Mystery solved: Greymouth 'HELP' message revealed as children's prank
The message sparked an extensive search over the weekend.
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Mama Hooch rapist brothers transferred to new prison due to safety concerns
Roberto and Danny Jaz were jailed for more than 16 years.
Gore council chief executive Stephen Parry resigns
Parry has resigned after a feud with Mayor Bell.
‘Just nuts’: Sale of home with no toilet seat leaves auction room speechless
"As is where is" house sells for more than insured properties in nearby areas.
‘Definitely mourning’: Tribute to top athletics official killed in e-scooter crash
Kathryn Fraser was riding an e-scooter last week when a van struck and killed her.
Top New Zealand Athletics official named as victim of e-scooter crash
A responder to the accident broke into a local pharmacy seeking a defibrillator.
Sam Neill reflects on the Jurassic legacy, Jacinda Ardern and being alive
From Dunedin to Hollywood: Sam Neill reflects on his rise to the top.
All Black Tamaiti Williams discovers his tūpuna fought in France in WWI
'It was quite emotional for my family just for me to be here.'
Southland Boys' win national First XV title
The Southland schoolboys also snaffled the Moascar Cup off Westlake.
$42m in suspicious transactions: Tinder 'swindler' scam set to reach NZ's High Court
The account owner says he was not involved in any scam and claims ownership of the funds.
Car crashes into power pole on SH1 in South Otago
The crash happened about 3pm between Waipahi and Wairuna.
Infamous NZ conman spotted in Spain posing as wealthy aristocrat
The man with dozens of names fled New Zealand two years ago.
Search finds nothing of significance after mysterious 'HELP' sign spotted in sand
A search team touched down to look for anyone in trouble.
Children who lost parents in fatal crash remain in hospital
Three people were killed in the crash in Otago on Monday.
‘Can’t be the crime of the century’: Dunedin groper shows no remorse
A Dunedin woman who was indecently assaulted in daylight feels powerless.
Judge enters guilty plea on behalf of absent defendant
Judge says Harris’ absence showed “utter contempt” for the trial process.
'Stay out of trouble, keep your foot off the pedal': Judge's warning to teen driver who injured mates
One of his injured passengers needed staples to fix a hole in his head.
‘Very concerned’: Top lawyer worried after Community Magistrate declines to hear case
The association is calling on the Ministry of Justice to review previous cases heard.
‘You destroyed my children’s lives’: Man filmed himself sexually violating kids
One of the victims has gone from being a happy boy to being violent and depressed.
Green light for electric police car
A BMW i4EV to be the first electric vehicle used by the force in the Otago region.
'Blew a golden opportunity': Promising rugby league player jailed for meth importation
Judge pointed out the harm drugs can cause, often with children being the victims.
Man waterboarded ex-partner after strangling her
Blair William Hurndell has been jailed for four years for assault on ex-partner.
High school student seriously injured after catching fire during class
St John said the student has since been hospitalised with serious injuries.
'Win-win': Farmer keen for 200 hectares of solar panels
Proposed solar farm would generate enough clean electricity to power up to 30,000 homes.
Revealed: Man charged with murdering Yanfei Bao named
Yanfei Bao was last seen alive on July 19.
Sentencing date set for Timaru murder mum Lauren Dickason
She admitted smothering Liané, 6, and 2-year-old twins Maya and Karla.
This NZ attraction was called 'overpriced' by US media. Here's why it's happy about it.
“We’re actually thrilled about it," said the owner.
Government agrees to buyout deal with Nelson council
Owners of unliveable homes offered buyout deal similar to Cyclone Gabrielle one.
'Broken' mum wants answers after beloved baby’s sudden death
Taliah died five days after she was found unresponsive while playing with a sibling.
'Hideous behaviour': Kāinga Ora resident had backyard sex in full view of teens
The incident is the latest alleged anti-social behaviour at the Christchurch house.
Supreme Court reduces sentence for man who bashed sex worker with a rock, then fatally stabbed her
He went to the Supreme Court seeking to have his life sentence overturned.
Everything you need to know about viewing and snapping tonight's super blue moon
Celebrated night photographers and astronomers give the best advice to enjoy the spectacle
Man arrested in Te Anau after shooting a vehicle at a campsite
The 35-year-old man will appear in court later this afternoon facing firearms charges.
12-year-old hit by car in Dunedin
Girl suffers moderate injuries after being hit by a car.