$20k fine for drunk port digger driver
Drunk digger driver who tipped his vehicle had to be hauled out of trouble by a crane.
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Airports’ busiest day today: What you need to know
More than 55,000 people are flying with Air NZ today - and long queues are possible.
More house fires across Canterbury, one injured in Christchurch blaze
Fire and Emergency have warned the public of fire risks, heading into the festive season.
Bashed at a party: How one-punch attack student’s ‘life changed’
Assault outside a Dunedin party leaves student’s future in jeopardy.
Driver hits 100kmh in suburb to evade police
Disqualified driver lucky to walk away unscathed after a high-speed suburban chase.
'Hot' missing from sh*t town description
Ashburton is fifth on the unofficial national list of sh*t NZ towns
Police seek witnesses after fatal Otago crash
The incident occurred on State Highway 6, the Luggate-Cromwell Highway, on Wednesday.
Crime Scene Cleaners broke law with ‘morally repugnant’ social media posts
The company posted graphic scenes of sudden deaths to social media but avoids prosecution.
Bus driver transporting children accused of ‘burning-out clutch’ awarded $18k
He was subsequently fired and has now successfully claimed it was an unfair dismissal.
‘It’s just nuts’: Workers leaving Queenstown in droves
Queenstown’s housing crisis is hitting home and workers cannot find digs.
Baby shaking tragedy: Father loses appeal over 10-and-a-half year jail term
Father avoided murder charge when child died hours after since-changed rule lapsed.
Police officer allegedly fraudulently obtained Covid-19 wage subsidy for his own business
The employees who he claimed needed the money, later denied working for him.
‘Super turd’ Cadogan celebrates wastewater project
Central Otago Mayor dons turd outfit celebrating new wastewater project.
Trailer won in raffle given back to hospice
Man wins tipping trailer after buying raffles tickets for the Otago Community Hospice.
‘Good Ryan, bad Ryan’: Man offered mother $4k for sexually-explicit images of infant child
'It’s not like I’m a murderer or anything', said Ryan Turner who complained about media.
Fragile wetlands near Arrowtown torn up by off-roaders
Off-road tracks illegally created by negligent 4WD and off-road motorcyclists at Macetown.
Person arrested after Christchurch house fire; a second blaze is being investigated
An 18-year-old woman has been arrested on charges of wilfully setting fire to property.
Woman sentenced to supervision on drug, violence charges
Woman who has distanced herself from substance abuse says 'meth is the devil'.
Two critically injured, one airlifted to hospital, after Canterbury crash
Police were called to the crash at roughly 5.30am.
Cabinet signs off on more beds for new Dunedin Hospital than planned
Te Whatu Ora announced another $110 million would be poured into the project.
'A very sorry sight': Thief breaks both ankles while running from police
'There’s limited risk of him fleeing from police in the future' - man's lawyer.
Surgeon surrenders practising certificate after attempting to murder landlord
Dr Ian Dallison fired a shot at his landlord hours after he was adjudicated bankrupt.
Crew member dies aboard vessel in Bluff
The incident reportedly happened when onboard cranes were being moved.
Motorcyclist dies just after police alerted to 'manner of riding'
Road blocked while police investigate.
Big increase in tourist injuries, ACC claims
Falls were the most common cause of injury in New Zealand.
Teacher had 'no idea' boy on school visit was missing
Boy on first school visit found wandering in street by mum, Ministry of Education notified
Child sex offender jailed for nearly 15 years, continues to deny the crimes
Jury took less than an hour to convict man on 24 charges related to child sex offending.
'Lost control': Man attacks partner in drunken jealous rage
He put his 'inexcusable' behaviour down to his intoxication and poor anger control.
Archives NZ apologises for privacy breach involving Sunnyside
Restricted information included 'the condition people were admitted for'.
'Cold-blooded killer' set for release; family still think he’s innocent
Jule Burns, who murdered sex worker, will be deported on release.
Opinion: Ngai Tahu concerns for native taonga with ocean warming and acidification
OPINION: The marine realm is witnessing the largest climate impacts.
'Wai wise': Residents urged to conserve water in Queenstown this summer
Water consumption has already started to rise rapidly following the end of winter.
Four cars collide, injuring one and causing delays on Christchurch motorway
Multiple emergency service vehicles responded.
Sexual predator's attempt to shift blame for offending as he now goes by a different name
The man claimed "we were born twice" to shift blame for offending.