Marcus Lush wins by-election, will join Invercargill City Council
Newstalk ZB host received more than half of the votes counted.
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Person injured after mobility scooter crash with car
Police were called to the crash in Dunedin at about 11.10am.
'Love triangle' trial cut short after accused pleads guilty
Joel Maikara Amohanga, 30, has been on trial at Invercargill High Court since Monday.
'Pride and sadness': Pike River team reaches planned furthest point in mine
The agency reached the roof fall, 2.260km up the drift access tunnel, on Tuesday.
Evacuation after smoke in tunnel near Clyde Dam
Emergency services were called to the incident in the tunnel on Wednesday.
Quake victim gets $236k in backdated ACC - more than half taken for benefits
ACC back pay quake victim Bonnie Singh more than $236K - but MSD take more than half.
'If I can do it, anyone can': Disabled 20yo launches real-fruit ice-cream hut
His dad suffered a brain injury while trying to stop a robbery. Now he's giving them hope.
Night stalker: Police may appeal against community detention
Police are considering an appeal against a sentence for a man who stalked his ex wife.
Recidivist offender avoids jail after biting police officer, dangerous driving
Justin Philip Witchall was sentenced to four months' home detention.
Wrangling Shrek the sheep lookalike good practice for young rugby players
The year 13 pupils had been watching the rogue ewe for some time.
12-hours from Wellington to Picton: Gale-force winds trap ferry passengers
More than the equivalent time of a flight to Los Angeles when their vessel finally docked.
NZ urged to test wastewater for Covid
Research group detects coronavirus at Dunedin's Tahuna Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Journey back to the gold-digging, beer-swilling West Coast
There are many highlights in this Gold Rush town and one-time Kiwi pub capital.
'Extreme haircut': Student told to undo cornrows
A Dunedin teenager is butting heads with his high school over his hairstyle.
Blazing saddlery: Fire at historic Oamaru business
The businesses' owner could be seen running towards the property.
Person critically in e-scooter crash in Christchurch mall carpark
Police continue to make inquiries into the circumstances.
Person freed from car after crash in Lewis Pass
Emergency services were called to the crash on Lewis Pass Rd about 10:25am.
Never before seen quake photos to be released to mark 10th anniversary
The online exhibition will go live on February 22.
Hungry Traveller: A big bite of Queenstown
Eight places to eat and drink in this Remarkable southern city.
Christchurch crash victim an 'inspirational student'
Police were alerted to the crash on South Eyre Rd in Swannanoa about 3.30pm on Monday.
RNZ and TVNZ Christchurch moving in together
Approximately 15 RNZ staff will move to the new building.
'Love triangle' turns sour, leads to alleged murder attempt
Joel Maikara Amohanga, 30, faces four charges including attempted murder.
Two crashes in Canterbury: One serious, one fatal
Investigations into the crash are ongoing.
Man viciously bashed by pair seeking drugs
Kidney split and blood sprayed over walls and ceiling during brutal beating.
Auckland students jet out of city despite lockdown
Rules allow the students to leave Auckland for the cities where they study.
Covid-19: Christchurch earthquake memorial to go ahead, for now
Monday will mark 10 years since the aftershock hit, killing 185 people.
Search under way in gully for missing woman seen in 'distress'
The search began last night after members of the public raised concerns.
Base jumper 'bounces 20m or more' down cliff near Wanaka
The woman, believed to be in her 50s, had been base jumping in the Matukituki Valley.
One person injured in boat fire in Admiralty Bay
A person with burn injuries was flown to Wellington Hospital.
Lead contamination: Mayor staying mum over contradicting health board claims
The mayor said they did not go public with August test results after advice from the SDHB.
'Definitely deliberate': Vehicles believed to be involved in more bird deaths
It follows about 30 protected red-billed gulls being killed a week ago.
'My heart just broke': Dad's grief as memorial to daughter trashed by vandals
"I just want her to know how much her dad loved her."
Autistic boy's brutal death: A father's grief 'trapped in the pain'
Grieving dad: "I cherished every second with him".
DHB and council at odds over public information about lead levels in water
More than 1000 people have had their blood tested for lead contamination in four days.