'Disgraceful outcome': Councillor challenges government shutdown of gold venture
The owner of the land was working under an exploration permit.
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'Confused and disorientated': Concern for missing 85yo in sub-zero temperatures
Shirley Warrington was last seen in Rolleston at 7.30pm on Saturday night.
Person assaulted in brawl over football in Queenstown
One person has been taken to hospital and one person has been taken into custody.
Emergency flights from NSW fully booked within 15 minutes
Bookings for flights from NSW now available - but spots are limited.
'Feels insensitive to me': 'They Are Us' film-makers need to listen - Ardern
Islamic Women's Council says content same as live stream - objectionable material in NZ.
Brrrr: Severe frost as mercury drops to -7C in south
Despite the winter temperatures, most places can look forward to sunny skies today.
Thousands turn out for Matariki fireworks event in Christchurch
The event, run by Christchurch City Council, was held in New Brighton on Saturday night.
Political Roundup: The Democratic and equity deficits in Three Waters reforms
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Revenge porn: Man who uploaded sex tape escapes charges - victim 'gutted'
Police confirm no charges against man who secretly uploaded sex tape without consent.
Exercise creating heavy breathing, sweating banned in MIQ
Rule introduced last month prohibits exercise, like running, that creates heavy breathing.
First home buyer confidential: 'The dream of ownership has quickly drifted away'
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'Deeply upset': Owner of hot air balloon crash that injured 11 speaks
A balloon "hit by a gust of wind" crashed and hit a fence in Arrowtown, Otago this morning
A Moment In Crime: Murder at Mangere Mountain, the Claire Hills cold case
In this month's A Moment In Crime we look at the Claire Hills murder.
NZ Post worker shaken after receiving racist message
The worker was delivering a parcel on a street in Christchurch.
Four crashes in south: Car down bank, three people injured
Emergency services were called to the crash on SH1 at about 7.40am.
Archibald Baxter: The life of New Zealand's foremost pacifist
Frank Film tells the story behind New Zealand's first pacifist memorial.
Brrrr: Polar blast brings more frost, cold weekend ahead for most
Another surge of gales and polar air is on its way.
Criminals released back into communities after stalled deportations
Victim 'adamantly opposed' to release.
Firefighting efforts hampered after vehicle blocks nearby hydrant
Fire officer issues reminder to check first and not park in front of hydrants.
'Sustainable, resilient': $44 million renewable energy plan for Christchurch Hospital
Two new biomass boilers have been installed to replace the current coal-fired boilers.
Tractor tragedy: Pond death of pregnant mum, toddler sparks safety warning
The pair died in 2018 after their tractor lost control and slipped into a reservoir.
30 crashes in south this week as NZ hit with strong winds, snow
More rain, wind and snow is forecast over the coming days.
'The edge of what's possible': Kiwi attempting first unsupported crossing of Antarctica
The journey is expected to take about 110 days.
Fatality and serious injuries after two crashes overnight
A person has died and several others seriously injured in Canterbury and Upper Hutt.
'I really wanted to kill you': Pool rage man convicted of trying to drown lifeguard
"You should be glad I let you up because I really wanted to kill you."
Analysis: Everyone wants saliva testing in MIQ, so why are we still waiting?
Progress on saliva testing is going at a snail's pace, and it's not MIQ workers' fault.
Bomb unit called to museum over 100-year-old antiseptic
The New Zealand Defence Force Explosive Ordance Disposal unit has been dispatched.
Wild weather: South Island battered by wind, snow
Rain and snow has already affected some southern roads.
Police seek witnesses to serious crash that injured four
Two people remain in hospital in a serious but stable condition.
NZ exclusive: Fergie to discuss new novel at Christchurch book festival
The Duchess of York will ZOOM into the WORD festival in August.
'I've got to get out': Hero golfers reveal horror of wedding day chopper crash
The players were two holes away from the end of their round when the helicopter crashed.
100 texts a day: Jilted man threatened to torch ex's car with her in it
One hundred day relationship ends in angry threat to 'get your car and burn you in it'.
Queenstown moving to reduce reliance on tourism
The district was one of the hardest hit in the country when the borders shut.
Polar blast: Wind toppling trees, severe weather on the way
Much of the North Island was colder than the south at 7am on Tuesday.