Watch: DoC condemns bodyboarder's encounter with sea lion
Bodyboarder was filmed wildly swinging his board at a sea lion at a Dunedin beach.
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Dunedin beachgoer tries to fight sea lion
A beachgoer confronted the juvenile New Zealand sea lion at a Dunedin beach. Video / Darryl Jones
New Year's Day sex assault: Plea for witnesses to come forward
Alleged assault happened in the early hours of New Year's Day, say police.
Police have 'serious concerns' for missing woman
Missing 39-year-old woman was last seen in the Queenstown area on New Year's Eve
Shark bites girl: 'Something's got me'
A holidaying family's Christmas swim had the makings of a horror movie.
Sweltering hot start to 2022, with high temperatures forecast
Temperatures are forecast to hit as high as 30C for the start of 2022.
New Year's Day weather: What will 2022 bring?
All you need to know for your New Year celebrations.
Apartment explosion: Residents escape fiery blast
Queenstown apartment "fully involved in flames" after explosion.
Rhythm and Alps vaccine passes: 'It'd be pretty hard to be fraudulent'- director
No vaccine pass? Rhythm and Alps director says there's no point trying to get in.
Restaurant penalised for multiple Covid-19 rule breaches
WorkSafe has been looking into the business since September.
Jingle cells: Christmas holidays in court
Stolen stone lions, gangsters, 'speeding' Harley Davidsons, and a whole lot more.
What to expect from New Year's weather
A trip to the beach may be the way to celebrate the first day of 2022.
Summer deluge: Parts of North Island warned to brace for heavy rain, possible thunderstorms
Severe weather watch for parts of the North Island with heavy downpours on the way.
'He's going to be missed by everybody': Christmas day crash victim was making fresh start
Brent Cleghorn was turning his life around and was due to start new job on January 5.
Festive road toll of 5 'a real tragic start', top cop says
Seventeen people have died in the past 10 days.
Sunny spell for North Island, but heavy rain to hit Coast
Warm and sunny weather forecast for North Island as Kiwis prepare to see in the New Year.
Person dies after truck goes over bank; highway closed
The crash happened in the early hours of this morning.
On the hunt for Christmas presents at Orana Wildlife Park
"It's a really cool, fun day to celebrate Christmas."
Murderer denied parole as 'undue risk'
Dunedin killer told to work with a psychologist if he wants to be released.
Suspected drownings: Shock after two water incidents in just a few hours
One investigation is underway, while search for 18-year-old man continues.
Former doctor and hobby farmer admits animal neglect
Inspectors found dead chickens and deer.
Tragic cocktail: Motorcyclist dies hours after Limp Bizkit gig
Reenen De Bruin had MDMA, cannabis and alcohol in his system.
Wanaka harbourmaster quits amid safety concerns
The resignation just before Christmas has been called 'disappointing' by council.
Wellington set for another wet, wild and windy day
Gusts reached up to 120km/h in Wellington yesterday.
'Like something out of GTA': Man charged after botched daylight getaway
Robbery in central Dunedin unfolded like a scene from a video game.
'Constant roaring': Family's terrifying night as hillsides collapse around home
'It sounded like a major earthquake every time the slips went.'
99 misconduct cases upheld in southern prisons
Thirty-nine staff were fired nationally as a result of investigations over five years.
Pike River: Evidence of further remains found
Police hope drilling an additional borehole will reveal what caused the first explosion.
Dad emotional over possible find of teen's remains in Pike River mine
Father of Pike River victim says possible discovery of son's remains has brought solace.
Reserve Bank rejects multiple claims over fake bank notes
An urban myth in Christchurch has seen genuine bank notes being refused and damaged.
Ashburton intermediate defends vaccine pass for school camp
Principal confirmed Year 8 school camp will exclude unvaccinated pupils from DoC camp.
Tākaka Hill road restored after almost four years
The traffic lights were finally switched off on December 17 in time for Christmas.