Easter weather: What's in store for the long weekend
The South Island also woke to a cold and frosty morning to kick off the long weekend.
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Gore Mayor set to continue serving the community
Ben Bell would continue to work for the community that elected him.
Recidivist criminal released on parole - says he’s ‘determined’ not to reoffend
Nathan Boulter has 'significant' rap sheet including high-profile kidnapping.
Dog handler’s decision to release dog on woman was ‘unjustified and excessive’
The woman was hiding behind a hedge following a police pursuit.
Sex offender loses appeal; Prison term stands
Balclutha man argued the sentence should be converted to home detention.
Missing Queenstown woman Suzanne Frew found dead
Police found her body around 8.30am on Highview Tce.
Christchurch woman denies attempted murder
Katherine Mary Hughes has pleaded not guilty to attempting to murder a man.
Threat of violence against trans community attending women's swim event
Jennifer Shields, Qtopia lead, said she learned of the threat yesterday.
'Quit f*****g around!': Parent's outrage at teacher's sweary tirade
The parent alleges the school's deans defended the teacher's behaviour.
John MacDonald: Is it time for a zero-alcohol limit for drivers?
OPINION: I’ll take inconvenience over more tragic road deaths any day.
Kitchen fire injures Christchurch resident
The Avondale local's condition is unknown at this stage.
More Christchurch youth offences as officer assaulted, 13-year-old joyrides
A 14-year-old will appear in Youth Court on Thursday facing charges of assault.
Fire crews deal to laundry fire at private hospital
Crews quickly get to seat of blaze at St George's.
Man accused of abduction and rape of school-age girl in Blenheim
Police arrested the man after an incident near the Blenheim Railway Station.
No body, no gun: Hung jury in Christchurch murder case
Michael McGrath vanished in 2017 - his friend denied shooting him dead.
Christchurch street traps its residents in knee-high floodwaters for a decade
Locals have resorted to purchasing 4WDs to 'pick up groceries' as their cars get stuck.
National cancer working group forms in response to critical shortages
Crippling doctor workforce shortages have closed down some cancer services in Dunedin.
23-year-old charged with abduction and rape in Blenheim
The accused is due to appear in the Blenheim District Court tomorrow.
Thinking of an Easter trip away? The weather could be on your side
MetService projects a good weather week ahead, during a month of unsteady weather.
Star quality: There's no outshining LandEscape Wanaka
It's the perfect combination of spas, stars, cycling and sustainability.
Person arrested following incident at Blenheim Railway Station
Police cordoned off the railway station following an incident this morning.
'Everything at risk': The job ad looked legitimate, but now he's lost $42k
The PhD student was only looking for a part-time job but found himself in a world of hell.
Hell in paradise: The luxury holiday hotspot where locals are sleeping in cars
The rental situation in New Zealand's tourism hotspot is growing more desperate.
Incredible images: How extreme summer took another big bite out of NZ’s glaciers
Scientists left 'shocked'.
Christchurch Adventure Park loses appeal of $12m court-ordered damages after Port Hills fires
In 2021, the High Court ruled the company was liable despite not starting the fire.
Watch: The ID Dunedin Fashion Show
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Youngster, 9, involved in car thefts and burglaries in Christchurch
Police say youth offending is an issue being experienced across the country.
Whānau who want to switch to Māori role can swap from today to July 13
If you want to switch to the Māori Electoral role, do it today
Relationship between Gore Mayor and Chief Exec so bad they need an intermediary
Another councillor will act as an intermediary between them.
Young Gloriavale leaver's first taste of alcohol lands him in court
Redeemed Standfast was new to drinking, the court heard.
Former Queenstown barman dies, saves lives with organs
Popular Queenstown bartender, who died accidentally in Australia, a 'beautiful spirit'.
‘I want justice’: Man wakes up on birthday to find dog stabbed to death
'Good boy' stabbed in the abdomen and died from blood loss.
Corrections review refutes Parole Board claims over murderer's release
Corrections cancelled application for killer to stay at board's approved agency.
Five youths arrested in Blenheim after string of car thefts
Marlborough Police made the arrests after one of the stolen vehicles was abandoned.