Central Otago eases total fire ban after recent rain
The shift to a restricted season begins at 8am today.
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Drink-driver kicked and bit police after crashing car
Lagwesha Mercer, 28, was sentenced in the Dunedin District Court on Tuesday.
Murder victim Elizabeth Zhong's vineyard company $12m in debt
Carrick Wines had been for sale for about 18 months before it's sole director was killed.
'Drink-driving is a constant': Multiple cases over weekend
One incident involved a drunk woman fleeing police with two toddlers in the car.
Winter comes early: Summer snow in South Island
A cold snap brought around 8cm of snow to the Cardrona Alpine Resort today.
'Absolutely reckless behaviour': Critically endangered birds killed by drivers
This year has seen the second-biggest black-billed gull colony on the river in 20 years.
Aurora Energy price hike: Company bows to public pressure, lowers increases
It had proposed an increase of $20 to $30 a month for most of its 90,000 customers.
Grisly discovery: Human skull found by family on beach walk
It was meant to be a quiet Boxing Day ramble for Alan Clark, his daughters and spouses.
Have you spotted one in your backyard? Aussie spider establishing in Christchurch
The spider, Philoponella congregabilis, is known to crush its prey.
Diver unaware of search operation trying to find him
Dunedin man Kazushi Noiri began a scuba dive off Wellers Rock about 3.10pm last Monday.
'Lowlifes': Santa's Grotto ransacked again
Six windows were smashed at the building which contained floats for the Santa Parade.
Playing 'games': Man faces charges over 12 years of child sex abuse
Accuser labels the man a "real pervert" as defence says memory is key to trial.
Gardeners still underestimating potting mix risk - researcher
Simple safety practices can prevent 'a potentially fatal ... infection', researcher says.
Eight of the best school holiday boredom busters
From stargazing to dino digging, here's how to make the most of the school holidays.
People queue to catch whiff of famously stinky plant
About 50 people had already lined up at the gates at about 8am on Saturday.
Six people rescued after being stuck in snow overnight
The group were stranded when their vehicle broke down on Sunday night.
'It's our job': Warning after student sleuth confronts phone thief
The victim used a Find My iPhone application to track his phone to an address in Dunedin.
Partner takes wheel with toddlers in tow while 3x legal alcohol limit
After he was caught drink driving, a man's drunk partner drove off with two toddlers.
'Complete fail': New hospital parking charges some of the highest in the country
The first 30 minutes are free, but two hours of parking will cost you $17.50.
Monteith's brewery gifted to the Coast
The Greymouth brewery dates back to 1868; Monteith's was founded on the Coast.
Bruce Munro: Disgraceful waiting list for elective surgeries at public hospitals
Bruce Munro details his experience having hip replacement surgery.
'On each other's nerves': Neighbour disputes explode
Police say most conflicts have been over small things.
Country cricket: Sefton demolishes opposition to secure top spot
Opening bowlers Jed Roberts and Micah Campbell grabbed seven wickets between them.
Drug testing likely to be offered at O-Week
Drug testing was also available at both the 2019 and 2020 orientation events.
Dunedin family devastated after partner's terminal cancer diagnosis
Jonny Keen had been sick in the weeks leading up to a crash which saw him black out.
Auckland's water woes set to continue
A front making its way up the country is expected to peter out as it moves north.
Rain, rain go away: Wet weather hitting today - and it's going to get rougher
Sunday is set to be wet and even wild in some places, and the rain may stay much of week
A Moment In Crime Podcast: Chasing Ghosts - the mysterious disappearance of Amber-Lee Cruickshank
A Moment In Crime podcast looks at the case of Southland toddler Amber-Lee Cruickshank.
Vanished: The missing people of New Zealand
Inside: The cases of missing people in New Zealand in the past few decades.
Meet 'Chopper': Baby born 11 weeks premature in rescue helicopter
Kora Lord was born in the air over a tiny place called Hamilton Burn.
Christchurch mosque shootings: Corrections consulted international experts on managing gunman
He will be "managed under the most stringent custodial regime we have ever developed."
Overseas Kiwi buyers boosting Queenstown house prices
Median house prices in Queenstown rose to $1,050,000 last month.
Hokitika councillor's brush with death after freak lawnmower accident
A small stone, flicked off a blade, nearly killed Hokitika councillor Latham Martin.
Woman tried to carjack a nun while drunk and high on LSD
The male victim suffered cuts and bruises, and the nun was left with a cracked rib.