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Police scour Waitaki River for missing fisherman
Police were notified on Monday night that a fisherman was overdue from a day fishing trip.
'Devastating': Climate change forces eviction of settlement
District council last month voted to confirm the eviction of an entire Selwyn community.
'Hurtful comment' about unborn child prompts man to punch woman unconscious
The victim was left with facial injuries and a cut to the back of her head.
‘He was aggressive’: Ram that killed elderly couple belonged to neighbours
'We keep thinking, why didn’t we hear anything?' another neighbour said.
Deadly decision: Driver saw motorcyclist coming but pulled out in front of him anyway
Anthony Keen died at the scene after hitting Chapman's car as she turned in front of him.
‘Gone berserk’: Ongoing vandals plague small town's public toilets
Toilet block has been hit by vandals many times, forcing council to explore new solutions.
Auckland Council vs Ranfurly Village over $650k fees - who won?
Arguments for lower fees were based on a Ryman case where amounts were cut by 79 per cent.
Christchurch’s new Catholic cathedral to be built on same site as last one
The original Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament was demolished in 2020 after quake damage.
‘Vulnerable’ drug mule spent more on airfares than what he earned transporting meth
The cost of the airfare exceeded what Natia Tupai was paid to carry the drugs.
Preparing for war: Behind the lines with the NZ Army
Soldiers assembled for the biggest training exercise since 2017.
Jailed man told to wear ‘dangerous’ sign around his neck for beatings of teen partner
'You should have a big sign around your neck saying dangerous', judge tells abuser.
The glitz and the glamour of Dunedin’s Hyde St party
Unofficial festivities kicked off slightly earlier than 10am for some.
South Island girls' cricket team stranded in Dubai storm
Mum says parents on the trip have been more stressed and the girls have 'just adapted'.
Truck leaves trail of destruction in Dunedin's Octagon
The driver of the truck sustained moderate injuries, no one else was injured.
Son held ram in headlock and called for help after finding it killed his parents
The son went searching for his parents after he couldn't find them in their home.
Play it again, Sam: Our most famous actor on home, Hollywood friends, wine, and ageing
Sam Neill speaks to Kurt Bayer during wine harvest at his Central Otago vineyards.
Mum of 9-year-old boy who took his own life: 'Why couldn't I have saved him?'
Sage Ross was just 9 when he took his own life. His mother still cannot fathom why.
'You deserve the death sentence': Partner confronts Angela Blackmoore's killers
The pregnant Christchurch mum was murdered while her 2-year-old slept nearby.
Portrait of a killer as a young man: How David Hawken nearly got away with 1995 murder
Former hardman spoke to Kurt Bayer in a series of interviews while awaiting trial.
Prisoners spend day locked in cells after inmate scales roof
It’s understood the prisoner climbed up scaffolding at Rolleston Prison
'Pack a lot of punch': Why rams attack and why pet animals can be worse
Experts: It's not uncommon for farms to have one or two rams that like to charge.
Teen driver admits killing legal executive in crash
Christchurch woman Sandra Loveday was killed in the August smash.
Waitākere victims of fatal ram attack named
'Didn't deserve this': Elderly victims were reportedly attacked by their own animal.
Police shot aggressive ram that 'confronted' them in paddock with dead West Auckland couple
It is understood police believe the man went out to check on the ram and did not return.
Rugby club grieves loss after 22-year-old dies in workplace incident
The man died in an accident at a Mid Canterbury farm on Wednesday.
Rogue ram kills couple in their West Auckland paddock
It is understood police believe the man went out to check on the ram and did not return.
Dunedin house raided in 2009 hostage drama now scene of mystery death
Neighbours say they haven't seen anyone at the property for six months.
Watchdog says cleaning company engaged in 'cartel' conduct
Court looms but settlement agreement reached after cartel allegation.
Toxic mushroom death: Wellness retreat says Kiwi woman died at 'private event'
The 53-year-old went into cardiac arrest at the health centre and could not be revived.
House catches fire in Papanui, Christchurch
The house was "totally involved" in fire when firefighters arrived.
Californian 'surfer dude' offers to buy 'munted' house in Kiwi coal mining town
Property boundary runs right through middle of dilapidated two-bedroom home.
‘Perverse sexual gratification’: NZ gym coach jailed for hundreds of offences against young athletes
Gregory Pask committed more than 250 offences against the five victims identified.
Super Rugby Selections: Tele'a named for Blues return
The team lists for Super Rugby Pacific have been announced.