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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.
Mauger’s mantra as mayor: ‘An honest day’s work’
Phil Mauger will be paid $200,000 a year for his role as Christchurch Mayor.
Jail term for man who stabbed neighbour
Paul Edward Brewer, 59, appeared before the Dunedin District Court by video link.
Woman dies after allegedly waiting three hours to be seen in overcrowded ED
Christchurch Hospital's ED had double the number of patients it was resourced for.
Students' ‘wife beater Wednesday’ caned by Christchurch college
Year 13 students had altered inappropriate dress-up theme.
‘Extremely violent’ man smashes up ambulance
A young man became 'extremely violent' on his way to Dunedin Hospital.
Potent Covid-19 variant surfaces in Queenstown
The more virulent sub-variant of Covid makes up around ten per cent of cases in NZ.
$90k salary, picturesque site: Why have only 3 people applied for this job?
You'd think New Zealanders would be jumping on the new gold rush like it was 1865.
One dead after car crash on SH1, Marlborough, holiday road toll moves to four
One other person suffered moderate injuries.
Two motorcyclists injured in Canterbury crash
Police have asked motorists to avoid the area if possible.
One critical after crash involving four children aged 10-15 in Christchurch
A child was ejected from the smashed car and is now fighting for their life.
28C: The place in New Zealand getting a taste of summer today
You'll need to slip, slop and slap on the sunscreen today.
Inquiry launched into Dunedin paedophile ring claims
The Presbyterian church is saddened by the statements that have been made.
Man dies on walking trail near Arrowtown
A man has collapsed and died in bush on a walking track near Arrowtown.
Murder-accused granted bail in fatal Momona stabbing case
A 20-year-old murder-accused man has been granted bail at a hastily arranged hearing.
Person critically injured after car fleeing police crashes
The car struck another vehicle before slamming into power poles.
'I just didn't think it was real': Teen recalls devastating crash that killed grandmother
Despite a broken collarbone, he tried to help his injured friend out of the car.
National ticketing system on the way for public transport
The National Ticketing Solution will be rolled out in stages, starting in Canterbury.
Potential new suspect emerges in Kirsty Bentley case
Surprise name emerges as potential new suspect in the Kirsty Bentley murder investigation.
Fifth Mid-Canterbury property confirmed to have M. bovis
MPI signalled last month that this new farm would likely test positive.
MP admits causing three-car crash in her electorate
Labour MP Jo Luxton rear-ended one vehicle, sending it crashing into another.
Missing 15-year-old, believed to be with 23-year-old man, now found
Family and police were concerned for her wellbeing.
Inquiry told of Dunedin paedophile ring
Alleged paedophile ring and destroyed records have surfaced during a royal commission.
Review: A bach and a private beach on Banks Peninsula
Under the watchful eye of the sheepdog kennels, Lavericks is a uniquely situated farm.