Missing Maruia Falls swimmer identified, bad conditions hampers search
Visibility was reportedly an issue throughout the weekend.
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Public submissions on future of Christchurch stadium close today
Residents can have their say on whether to continue, pause or scrap the project.
Climate change: 'Managed retreat' for South Dunedin
Up to 12,000 residents in low-lying suburbs vulnerable to storm surges and liquefaction.
Are these the most comfortable beds in Antarctica?
Luxury pods from a 'galaxy far, far away' hope to draw visitors to Antarctica.
Sex offender jailed 'for safety'
Concerns about child sex offender being held in remand wing.
John MacDonald: Adult nappies and a wetsuit - how could this happen?
OPINION: We are letting down our older people in New Zealand.
Aussie passengers 'dumped' at Chch airport with no accommodation after flight diverted
"They were absolutely no help whatsoever, the crew just got off and went home."
Bystanders avert disaster after stopping 'swerving' drunk driver
Good samaritans stepped in to stop a dangerous driver from swerving all over the road.
Driver may have been drinking before crashing into South Dunedin house
The man was processed for drink-driving and elected for a blood sample to be taken.
No high-ladder fire trucks for most of country after breakdown
There are no high ladder trucks from Hamilton to Dunedin.
'I have to carry her': Mosque attack survivor's pilgrimage in wife's memory
Husna Ahmed was shot saving children at Al Noor Mosque
'Something to live for': Judge allows Mobster to hold baby son before prison
Three generations of Mongrel Mob family in one court.
Is this the biggest concert coming to NZ in 2023?
Legendary rock band to perform two stadium shows in NZ with Post Malone.
Person injured after van flips, lands in paddock
One patient was transported to Christchurch Hospital in a moderate condition.
Country Calendar kerfuffle: 'Every sector has a Geoff Ross annoying the old school'
No one has to follow a disruptor if they don't want to.
Opinion: Sockburn killing - The buck stops with you, minister
The man accused of killing Laisa Waka Tunidau in random attack was in mental health care.
ChCh stabbing: No resignations at mental health facility since attack
Other media have reported several staff members have resigned since the incident.
Car driven through red light at 124km/h before fatal crash
Sunny Mikaiera Nepia has admitted his high-speed dangerous driving killed a woman.
Case of mum accused of murdering her three daughters back in court
Liané, Maya and Karla were found dead at their Timaru home.
'Judged by God': Victim's family speaks to gunman in court
Krishan Ranui Dick-Karetai was sentenced to six years and 11 months' imprisonment.
'Angry': Review ordered into how murder-accused was released from mental health unit
Canterbury District Health Board has announced it is carrying out a review.
Stench 'extraordinarily unlikely' to cause long-term problems - official
People are reportedly experiencing nausea, headaches and disrupted sleep.
Person winched from vessel off Banks Peninsula after safety locator beacon activated
A safety locator beacon was activated off Lyttelton Harbour.
I detest what he did, but driver in fatal crash shouldn't be in prison
OPINION: How do we know what life in prison is going to do to him? Do for him?
Car fanatics apologise after Dunedin events, say things got out of hand
About 500 cars flooded Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium car park on Saturday.
'Akin to torture': Couple found guilty of elder abuse of man with dementia
The man was kept locked up at home most of each day.
Grieving families wanted harsher sentence for crash driver
Tyreese Fleming was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison.
Two injured after crash between car and bus in Christchurch
The collision is blocking the southbound lane of Greers Rd.
Weather: Rain, snow, sun and wind forecast for the country today
Road snowfall warnings have also been issued for the South Island.
Grieving families wanted harsher sentence for Timaru crash driver
Tyreese Stuart Fleming has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for the crash.
Former Canterbury DHB boss running for mayor of Christchurch
He was the chief executive of the health board for 12 years.
Hamish Clark: Bromley Residents ask Council what right they have to s**t in their homes
OPINION: I feel sorry for residents living with the constant stink.
Random killing of mother: Health Minister expresses condolences to grieving family
Documents show staffing crisis at Hillmorton was escalated by health officials in January.