'It fed her spirit': Stephanie Simpson's friend says she loved NZ's mountains
A friend has spoken about Stephanie's love of mountains and her plans to explore NZ.
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Scholarship launched in memory of teen who died after party crush
"The scholarship has given us a focus," says mum of teen crushed at student party flat.
NZ cricket coach spared conviction to save sports career
A national cricket coach has dodged drink-driving charges.
'Strong suspect': Police believe 25-year-old case solvable
Timothy Pridding, a 34-year-old Dunedin mechanic, was last seen in November 1994.
Crash driver still drinking when police arrive
Connor Vickery was tested nearly four times the limit after his spectacular crash.
A mother's love: Liver saved her son's life
He was a perfectly healthy baby boy. But then he began to look unnaturally yellow.
Slow China market challenge for Oamaru Meats Ltd
Oamaru Meats Ltd hindered by "congestion" just one month after resuming production.
'At their wits' end': Family of missing Brit tramper desperate for news
Police say 16 LandSAR members and two dog teams will pick up search at daylight today.
Student found dead in Makarora River was keen tramper
The bodies of a man and a woman were found by members of the public at the weekend.
Teen's song of remorse plays in court, gets him off drink-drive charge
He told the judge he wrote it as a letter to his former self.
'Age is only a number': Man caught grooming '14-year-old girl' in sting
He declared his love and said he was jealous when she had been speaking to boys.
Missing UK tramper: 'Desperate' parents fly to NZ to help in search
Thermal imaging cameras to be used when search continues today for Stephanie Simpson.
Bouncer's roundhouse punch knocked out victim
Victim was clutched a pie and wrapper when Zayde Forde swung his devastating blow.
Where is Stephanie? Fears for missing UK woman in NZ
Police will continue to search for the missing British tramper today.
Fears growing for missing Southland tramper
Stephanie Simpson has not been seen or heard of since Friday.
Four deaths devastate Otago town of Makarora
Pair of trampers found dead just days after two were killed in a car crash.
Runaway bride: The world's top spots for a destination wedding
When it comes to your own wedding, there's a lot to be said for skipping town.
Don't believe your ears: How The Bachelorette is playing with your mind
Reality shows have an especially active - and influential - musical score, experts say.
Second body found in Mt Aspiring National Park
The body was found in the same area where another body was found yesterday.
Police find body in the Makarora River, Otago
The body was located about 5.15pm yesterday.
Panic gives way to reality in flooding aftermath
As water levels drop and evacuated families return to their homes, reality kicks in.
Woman charged after motorcyclist killed near Moeraki
Motorcyclist believed to be on the way to the Burt Munro Challenge in Invercargill.
Southland floods: 'Everything is gone' Gore residents say
Cars and homes flooded after Mataura River surges through the town.
'You could all have died': Woman took ecstasy before horror crash
Designated sober driver had taken ecstasy prior to driving.
Having a bad hair day? At least you have hair ...
One bald male has fired back saying going bald was the best thing that he ever did.
Live: Southland flooding - Gore residents allowed back
Southland begins to enter recovery mode from a massive flooding event.
'Defies belief': Judge dumbfounded by maniacal driver
He mowed down several sheep, destroyed a fruit stall and slammed into wheelie bins.
'Absolute betrayal and disgust': Home-stay filmed woman in shower 40 times
The woman 'no longer feels safe in her own home', the judge says.
Hundreds told to prepare to flee as storms batter the South
While some tourists were helicoptered out today, others remain stranded overnight.
Caution urged after gardeners struck by Legionnaires' disease
Two suspected deaths and dozen of cases linked to the hidden hazard in potting mix.
Heavy rain warning for Otago headwaters
Fiordland, Westland and the headwaters of Otago lakes and rivers expect a drenching.
Family grudge believed behind bombing
A Dunedin crime committed nearly 60 years ago has it's first suspect
'You're a nark, you're dead': Man threatens neighbour with spear and patu in meth-fueled rage
The Dunedin man was 'self-medicating' with the drug, court hears.