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Yacht sinks on its mooring in Christchurch’s Lyttelton Harbour
Salvage attempts were made but had to be abandoned due to dangerous conditions.
'Inadequate, flawed' safety and protection before injured toddler killed by father
Coroner criticises child welfare agency for 'flawed' abuse response.
Flood warning with waves rising to 6m to strike North Island overnight
Cook Strait ferries have been cancelled from tonight due to the swells.
Dunedin bus hub fatal stabbing case: Youth accused makes application for bail
A trial date for the accused teenager is set for February 24, 2025.
Queenstown couple killed in car crash were expecting baby
Simran Shiuagani and Jamie Pitman both died at the scene.
Snow for Desert Rd, Interislander ferries cancelled as polar blast hits country
Rain forecast for most main centres. Auckland to hit 15C high, fall to 9C low overnight.
Nearly 400 cats killed in controversial competition
One man killed 65 cats, landing him a $500 prize.
Gold rush? Atop the multi-billion-dollar discovery in Central Otago
An Australian company thinks it could profit up to $2 billion off this mine.
'Use the good butter': Why Browns cafe in Remuera has a winning formula
An Auckland couple, who run three successful cafes, talk about how they fill tables.
'Unable to land': Landing gear fault on Air NZ Invercargill flight leaves it circling
A flight tracker showed the plane flying multiple loops offshore.
'Extremely worried': Family of alleged fugitive fraudster urge return
Nicola Flint is accused of ripping off a Christchurch rugby club of more than $100,000.
Cops crackdown on boy racers across NZ: Arrests, cars impounded, hundreds of fines
The crackdown comes after police were overwhelmed by a recent event in Levin.
'A win': Supporters post 'message from Dickason' about triple murder sentence
Lauren Dickason pens new note for supporters about her 'fair' sentence.
Multiple injuries after two-car crash near Queenstown
Five people taken to hospital after crash just before 10pm last night.
Details of Dickason triple murder to be probed by coroner
The murders of the Dickason children will be probed by a Coroner - as early as next month
Details of triple murderer Lauren Dickason's possible release
Will she be deported once released from prison?
Emergency services rushing to extinguish apartment block blaze in Dunedin
The fire was reported to be on the ground floor of a three-storey building.
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'I failed them': Killer mum apologises after being sentenced to 18 years in mental health unit
Lauren Dickason had no reaction in court when sentence was delivered.
Killer mum Lauren Dickason sentenced today for murdering her three daughters
A judge will decide whether Lauren Dickason is sent to prison or a mental health unit.
Paul Lewis: The contenders to host New Zealand's SailGP leg
OPINION: Auckland or Queenstown? How about somewhere else? Analysing the best locations.
Body found off the coast of Dunedin’s Brighton Beach
Recovery efforts are under way to retrieve the body after it was located this morning.
Connor Garden-Bachop's life to be celebrated in Christchurch today
The 25-year-old father-of-two died suddenly of a medical event last week.
Ex-top cop accused of 'insidious’ bullying, intimidation, 'unacceptable behaviour'
Staff allegations came months before John Price retired from police.
Embattled Invercargill Mayor takes month off after offensive comments
Nobby Clark is refusing to step down following a Code of Conduct investigation.
Too old? Too snobby? Forget what you thought you knew about staying in a hostel
This new upmarket Christchurch hostel/hotel-in-one is challenging the status quo.
Dunedin police wrap: Sister 'bites' cop, boozy Maccas run, burnouts
It was a busy weekend for Dunedin's boys in blue.
‘Like the earthquakes’: Truckie on Interislander describes what it was like to run aground
Heath Harper said it was all smooth sailing until they hit the South Island coastline.
Letters: Who's to blame for ferry failings; is NZ really a Third World country?
OPINION: 'We can at least be glad there were no tourists on board the grounded Aratere.'
New routes, cheaper fares: Jetstar makes major transtasman move
Jetstar launches two new transtasman routes, increasing NZ flights.
Stricken Aratere docks at Picton Harbour, KiwiRail boss defends ships
The Maritime Union said the incident could have been a disaster in different weather.
KiwiRail chairman to retire, board to be ‘refreshed’
Minister says the retirement is unrelated to Aratere incident.
'I'd take my own family on': KiwiRail boss defends ships after Aratere refloated
The Maritime Union said the incident could have been a disaster in different weather.
'Men would stare at my boobs': Who's having cosmetic work done - and what it costs
Kiwis are increasingly using cosmetic doctors to help hold back time.