Sunfish washes up near Dunedin
DoC was called and a team of four people moved the giant fish.
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John MacDonald: Christchurch’s shameful welcome for cruise passengers
OPINION: First cruise ship in Christchurch since the earthquakes.
'Random attack': Girls beaten up at Christchurch bus stop
One of the victims had just won gold at a taekwondo nationals championship.
'My ex was 13... do you mind the age gap?' Man jailed for sex with minor
Logan Westbury had sex with a 13-year-old who he believed was his girlfriend.
‘Lives shattered’: Man jailed after underage teens targeted, ‘plied’ with alcohol for sex
Christchurch man jailed for targeting underage girls for sex
Cruise ship passengers seeking cheaper rides on public buses cause havoc
Passengers disgruntled by steep shuttle fees into Dunedin stopped locals using the bus.
Watch: Youths film dairy break-in, parade loot in social media video
The video was posted to social media platform TikTok by the offenders.
Mystery flights over Antarctica as PM visits Scott Base
Unusual flying objects in the Antarctic are not usually the topic of serious speculation.
Jailed Gloriavale child sex offender loses fight to keep name secret
Man serving two years and nine months for offending against a girl under the age of 12.
Police shooting of Kiwi in Denver referred to grand jury
Grand jury to investigate police shooting of Kiwi in Denver.
Christchurch police arrest three youths after cyclist seriously injured in crash
Police blame peer pressure, social media and money for a recent spate of youth offending.
'She was just a girl': Judge to sex offender he sent to prison
On one occasion Mein gave his victim a cuddly toy and ring after a sexual encounter.
Major drug bust: 12 people snared in Queenstown dark web operation
A large variety of drugs have been recovered, having been imported for sale locally.
Tropical cocktail: Thunderstorms, heavy rain, strong winds and humidity to blast NZ
Unusual warmth will be dished up across the country, with a side of wild weather.
John MacDonald: Why should the slackers get the same pay?
OPINION: Fishhooks in the Government’s Fair Pay Agreements legislation.
‘I’m traumatised’: Home owners blame road after property crashed into four times
The latest crash took out part of the house's lounge room, owners now live in terror.
'I am very, very lucky to be alive': Man lucky to survive crash
A Roxburgh man collided with two horses on a dark road.
Woman admits role in 'retribution' killing of man in his Christchurch home after break-up
'Go and get him', woman urges killer couple.
‘Make her death mean something’: Parents push for free meningococcal vaccine
Grieving parents are campaigning for NZ to have a free meningococcal vaccine programme.
Ardern on Antarctica, climate research and why she brought Clarke
Ardern is making her first trip to the frozen continent.
Covid-19: Judge brands signwriter's fake vaccine pass protest 'stupid'
Man who claimed unvaccinated were being 'unfairly disadvantaged' sentenced today.
Parent slams Christchurch schools’ sex survey, says timing was ‘wrong’
'It's like the school trusts the media more than its community,' a student's mother said.
Eclipse: Christchurch welcomes first 3000-passenger ship since rebuild
Eleven years on, Christchurch is now a two-cruise-port town.
The All Blacks question Scott Robertson refused to answer
There was one question Scott Robertson wouldn't answer about the All Blacks coaching saga.
Man jailed for ‘feral’ sex attacks in van
Jahmin Mauna McNeill-Hulme drove his victims to isolated locations.
Driver charged over crash that killed teenager
Police charged 17-year-old driver with reckless driving causing death.
Arrowtown death: Mystery over Hong Kong visitor
51yo man died after collapsing in bush on a walking track.
Teen charged with assault of man in late-night brawl
A man was taken to hospital in a critical condition after a brawl of up to 20 people.
OPINION: Police need the power to pursue
OPINION: Police are no longer allowed to pursue fleeing kids in cars.
PM hitches ride to the ice with the US Air Force
Jacinda Ardern will make a second attempt to reach the ice and Scott Base.
Thousand of sexual harassment incidents at high schools - survey
Avonside Girls High School and Shirley Boys High School commissioned the survey.
Two arrested after meth lab found in Christchurch
Two people have been arrested after the discovery.
'So far, so good': Central Otago cherry growers hopeful for harvest
RSE increase welcomed but freight demand and a cooler start to spring pose challenges.