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Man charged with kidnapping baby after armed standoff with police
Police described it as a family harm incident.
Thundestorm alerts issued around NZ, motorists warned to take care
Motorists are being warned to drive 'carefully' as heavy falls start in Rotorua, Taupō.
'Festive spirit may be dampened': Thunderstorms, tornadoes possible in grim leadup to Xmas
Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and elevated humidity levels are tipped for the next week.
Pavlova and Pūkana: Harry Potter star crosses Ditch for new series
The award-winning actress said it was 'unforgiveable' she hadn't fully explored NZ.
Watch: One dead, 20 injured in tour bus crash near Queenstown
The incident occurred just after 4pm.
Christchurch city park cordoned off after reports of early morning assault
A scene guard is in place as police make inquiries.
Second Supercars event for New Zealand?
If approved, 2026 will see two Supercars events in NZ for the first time.
'Unique opportunity': Ngāi Tahu's vision for Queenstown reserve
Ngāi Tahu consults the Queenstown community on restoring Morning Star Reserve whenua.
Canterbury man fined $6000 for driving digger through bird colony
The man drove through a large, black-billed gull colony, destroying their nests.
Watch: Hot air balloon makes rough landing, 10 treated at scene
The incident happened at about 8.30am.
Hot air balloon has rough landing near Wānaka
10 people treated for minor injuries after a hot air balloon's rough landing near Queensbury. Video / Wendy Davie
How stolen pounamu's return paved way for historic public sale
Authentic Tahutahi pounamu available only at Westland Greenstone, Hokitika.
South Island sport's winners (and losers) for 2024
Olympic champ Ellesse Andrews and the St Thomas of Canterbury College First XIII feature.
Police call for information over ‘suspicious’ fire at popular Christchurch beach
The fire in Taylors Mistake put nearby campers at risk.
Councillors face abuse over Israel settlement boycott decision
Mayor Nick Smith condemned the ‘crude abuse’ and urged respectful community dialogue.
Victim of Christchurch house fire named
The woman was found dead in her Hornby home following the blaze.
Probe into under fire Christchurch wildlife park finds zoo needs 'culture improvement'
The investigation was launched following animal welfare concerns.
Ex-Gloriavale man found dead in suspected suicide at West Coast hotel
Police say the death is not being treated as suspicious.
Anaru Eketone: Equality has been for Pākehā first and foremost
Calls for true equality grow as systemic privilege persists in NZ's institutions and culture.
Child rapist wants court order lifted now that she's a woman
Parsons abducted and raped a 12-year-old before taking her clothes for cross-dressing.
'Exciting new chapter': Richie and Gemma McCaw reveal big move
'It’s everything we’ve dreamed of for raising our girls'.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Government all at sea on faltering ferry spend
OPINION: This isn’t doing much for National's attempts to look like better money managers.
Teen who survived shock after climbing power pylon remains in critical condition
A witness said he was amazed the teen survived but did not know why he climbed the pylon.
Canterbury on fire: Behind the scenes with the volunteer firefighters
Firefighters battled wind, heat and exhaustion across Canterbury this week.
Murder in paradise: Who killed Karen White?
She was killed at her Lake Hāwea home on March 8 – but by who? Anna Leask investigates.
'Somehow, he’s alive': Christchurch teen seriously shocked after climbing power pylon
A witness said the boy climbed the power lines and touched live wires.
Lake Hāwea neighbour heard screams on day woman found dead
Karen Gaylene White died in March. The homicide investigation started in November.