'Real quirky one': Teens abandon makeshift BBQ causing fire at church
The teens were cooking sausages but fled at the first sign of trouble.
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Watch: Miracle try leaves rugby world in stitches
A try from an Otago club rugby game has stunned the internet, but was it legal?
Epic adventures through the 'Trail Town'
From deep forest to golden high country on the ever-improving trails around Hanmer Springs
'Super round' scrapped: Plans for transtasman Super Rugby comp revealed
The transtasman travel bubble paves the way for a Super Rugby cross-over tournament.
Giant tyre fire: Accused named for first time
Emergency services were called to the blaze near Amberley on January 29.
Saving History: Last-ditch attempt to prevent demolition of NG building
The historic warehouse has been on the knife-edge of planned demolition since 2012.
Climbers killed in fall weren't exceeding their abilities - coroner
Conor Smith and Sarwan Chand died while attempting a route on the south of Marian Peak.
Queenstown rejoices at transtasman bubble news
Hotel room bookings filling up as flights from Australia are confirmed by airlines.
Restoration of quake-damaged band rotunda nearly complete
The Thomas Edmonds Band Rotunda is open and back to its former glory
Travel bubble reaction: Relief for South Island as winter looms
'I think every plane will be full from Australia to Queenstown.'
Two people injured in crash between car and truck
Both people were taken to Timaru Hospital.
'Game-changer': Transtasman bubble key to rebuilding - West Coast tourism boss
A start date for the bubble is expected to be announced this afternoon.
Canterbury consent replacement raises concerns about nitrates
Opponents to large Mid-Canterbury irrigation scheme say nitrate pollution is a concern.
Police watchdog investigating cop's behaviour at out-of-control party
An officer was caught on camera shoving a man to the ground.
'Complete cretins': Queenstown mayor hits out at disorderly behaviour
A video shows hundreds of people flooding into Queenstown mall at midnight.
Super Rugby power rankings: 'Scenting blood' - unpacking Crusaders' big fall
For the Highlanders it was about teamwork. For the Crusaders a lesson in humility.
Nine crews continue to fight fire near Fairlie
Nine crews are returning to reassess the situation this morning.
Multiple fires in South Island: Strong winds preventing helicopters from deploying
Hedge fire spread to shed in Southland; crews now fighting vegetation fire in Fairlie too.
Timaru's 31C scorcher breaks April record, hotter than Rarotonga
Parts of the country are having a hot, but blustery, afternoon.
Water tragedy: Child dies after boat flips, police launch inquiry
A second child remains in a serious condition after the boat flipped with five on board.
Watch: Easter chaos in Queenstown after bars close at midnight
People could be seen climbing trees and damaging lampposts.
Trouble in paradise: Seaside hotspot struggles as Covid bites
Kaikōura tour operators worried as winter looms.
Rapist jailed for 15 years - Crown to appeal for longer sentence
Crown argued preventive detention should be imposed; rapist sentenced to 15 years' jail.
Sugar dating warning: Woman says she was raped by sugar daddy
Industry leaders have one recommendation about sugar dating: Don't do it.
Teen refugee's honour beating live-streamed by own family
"She was hit so many times she couldn't tell police even an approximate number of blows."
Student airlifted out of Hopkins Valley after suffering medical event on school trip
Student rescued by helicopter from Hopkins Valley after locator beacon alerted at 7.30pm.
Watch: Kiwi cop calls woman 'skank' and shoves man to the ground
Police confirmed they are now investigating the officer's actions.
Some will die: Child eating disorders skyrocket, desperate mum begging for more help
Mum of eating disorder patient says there is not enough help, petitions Govt.
Former MP Colin King to shear again
King reckons politics could do with some of the passion and camaraderie of shearing.
'Weighed heavily': Home detention for driver in fatal crash which killed two
Annika Natalie Ludlow, 19, appeared in the Oamaru District Court today.
Christ's College apologises for treatment of former students
An ex-student told the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care about bullying at the school.
Tell us everything: 'Dodgy' funeral home claims under investigation
The Funeral Directors Association looks at claims of 'dodgy' directors, calls for evidence
'A lot of competition': Queenstown accommodation for less than $20 a night
The NZ Hostel Association says prices are down about 50 per cent.