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Springer spaniel in dog box after setting his home on fire and leaving three puppies dead.
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Dozens of firefighters battle large fire in Golden Bay
The blaze is thought to be in the ITM building.
Christchurch Lotto player wins $1m, Powerball rolls over to Saturday
It comes just days after a young Maraenui woman discovered she’d become a millionaire.
'A fine balance': Robertson reveals changes to Super Rugby load management for ABs
All Blacks won't be capped to a blanket number of games in the 2024 Super season.
Family pooch burns down home after turning on stove
The canine was possibly in search of food.
Double tragedy: Father and grandmother killed in horrific crash
Young children were also injured in the two-car collision on SH1 north of Christchurch.
Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark recovering at home after surgery
Clark was originally scheduled to have a quadruple bypass but that proved unnecessary.
$9b Central Otago gold discovery ‘largest in four decades’
An Australian mining company touts NZ's 'new pro-mining government' in its announcment.
Kaikōura the busiest it's been in years
Kaikōura is enjoying one of its busiest summers in recent years.
'I’m a rock and roll star': Lead singer of top Kiwi band in court amid reunion tour
The Feelers lead singer allegedly failed to stop for police and refused a blood test.
True crime podcast: No justice for victim 90 years after love-triangle killing
Murdered man had two great loves in the last year of his life, and neither was his wife.
Father of 8-year-old boy saved from waterfall filled with gratitude for rescue
About 20 people helped free the 8-year-old Dunedin boy trapped under a waterfall.
Second crash on Canterbury road after double-fatal accident
It is the same stretch of road where two people died yesterday.
Police say nature of homicide victim's injuries unconfirmed
The 38-year-old father was found dead on a Christchurch street last week.
Police continuing to hunt killer of Christchurch man
The 38-year-old father was found dead on a Christchurch street last week.
Aerial footage shows how close fire came to homes
The dramatic images capture the scorched earth just metres away from structures.
Christchurch events: What's on this summer
Plenty on in Christchurch to keep the family busy.
'Too late to brake': Crash that left four dead likely caused by missed stop sign
The group was en route to the Gold Guitar Awards at the time of the quadruple fatal crash.
Watch: 'What the hell was that?' - Flour mill silo collapses in central Christchurch
A resident across the road said he heard a big bang and looked across to see cloud.
Fires along railway line in Kirwee, Canterbury now contained
There are no longer houses under immediate threat, Fenz says.
Warm weather to welcome Kiwis back to work
MetService anticipates a reasonably summery start to the week for most.
New Zealand’s largest private rock collection up for sale
Vince Burke hasn’t let his age stop him from rock hunting.
'Devastated': Homicide victim's family torn apart while police hunt killer
The 38-year-old father was found dead on a Christchurch street three days ago.
Collapse of an empire: How a South Island gang boss was brought down from inside
Kurt Bayer reports on the fast rise, and even faster fall, of an underworld kingpin.
'He’s been sent to us by God': Disgraced lawyer Chris Harder and his remarkable quest for Pike River justice
Former barrister Christopher Harder claims Pike River truths have never emerged.
Christchurch homicide: Police seeking sightings of car in connection to 38-year-old's death
The 38-year-old father was found dead on a street in Aranui.
How is the rest of summer looking? Forecasters take a long look at El Niño
The latest Niwa Weather outlook is out - and it's a mixed bag.
'All heart': Mother who died in house fire loved her community
Sandra Dunning, of Pukekohe, died after a fire tore through her home.
Dunedin man faces assault, damage charges and driving intoxicated
The intoxicated man challenged his neighbour to a fight but he didn't succeed.
'I was made for more': Underage prostitute hooked on meth tells story of survival
Sitting in a cell surrounded by gang members, she knew something had to change.
NZ luxury stay among gifts inside $500k Golden Globe goodie bags
With goodie bags like this everyone’s a winner, really.
Christchurch father named as homicide victim
The 38-year-old father was found dead on a street in Aranui.
Thieves spill jewellery fleeing Dunedin store raid
Thieves dropped jewellery, rings and watches after ransacking Princes St store.
Police search for clues, sightings of white Toyota, in Christchurch homicide
A 38-year-old man was found dead on a street in Aranui.