Injured climbers rescued after fall in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park
'If they had waited much longer... it could have been a very different story.'
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Covid-19: MIQ spaces 'extremely limited' until March
MIQ facilities around the country have a combined operational capacity of 4500 rooms.
Freedom camping numbers fall despite rise in domestic travellers
The number of freedom camping vehicles going into Queenstown Lakes has fallen.
Christchurch teen missing for more than two weeks found
Brianna had last been seen at her Christchurch home on December 19.
Mosque attacks: Islamic Women's Council relieved families will get more information
The information will include photos of the victims as they entered the mosque for prayers.
Air care: Taking to the skies with the Flying Doctors
The service is getting busier - and more expensive to run.
Krill paint Te Rauone Beach in Otago Harbour red
Summer stranding in harbour is reminiscent of lobsters washing up a decade ago.
WW2 veteran remembered: A century of cricket, tanks, and yarns
Kurt Bayer remembers Alan Burgess, the world's oldest living first-class cricketer.
South Island campgrounds teeming with visitors
The Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve campground has been at full capacity.
Person injured after car collides with truck in Christchurch
Emergency services were called to the crash at about 12.25pm on Wednesday.
Family seek mountaineers after 12-year search for missing plane
In 1962, the plane took off from Christchurch to Milford Sound and was never found.
Man reported missing before body found near Queenstown
A person was found dead in a car park by the shore of Lake Wakatipu on Monday afternoon.
Weather misery set to continue in south; thunderstorms, hail possible
Between 20mm and 40mm of rain fell in five hours around parts of the south on Tuesday.
WW2 veteran and NZ's oldest first-class cricketer dies
Alan Burgess passed away last night, aged 100.
Neighbours hear 'thumping' as victim seriously injured
Emergency services were called to Robertson St in Richmond just after 3am on Tuesday.
Liquor store director fined for employment breaches
Staff were being paid less than minimum wage through the dual payroll system.
Homicide victim was set to appear in court today - now his alleged killer is in the dock
A man will appear in court this morning charged with murder.
A slippery slope after diesel spill on world's steepest street
Firefighters were called to Baldwin St in Dunedin at about 2.45pm on Tuesday.
'Incredibly difficult': Rugby player's journey home from Covid-ravaged Ireland
Sene Naoupu is urging Kiwis not to take the country's position for granted.
'A family affair': Sea lions set to arrive in record numbers
Up to 20 pups are expected in Dunedin before the pup count ends in mid-January.
Man charged by police in relation to Linwood murder
Michael Joseph Graham died on Sunday following an attack in Linwood, Christchurch.
Gang land: Garden City simmers with rising gang tension
Trouble has been brewing in Christchurch with new gangs setting up in town.
Israel Dogg? Christchurch's most popular dog names
Apricot Strudel, Gnocchi and Honeypuff are among the dogs that call Christchurch home.
Gang shooting: Trio in court after Mongrel Mob leader's son shot
A group of men have appeared in court charged in relation to a gang shooting in Kaiapoi
Otago flooding a 'kick in the teeth' at start of year
Some farms received a quarter of annual rainfall in the first three days of the year.
'Pretty tough': Dunedin street stacks up with restored world's steepest status
The street reclaimed its title as the world's steepest after being dethroned in 2019.
Gang shooting: Mongrel Mob leader's son critically injured
Police said one of the parties involved had gang connections.
Christchurch fatal crash: Father of three killed on Russley Road named
The man killed in a crash in Christchurch has been named as Benjamin Simon Furze.
Unexplained Christchurch death: Police remain at scene of Linwood incident
Police are at the scene of a sudden death in Christchurch.
Kane Wayman homicide: Fourth person in court charged with Christchurch murder
A fourth person has appeared in court charged in relation to Kane Wayman's murder
All aboard: Kiwi boat sales soar as Covid keeps us home
New figures obtained by the Herald show 18 fatal boating accidents every year.
Police guard at sudden-death property in Christchurch
A post-mortem will be undertaken on the body tomorrow.
Christchurch terrorist attack: Victims' families meet cricket idols
The Pakistan national team is in Christchurch for the second test against New Zealand.
Heavy traffic warning for returning holidaymakers
Waka Kotahi NZTA has revealed where the worst traffic hotspots are predicted to be today.