Fleeing drink-driver pleads guilty to manslaughter
The driver was fleeing a liquor store robbery when he crashed, killing one.
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'Failed to check documents' - real estate agents fined
Agent 'failed to exercise skill, care, competence, diligence' over subdivision issue.
Trev Terry boatyard receivers seek buyer as ‘tough market’ hits
Boat company will attend A&P show as usual, quest for buyer on horizon.
Destruction of dog on hold after owners say they will appeal
Friends were out walking four dogs when two started fighting, then a third dog attacked.
Temperatures set to plummet in the South Island
Temperatures in Dunedin are set to plummet, with blustery winds setting in.
New twist in US billionaire's stoush over luxury lodge's 'visibility'
The 193ha Otago site was bought by the American billionaire in 2015.
Otago icon up for grabs - former Catholic church looking for ‘history buffs’:
Hawea charmer has RV of $1.42m and will be auctioned next month.
School not consulted on ‘completely inappropriate’ redesign of major project
The ministry is reviewing 350 new school builds and renovations.
‘Drastically unfair’: The landowner facing a 500 per cent rates hike
The Christchurch-based owner has challenged the proposed increase.
Pink fans book out city; $1000 a night for Airbnb properties
Fans line up for American singer's gig.
Storm strikes: Harbour Bridge temporarily closes lanes, tornado hits Greymouth
Much of the North Island lies under a severe electrical storm watch until 6pm.
Illegal gold mining? West Coaster denies $200k gold charges
The Crown says Peter Morrison was trying to extract as much gold as he could.
Dunedin turns pink for popstar's arrival
American singer Pink will perform at Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium tomorrow night.
Double injury blow for Black Caps, no call-up for Wagner
The Black Caps are down another pace bowler.
US visitor found Lake Tekapo transcendent, and all it took was a YHA and a travel towel
Take it from an overseas visitor, the best things in NZ are (virtually) free.
Phil Gifford: Talking points after wild Super Round
OPINION: The talking points after the latest round of Super Rugby Pacific.
Kiwi high jumper wins world title, smashes record
The 27-year-old Christchurch-based athlete produced a performance of near perfection.
The killer and I: My texts with a man suspected of murdering his childhood friend
The series of texts that led a reporter to being a witness at a murder trial.
Closures, delays on major highways planned for next few weeks - NZTA
A suite of roadworks will disrupt travel throughout major highways.
MP's iconic waterfront homestead for sale, comes with its own 'boatel'
Property also features prominently in the book Before We Say Goodbye.
Blink-182 bassist and vocalist Mark Hoppus fronts up over cancelled Christchurch show
'We got a call saying it was cancelled. What else can I do?' he wrote.
Australian man died after he went missing while fishing at Lake Benmore
Anthony Otworowski, 63, of Australia, was found dead last month.
Petition hopes to stop closure of Dunedin mental health ward
Ward 11 of the mental health facility is set to close by the middle of the year.
'I have lived with the shame': Women tricked into porn by Kiwi stand up in court
Christchurch sex trafficker now faces life in American prison.
Motatapu marathon competitor airlifted to hospital following medical event in Arrowtown
The Allpress Espresso Trail Marathon, which ends in Arrowtown, is taking place today.
Funeral fraud: How scammers make money out of fake Facebook links
Scammers increasingly target communities mourning the deaths of loved ones.
From 'perfect' day to tragedy: Family who lost 10yo in freak accident speak of grief
Tegan Chen died after being swept down Marian Creek in Fiordland National Park.
‘He didn’t want to lose it’: Businessman shells out extra $275,000 at intense auction
He was up against another determined buyer.
'It's a distraction': PM’s swift U-turn, will pay back $13k in accommodation allowance
Labour says PM 'treating hard-working Kiwis like a bottomless ATM'.
Trio arrested as Christchurch powerline thefts, tampering continue
A third person is facing charges over powerline tampering in Christchurch.
'Ongoing risk': Preventive detention for serial sex offender who abused boy in public toilets
David Morgan has more than 40 convictions for sexual offending spanning decades.
The lonely side-effect of rare disease
The doctors gave baby Claire six to 12 months to live, but she died two weeks later.
Don't you forget about us: Matchbox Twenty's first-ever Christchurch gig a musical spectacular
A nostalgic night with 90s power bands Matchbox Twenty and Goo Goo Dolls in Chch.