'Atrocious': Police crack down on motorists using phones
The fine for using a phone while driving increased from $80 to $150 from April 30.
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Lancaster Park site redevelopment progressing
The history of Lancaster Park dates back to 1880.
'I wish I never took her': 9-year-old was watching grandad whitebait before drowning
Emily Branje died after being swept out to sea in September 2019.
Person dies in incident involving ride-on lawnmower
Emergency services were called to the incident in Rakaia just after 8.30pm.
'The memory still haunts me': Man sentenced for groping at Dunedin bar
Mark Stephen McNeill was found guilty of indecent assault at a trial in February.
Apprehension, kindness and cruelty as Countdown reopens
The violent attack appears to have brought out the best, and worst, in the community.
Killer's death in custody forces change
Hours after his appeal for murdering Amber-Rose Rush failed, Skantha was dead.
Museum row: 'Authoritarian' leadership claims expected to be discussed behind closed doors
Museum board says 'outstanding' director has its full support.
21-year-old arrested after ambulance station burglary
A 21-year-old man will appear in court later this month.
TSS Earnslaw: 108-year-old steamship takes a rest
Routine hull-strengthening work will take place and new rescue crafts will be installed.
Briscoes: Report of knife incident at Christchurch store incorrect
"No such, or similar, incident has occurred," a spokesperson said.
No response to mayors' letter over journalism job cuts
A Southland mayor is concerned about dwindling journalist numbers in the area.
Lack of rules around underwater noise endangering animals - institute
Noise from pile driving, ports and boats can cause deafness in whales and dolphins.
Southern health board to outsource cancer treatment
The radiation oncology treatment waiting list reportedly stands at a record 157 patients.
'They all came along at once': Offers pouring in after jobseeker's story
Courtney Ralston, 19, was born with rare genetic disorder Sturge-Weber Syndrome.
Rain most in five months but not enough
18.2mm fell in Dunedin and between 9.6mm and 40.4mm fell in other parts of the south.
Cyclist near 'cut in half' taking shortcut on airport runway
The near miss has highlighted wider problems at the airport and further afield.
'Nothing changes': Current staff member of under-fire Canterbury Museum speaks out
Staff say museum's leadership "authoritarian" and "controlled by director".
Two King Cobras arrested, five people charged over assaults in Christchurch
The new arrests follow the arrests of three other men last Friday.
Staff return to scene of supermarket attack for blessing
A large group of staff gathered for the building's blessing just after 11am.
'Greatly relieved': NG building owners halt destruction of building - for now
A hearing to argue the matter is expected to be held in August.
First snowfall of the year hits south, heavy rain watch for parts of North Island
Unsettled weather conditions are expected around the country today.
'We've got positive cash flow': Queenstown high-flyer defying Covid-19
At least one Queenstown tourism operator believes he's benefited from Covid-19.
'Overburdened, stressed': Museum staff allege 'authoritarian' management style
Long-serving director has full support of the museum board.
One dead after three-car crash north of Christchurch
Emergency services rushed to the scene just after midday.
59-year-old man arrested in relation to firearms incident on West Coast
Armed police were seen in Dunedin earlier today making enquiries to locate the man.
'Wouldn't have survived another night': Hunters find injured biker after 27 hours
Three 18-year-olds were in their four-wheel-drive when they spotted the motorbike.
Hunters to have bigger role in tahr management
Hunters will play a major part in control efforts in the South Rakaia/Rangitata area.
Helicopter company charged over crash that killed three people
The pilot and two Department of Conservation employees died in the 2018 crash.
'From summer to winter': Temperatures set to plunge in matter of hours
A series of fronts are forecast to move over the country from the southwest on Tuesday.
Mother's Day meltdown: Woman throws hot coffee in police officer's face
The constable was hospitalised with burns to her scalp and face after the alleged attack.
'I will never stop': Family enlist plane, drone to search for missing dogs
Floss and Scruff went missing last month leaving behind their four-week-old puppies.
'I thought he was going to come for me next' - Supermarket stabbing witness
"He briefly looked in my direction, and I thought he was going to come for me next."
Injured supermarket customer: 'Is my wife OK?'
Witnesses at the scene say there was 'chaos' as the attack unfolded.