Fatal crash finding: Police should have abandoned chase earlier
Luke Savigny was going 130km/h and was being pursued by police when he crashed.
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Report paints Queenstown tourism as 'ogre'
A report released yesterday aims to reduce the industry's impact on the environment.
Passengers refuse face masks: Police called in
Employers advised bus drivers not to argue with passengers.
Woman's hair ripped from scalp in random attack
The defendant, witnesses said, appeared to be especially hostile.
Getting away from it all: Caravan appears on lake
A Wānaka man has taken self-isolation to the next level.
No extra wage subsidy for struggling Queenstown tourism businesses
Mayor Jim Boult said he will continue to work assiduously for the community on the matter.
1.6kg of cannabis seized in Queenstown, 25-year-old arrested
The man has subsequently been charged in relation to possessing cannabis for supply.
Calling all developers: 8000sq m section in heart of Christchurch CBD up for sale
Crown-owned company Ōtākaro Limited is the current owner.
'Extreme concern' as search for missing man unable to communicate enters third day
68-year-old Raymond Horn has been missing since Monday morning.
'It's my own fault': Coma, arm amputated after drunk motorcycle crash
It was weeks before he regained consciousness.
Unsafe lead levels found in Otago children's blood
It follows a contamination scare which resulted in a do not drink notice.
Heavy water charges, rates rise on the cards for Christchurch
The plan would aim to reduce the pressure being put on the city's water infrastructure.
Fatal crash between car and van on West Coast
The crash happened on State Highway 6 at about 1.22pm on Wednesday.
'Big misconception': Why Oamaru woman chooses to wear burka
She's Oamaru's first resident to wear a burka. She wants people to hear why she wears it.
Cornrow row: School's U-turn relief for student
Concern remains that school didn't understand cultural significance of the hairstyle.
Christchurch terror attacks: Police release evidence report, new details on March 15
New report released outlining the full police evidence in the March 15 attacks.
Marcus Lush wins by-election, will join Invercargill City Council
Newstalk ZB host received more than half of the votes counted.
Person injured after mobility scooter crash with car
Police were called to the crash in Dunedin at about 11.10am.
'Love triangle' trial cut short after accused pleads guilty
Joel Maikara Amohanga, 30, has been on trial at Invercargill High Court since Monday.
'Pride and sadness': Pike River team reaches planned furthest point in mine
The agency reached the roof fall, 2.260km up the drift access tunnel, on Tuesday.
Evacuation after smoke in tunnel near Clyde Dam
Emergency services were called to the incident in the tunnel on Wednesday.
Quake victim gets $236k in backdated ACC - more than half taken for benefits
ACC back pay quake victim Bonnie Singh more than $236K - but MSD take more than half.
'If I can do it, anyone can': Disabled 20yo launches real-fruit ice-cream hut
His dad suffered a brain injury while trying to stop a robbery. Now he's giving them hope.
Night stalker: Police may appeal against community detention
Police are considering an appeal against a sentence for a man who stalked his ex wife.
Recidivist offender avoids jail after biting police officer, dangerous driving
Justin Philip Witchall was sentenced to four months' home detention.
Wrangling Shrek the sheep lookalike good practice for young rugby players
The year 13 pupils had been watching the rogue ewe for some time.
12-hours from Wellington to Picton: Gale-force winds trap ferry passengers
More than the equivalent time of a flight to Los Angeles when their vessel finally docked.
NZ urged to test wastewater for Covid
Research group detects coronavirus at Dunedin's Tahuna Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Journey back to the gold-digging, beer-swilling West Coast
There are many highlights in this Gold Rush town and one-time Kiwi pub capital.
'Extreme haircut': Student told to undo cornrows
A Dunedin teenager is butting heads with his high school over his hairstyle.
Blazing saddlery: Fire at historic Oamaru business
The businesses' owner could be seen running towards the property.
Person critically in e-scooter crash in Christchurch mall carpark
Police continue to make inquiries into the circumstances.