Skydive tragedy: Double malfunction led to fatal plunge
Californian tourist Tyler Nii crash-landed into lake - his body was never found.
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Sex predator's victim: 'He's still a risk'
Since being jailed, the 80-year-old has not undergone treatment.
Waitati man who sparked manhunt named
Police operation spread from the West Coast through Central Otago to Dunedin.
Nurses to go on strike: 'Offer from DHBs not addressing issues'
Union organiser: Staff are at breaking point and constantly worried about patient safety.
'Heart of the town' Vulcan Hotel gets new owners
One of NZ's most famous watering holes and its resident ghost can rest a little easier.
Sir Grahame Sydney leads South Island charge in Queen's Birthday honours
A posthumous award, an artist and politicians are among those recognised.
Heavy rain warnings issued for parts of South Island
Heavy rain and strong wind warnings are in place for parts of New Zealand.
'Boil water notice' in Ranfurly due to weather in Southern regions
A boil water notice for Ranfurly is to remain in place over the weekend.
Wanaka film-maker who caught Covid-19 on Mt Everest due home
Documentary maker Scott Simper will head home to New Zealand next week.
Famous book sale leaving home for larger space
The 24 Hour Book Sale will no longer be held at the Regent Theatre .
Public toilet rapist released: 'A very charming narcissist'
Moore followed woman to the toilets and grabbed her by the throat as he forced her inside.
Sir Ian v Sir Russell: Knights in new battle over TV sailing graphics
Two Kiwi knights are battling over the rights to America's Cup animation graphics.
Two Kiwi knights lock horns over America's Cup graphics
A battle is brewing between two Kiwis over the rights to lucrative yachting graphics.
'Sheer stupidity': Vaccination centre metres away from MIQ facility
Would you feel comfortable being vaccinated next to a MIQ facility?
Bestiality in New Zealand: Shocking extent of indecency with animals revealed
Shocking number of cases over the last decade.
Cold case: Reward sparks fresh tips about missing Amber-Lee
Nearly two months after $100,000 was offered, dozens of calls have come in.
'Jealous rage': Man who murdered young mum jailed for life
Samuel Samson was sentenced to life imprisonment after killing the mother of his child.
Canterbury's first VC recipient's quake-damaged plot to be repaired
Sergeant Henry Nicholas was awarded the VC for his heroic exploits in December 1917.
Four-year-old found walking alone down Dunedin road
The boy told police that he wanted to go for a walk.
'Extremely concerning': Surgical tools not properly sterilised
The health board has had problems before with unsterile instruments.
Man who stabbed partner 21 times in front of his children denied parole
The attack came after the 21-year-old woman ended their near five-year relationship.
'Well involved' house fire at Lake Hayes Estate
A fire investigator will be examining the scene.
'Get out now': Family fled wall of water, daring tractor rescue
Temuka local residents are pitching in to help out with the clean-up of the property.
Driver who hit six cars, police dog in wild chase had just been bailed
Just hours after being bailed, Liam Marsh came across a car with the keys left inside.
'Deserved a good beating': Violent outburst following theft of prized hat
The 22-year-old appeared in the Dunedin District Court on Wednesday.
Canterbury flooding: Rail network takes a battering
KiwiRail boss says repairs will take days.
'Live your best lives': Mother to two men responsible for crash that killed daughter
Thalia Newport, 20, died and eight people were injured in the February crash.
Live weather: Timaru, Ashburton State of Emergency, Selwyn Huts evacuated
Floodwaters in Canterbury have exceeded warnings "by a huge magnitude", Fed Farmers says.
Snowfall modelling shows scary future for Southern skifields
There were audible gasps from snow industry reps as a researcher presented his findings.
'Significant event': Parts of NZ bracing for major deluge, severe winds
The red warning notice is only issued for significant weather events.
'Stupidity': Man rescued after taking leaky yacht out without life jacket
"It makes us yachties look bad when you get an idiot like that," club commodore says.
Former rugby rep mailed meth around country in face masks during lockdown
The man also modified a heavy vehicle specifically to aid in growing cannabis.
Driver admits killing girlfriend in off-roading crash
Passenger Olivia Brown, who died in the crash, was told not to wear a seatbelt.
Pregnant woman flown to Dunedin from Christchurch because of full NICU
One night this month, there were 54 babies in the NICU unit.