
The baker claimed he wasn't allowed proper meal breaks but was instructed to record them.
One person airlifted to hospital after Canterbury water incident
Emergency services responded to reports of a water-related incident in Twizel.
Magnet fishing: Dad and sons try their luck at bottom of Avon River
Some people catch fish. Tim Riley catches cell phones, nails, and whatever else is metal.
Man in court over Dunedin botanic garden attack
Man appears in court after attack at the Dunedin Botanic Garden.
Alexandra teen drowned in bath after huffing butane, finds coroner
A teen who drowned in her bath was huffing butane at the time, a coroner has found.
Businessman hunts crooks who stole $23k in fuel after snub by police
Police said CCTV footage, debit card information and two connected vans still isn't enough
Slouching in court: Teen accused of jumping on mum, baby in tent rebuked by judge
The judge asked the man if he was tired before telling him to "stand up straight".