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Southland man charged with poisoning more than 200 trees
A 54-year-old was charged with criminal damage and will appear in court this month.
Four injured, two seriously following rural Canterbury crash
The collision sparked a large emergency service callout.
Drink-driver’s iPhone dobs him in after car crash by alerting police immediately
The driver hit a tree while intoxicated and his phone automatically called police.
Suspicious device brings evacuations, road blocks in Christchurch
Police have confirmed they are responding to the incident on Ferry Rd.
Hotel review: Whales, walks, wines - why Kaikōura should be more than a pitstop
With a beachfront location and luxurious facilities, it's worth lingering longer.
Policies thrown on bonfire, huge Pacific drug bust & quake frustration growing | Focus Morning Bulletin: 9 February, 2023
PM Chris Hipkins throws policies on the bonfire, half a billion dollar drug bust and frustration growing in Turkey/Syria over quake response in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Staffer stabbed during youth justice facility escape attempt
Offenders believed to have taken advantage of inexperienced staff, poor maintenance.
Stop a while: Why Te Anau is more than just a launching pad
Fiordland's best attractions begin with a visit to this gateway town; don't rush through.
Christchurch man charged with assault following Bryndwr death
Christchurch police have arrested a man following an incident at a residential address.
Coroner considering inquest into murder of Christchurch woman Juliana Herrera in bid to save future lives
Coroner considering inquest into murder of Chch woman and her recently paroled killer.
Christchurch swimmers bloodied, hospitalised after 30 weekend rescues
Lifeguards dealt with two major incidents at Taylors Mistake as the rescues racked up.
Christchurch men on trial over multiple allegations of stupification and sexual violation
The trial is expected to run for at least three months before a judge alone.
Rolleston youth offenders climb on to roof after breaking out of their units
All five were brought down from the roof with police assistance.
Gang members involved in motorcycle crash in South Canterbury
Several motorbikes believed to have been ridden by gang members have crashed.
South Island experiences one of the hottest Waitangi weekends on record
Invercargill came agonisingly close to breaking a 24-year-old record.
'We just want to know what happened to dad': Man found dead at house
The man was a 'hard-working, loving, caring' father-of-three, his son says.
Police investigating death, serious injury at Christchurch home
Police trying to establish how the person died after being called to the Bryndwr home.
‘Every time I close my eyes I see it’ - Top jockey speaks about ‘horrific’ day Megan Taylor died
"I can still hear her laugh."
Are we nearly there yet? Say hello to a faultless family road trip
A six-night Southland roadie from Invercargill to Te Anau and The Sounds.
Person found dead at Christchurch house, another seriously hurt
Police say they are trying to establish how the person died.
Kiwi soldier killed in Ukraine: New details emerge as foreign unit’s 'luck ran out'
Blue-on-blue exchange came hours before off-duty NZDF soldier shot dead.
Tribesmen MC gang descends on the south: Police on high alert
Patching ceremony and Burt Munro Challenge on gang’s itinerary.
Christchurch shark sighting: Swimmers evacuate popular beach in sweltering heat
City swelters under 30C for third straight day.
Banged up abroad: Fears for NZ economist detained on 'trumped-up charges'
Rob Solomon has spent 10 months in cramped Micronesian jail awaiting trial.
'Unnecessary distress': Dairy worker accused of animal mistreatment gets $50k payout
Kimberley Price is happy her reputation has been cleared.
Parole Board slams Corrections: Juliana Herrera's murder came after ‘clear failure’
The Parole Board have blasted Corrections over the community management of Joseph Brider.
Christchurch police superintendent of three decades appointed director of emergency management agency
John Price has been a member of the New Zealand police since 1987.
Teen pleads not guilty to murdering dog walker in Chch park
Nigel Wilson died eight days after he was stabbed multiple times.
Toddler died in washing machine tragedy: ‘Happy-go-lucky’ girl climbed into appliance - coroner
Coroner rules Christchurch toddler death in washing machine is accident, no one to blame.
Weaving kapa haka with healing for mental health
Young Māori in the South Island are thriving with kapa haka therapy in school.
Who was watching? Corrections release report on management of rapist who murdered days after he was paroled
Corrections release report into the management of rapist who killed on parole.
Juliana Herrera's killer - a convicted rapist - jailed for life
The man who murdered Juliana Herrera in her Christchurch home has been jailed for life.
Jail time for 'respected' West Coast man, 88, for sexual abuse
Allan William Walton got more than seven years for abusing 11 people since the 1950s.