Badly sunburnt stranded dolphin put down
Staff were surprised by its location as no water was visible for quite some distance.
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Flasher on the loose as police warn women
Reports of man exposing himself - and even indecently assaulting women
Lucky escape as boat flips at 'treacherous' Tairua bar
Coastguard says it was low tide at the time the boat capsized.
Water incidents: Man dies off Canterbury coast; search for person at Hamilton Gardens
There has been a host of issues on the water around New Zealand today.
Homicide probe launched after baby dies in hospital of 'serious injuries'
The child was admitted to Christchurch Hospital on New Year's Eve and died yesterday
Perfect storm: Where are you most likely to be struck by lightning?
One district has nearly 50 per cent more lightning strikes than anywhere else.
Hero NY Day hot air balloon rescue: Pilot saved after rope wraps around neck
Pilot who got engaged on Christmas Day is recovering in hospital after a horror accident.
Police probe after baby admitted to Christchurch Hospital with serious injuries
The police are examining a Wainoni home to find out what happened.
Inquiry into hot air balloon crash after pilot thrown from basket, dragged
Witnesses of the crash in Ashburton are being sought after one person was injured.
New Year's Day hot air balloon incident - person rushed to hospital
The incident happened just after 9am this morning in Ashburton.
Sweltering hot start to 2022, with high temperatures forecast
Temperatures are forecast to hit as high as 30C for the start of 2022.
New Year's Day weather: What will 2022 bring?
All you need to know for your New Year celebrations.
Lisa Carrington, Sophie Pascoe among new dames and knights
More than 180 New Zealanders recognised in New Year honours.
'Angry and heartbroken': DJs caught up in NZ's Omicron storm; replacement festival acts named
Fat Freddy's Drop steps up as replacement act.
'Pretence they were MDMA': Drug testing law in effect from New Year's
Festival organisers are no longer at risk of prosecution under section 12 for drug use.
Restaurant penalised for multiple Covid-19 rule breaches
WorkSafe has been looking into the business since September.
Jingle cells: Christmas holidays in court
Stolen stone lions, gangsters, 'speeding' Harley Davidsons, and a whole lot more.
Body recovered from Waimakariri River, likely that of missing 18 yr old
The 18-year-old has been missing since last Wednesday.
Eighteen kakī chicks hatch over three days
The critically endangered chicks hatched between Christmas Eve and Boxing Day.
'They've stolen Christmas': Mum gutted after thief steals her car packed with gifts
"If they needed help, they could have asked, rather than steal Christmas."
Festive road toll of 5 'a real tragic start', top cop says
Seventeen people have died in the past 10 days.
Beat the Heat: NZ's best local swimming spots
Cool off this summer at one of New Zealand's best swimming holes.
On the hunt for Christmas presents at Orana Wildlife Park
"It's a really cool, fun day to celebrate Christmas."
Kiwi Xmas: Air NZ expects 30,000 people today
New Zealanders have eagerly taken to the skies and roads this Christmas eve.
Suspected drownings: Shock after two water incidents in just a few hours
One investigation is underway, while search for 18-year-old man continues.
'My idea of bringing some love': Wizard wants to run for local mayor
The Wizard says he will run for Christchurch mayor in next year's local body elections.
Two emergency water incidents in one day: Search resumes for missing swimmer
It was the second emergency water incident in the area yesterday.
Motorcyclist killed in collision with freight train in Canterbury
The incident happened about 5.30pm near Otaio.
Guilty: Man admits bashing police dog, denies he used hammer
Offender says he was afraid of the police dog and that's why he lashed out.
Tragic cocktail: Motorcyclist dies hours after Limp Bizkit gig
Reenen De Bruin had MDMA, cannabis and alcohol in his system.
$80m rip-off: Fraudster jailed eight years after rich-listers left out of pocket
Kelly Tonkin's confession to staff: 'There are no innocent explanations.'
Crewman admits leaving vessel's bridge before collision
Crewman left bridge to make some food and wake skipper.
Bystanders foil cash snatch
The deportee offender from Australia will be sentenced in February.
'Constant roaring': Family's terrifying night as hillsides collapse around home
'It sounded like a major earthquake every time the slips went.'