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Anaru Moana homicide: Charges laid against third man
A third man has been charged in relation to the alleged 2021 South Canterbury murder.
Black ice warning: Truck trailer flips on SH8 stretch where buses rolled
It's the third black-ice-related crash on the highway in 24 hours.
Record demand to visit NZ city in winter spurs airline to add 250 extra flights
This is the 13th year the airline has increased capacity over winter due to demand.
Christchurch, Edgeware fire: Four people injured at property known by police
A resident on the street said a stabbing occurred at the same property earlier this year.
'Lacerated by glass': Tourist bus crash victims were in NZ for World Choir Games
Australian traveller says poor conditions made for a scary drive.
Could this be New Zealand’s next dark sky reserve?
The area could join six other communities in New Zealand with dark sky accreditation.
Christchurch icon ‘Radio Ron’ has died
John Truman, affectionately known as 'Radio Ron', was a well-known city identity.
Frank Film: How Tusiata Avia becomes voice of NZ Pasifika
'I was writing about race and justice – and why wouldn’t I be?'
Fatal housefire: Ex-wife describes elderly victim as ‘an incredible man’
Henry Matawai-Russel died tragically in his Hokitika home after a fire broke out.
5 underrated corners of New Zealand for a short break
NZ's most irresistible stays - and no one knows about them.
School holidays to end on stormy note; Relatively warm temperatures on way
Wed to see barrel over country before skies clear on Thur, more heavy falls on Fri.
'I'll never forgive you': Mum's powerful words to baby killer Michael Topp
Christchurch man who abused, murdered his 3-month-old daughter jailed for life.
'Fat in system' helps Molesworth Station survive dry winter
"We made a lot of plans to get us through the winter."
Mayor speaks out after 'tragic' fatal Hokitika house fire
The person was found unresponsive inside the home when emergency services arrived.
Wall of moisture, 'significant' rain to douse NI in last week of school holidays
Severe weather tipped for top of north about Monday and Tuesday, showers into the week.
'An HR cop-out': Why older workers should ignore the 'you're over-qualified' line
In a tough job market, there are tips and tricks for older workers to land jobs.
Lotto Powerball jackpot goes unstruck, rolls over to $17m for Wednesday draw
Three jackpots were won last month alone. Largest single prize claimed in '24 was $30m.
Fog, frost and black ice: Drivers urged to take caution this morning
Police are urging motorists to take things carefully.
Space operator and iwi deny involvement in lakeside hut evictions
An elderly fisherman wonders if he's been evicted for launchpad purposes.
Excerpts from my travel diary: 'I saw the South Island Big Cat'
This rare sighting would go unawares for 15 years.
'You don’t leave your kids alone': Woman faces charges after kids rescued from smoke-filled house
Police say neighbours prevented a tragic outcome.