Backpacker manager posing as physio indecently assaulted tourists during ‘massages’
Fred Pino-Bustos told one of his victims he learned a new technique on YouTube.
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Korean ski team including Olympian involved in triple-fatal Canterbury crash
'Losing so many lives at once is shocking and our hearts go out to those involved.'
Hit new film Bookworm inspires creation of 'panther' pie
A world-famous pie shop became the go-to for cast and crew.
Dozens of pride flags cut down in Queenstown
Last year's Winter Pride festival was also marred by acts of vandalism and abuse.
Queenstown for less than $1m: Cash buyer needed for goldrush town’s oldest building
"Rare" timber home started its life as the Ship Inn.
'A mess': Kiwi real estate agent in ICU after overseas crash not covered by insurance
Real estate agent Amanda Blair has head and lung injuries and serious lacerations.
Three people dead after head-on crash near Geraldine
hree people are dead and two others are seriously injured after a two-vehicle, head-on crash near Geraldine that has closed a state highway. Video / George Heard
Rock climber dead after falling 50m in Queenstown
The incident occurred above a public walking public track on Gorge Rd.
Three people dead after 4WD and people-mover collide head-on in South Canterbury
A 4WD and a people-mover were travelling in opposite directions when they collided.
NZ's cheapest houses: Retirees snap up $100,000 cottage in tiny South Island mining town
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The polar explorer's medal, the mystery millionaire, and the museum
A rare Ernest Shackleton medal potentially worth millions lands at Canterbury Museum.
Major rainmaker to hit South Island tomorrow, second system brewing
Moisture-packed weather system is set to slam into the south as another looms.
Sam Neill: 'I'm very pleased to be alive'
Neill chats to the Herald about his TVNZ+ show The Twelve and growing wine in Otago.
'Virtuoso': Legendary NZ ballerina Rowena Jackson dies, aged 98
Rowena Jackson died of natural causes in her Gold Coast home.
Kiwi lawyer's employer speaks out after tragic yacht sinking
Ayla Ronald was among the 15 survivors of the Bayesian, which sank in rough seas.
Queenstown Airport pays record dividend as earnings edge up
Transtasman flights boost for southern tourist hotspot.
LIV Golf rumours, First XV semifinals; and weight-restricted rugby for grown-ups
Mike Thorpe reports on the latest from sport around the South Island.
71 pilot whales die after stranding on Chatham Islands beach
All of them either died or were euthanised after it was clear refloating wasn't an option.
'You are a monster:' Dad confronts man who sexually abused his daughter
"Hate is a strong word...but Patrick Hart, I hate you for everything you did".
83yo left behind after suffering fall on bus trip 'pretty upset' with InterCity
Barry Gardiner said he still hasn't received a formal apology from the company.
Reports of a stabbing in Christchurch: One in serious condition
Armed police swarmed the address where the serious incident was unfolding.
‘Very sad day’: Christ Church Cathedral restoration grinds to a halt
Those involved in the restoration say it's not the end yet.
Cinema icons' 'groovy' home with private movie theatre for sale
Christchurch house with 1970s vibe belonged to the late Lang and Maureen Masters.
Controversial Kiwi billionaire eyes possible shift to New Zealand
The tech titan says he is done with living in the Golden State.
‘Pristine night skies’: Kaikōura plans to dim the lights
Lights should be turned downwards and off when not needed to reduce light pollution.
Drunk drivers, assaults, and arrests: Dunedin police tackle weekend mayhem
On Sunday morning, several drivers were stopped for drunk driving following a boozy night.
'Significant step up': The Hills redevelopment plans revealed
A full course rebuild will take place over back-to-back winters.
Crown says stabbing of dog walker was ‘reckless killing’
Bailey Messervy, 20, is charged with the murder of Nigel Wilson in Christchurch.
Woman duped into handing over $7k after being told she'd won a prize on Facebook
The victim was told she had to pay $5000 into a bank account in order to claim her prize.
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Severe wind causes Auckland Harbour Bridge disruption
Thunderstorms are possible for the upper North Island to start the week.
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Polar vortex clips NZ, strong gusts batter Auckland Harbour Bridge, more snow expected
Thunderstorms are possible for the upper North Island to start the week.
'Liability': 83yo left behind after suffering fall on bus trip
Bus company apologises after driver left food stop without elderly passenger.
Great-grandmother selling her old school
She paid $500 to save it, now it's part of her home.
Polar blast to bring more snow, hail, heavy rain and strong winds across the motu
MetService is warning wind gusts exceeding 110km/h are possible in Auckland.