'Stupidly hot': Parts of South Island creeping up to 40C
Metservice is forecasting a high of 36C in Christchurch and 30C in Dunedin today.
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19-year-old woman named as person found dead in Christchurch pool
Police were called to an Avonhead property around 11.30am on Sunday.
'I feel so terrible for them': DIY campervan explodes at campsite
UK couple 'lost everything' in freak explosion at a freedom camping spot.
Pinched: Trike thieves strike
Police alert after specialised tricycle stolen from charity.
31-hectare Christchurch fire 60 per cent extinguished, crews to stay on site
Eighteen fire crews and three helicopters battled to contain the scrub fire.
Man banned from Air NZ flights, Invercargill Airport after bomb 'joke'
The airport had to be evacuated after the "joke".
Akaroa bay closed after faecal bacteria found
The bacteria was found in a recent sample taken from Glen Bay.
'Annihilate our business': Owners shocked by Christchurch cycleway plan
The cycleway will provide for trips in the Harewood, Bishopdale and Papanui suburbs.
'Considerable damage': Drunk driver forgets handbrake, hits cop car
The defendant gave a blood-alcohol reading of 115mcg — more than twice the legal limit.
Alleged bigamist's ex-wife's 'happy tears'
Ankit Kapila married Nicole Macey then allegedly tried to bring his first wife into NZ.
Vineyard tractor roll victim 'true blue Central Otago'
The 66-year-old died after a tractor he was driving rolled.
Man charged in relation to puppy theft
Billy was allegedly stolen outside a dairy on January 12.
Major Queenstown lights show back with a price tag
Thousands of people have historically flocked to the Queenstown Gardens for Luma.
Summer scorcher: Temperatures set to reach 36C in south this week
Temperatures could be 12C above Christchurch's average for this time of year.
Owners 'truly devastated' after large fire at 105-year-old house
At the height of the blaze, six fire engines battled the flames.
Country cricket team's thrilling one wicket win against rivals
One bowler scored five wickets off of 30 runs to secure his team's win.
Nightmare dash after TV presenter loses laptop containing book
The presenter accidentally left the laptop on the roof of his car.
Jet boat and trailer stolen after owner leaves to get tyre repaired
The driver left the boat and trailer on the side of the road after 12pm on Tuesday.
Tourism turmoil: Owning Queenstown businesses not a cash cow
Brett Duncan is the owner of two Queenstown hostels.
Prison for man who led police on high-speed chase
Rory Smyth sent to jail after wild and reckless flight from police in Audi Quattro.
Boys' schools ask parents to pay more in voluntary donations
'Boys get the priority', says McAuley High School principal Jan Waelen.
Swastika on milk worker's overalls after Chch terror attack leads to sacking
The worker with the swastika tried to get his job back claiming he was "clowning around".
How to teach skills for workplace of next generation
Teachers aim to lift students' aspirations above mere grades.
Cop's run-in with the law stealing an apple led to lifelong career in police
A pioneering dog handler has been recognised as a "stalwart" in his field.
Jimmy Barnes: Rod Stewart headbutted fan in NZ, threatened to throw piano off stage
Stewart toured the country with Cold Chisel in 1979.
Irishman's Creek reportedly going up for sale
The property, a short distance from Lake Tekapo, is currently a sheep and beef farm.
Police gun buyback planned for February
The three-month programme will be based at police stations by appointment.
Person injured after tractor rolls on Central Otago vineyard
A police spokeswoman said the incident happened at about 1.50pm on Friday.
Anti-nuclear protesters kick-off global celebrations in Christchurch
It marks the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons becoming international law.
Scarfies 2.0: Addict property manager happy flat full of weed uncovered
If sold at $450 an ounce, the crop in the flat could have scored the men $476,550.
Fishermen double-bunking key factor in workers catching Covid-19
Canterbury District Health Board clinicians have documented their experiences in MIQ.
Corrections must pay white supremacist $3000
Arps was jailed for 21 months in 2019 for spreading footage of the mosque shootings.
'My body was shutting down': Crusaders assistant coach reveals Covid-19 battle
Forwards mentor says he was rushed to French hospital for a heart scan, fearing the worst.