He was killed in a tent: The puzzle facing police as they unveil $100,000 reward
Simon Allan Bevers was found dead in his tent in March last year.
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One person dead after Christchurch crash
Emergency services responded to the crash about 4.15pm near Richardson Terrace.
Dad claims work stress behind 'out of character' assault on partner
Dad who assaulted partner of 16 years struggling to come to terms with what he did.
Family of late Dunedin man remember unique and adventurous character
"He didn’t think people really liked him that much, but they did and we knew they did."
Canterbury police call out power line tampering, ask the public to speak up
Senior Seargent, Roy Appley said the incidents have put people at risk of electrocution.
Snacks and a hand-painted coffin for ‘legend’ kayaker Jeremy Norbury
The 24-year-old's funeral was held yesterday at a family friend's house.
'Impressive' amount of rain to fall in South Island; heavy rain warnings in place
Both Westland and Fiordland have been issued heavy rain warnings over the coming day.
Police plea for information on Wānaka mountain bike death
A 58-year-old man was found dead at the start of a mountain bike race at the weekend.
Buried in the riverbank? Murder suspect had ‘highly-suitable location’ to conceal body of close friend, court hears
Body may have been 'flushed' away: Mike McGrath vanished in 2017, never to be seen again.
Fire crews battle house blazes across Canterbury
A dozen firefighters were called to Hoon Hay last night.
‘The lowest of low’: Tears as disability swing stolen, local mayor steps in
Cathy Baker drove home in tears on Thursday after discovering the swing was stolen.
Cop speeding at 182km/h with no lights or sirens avoids charge, says it was a ‘tactical approach’
Officer claimed he was trying to catch up with a vehicle he believed was speeding.
Rooftop siege: Tempers flare during eight-hour showdown in suburban street
Emotions boiled over during the eight-hour standoff involving a barefoot man.
Dazzling skies: More auroras to be seen in NZ
Aurora Australis and Aurora Borealis have been active following recent solar storms.
NZ's greatest living artist on his legacy, inspiration - and saying no to Elton John
Sir Grahame Sydney: 'I’m terrified I’m going to die soon'.
John MacDonald: The environmental disgrace beneath our feet
Pure, unchlorinated water is disappearing into the ground, says John MacDonald.
Prime Minister Hipkins talks schools, TikTok and climate during Christchurch visit
Hipkins was greeted with a powhiri and a tour of Heaton Normal Intermediate.
Weekend temp shock: Autumn's 'dramatic' cold snap, thunderstorms for cyclone-hit regions
The weekend's warm start will be shortlived with day-time highs going from 26C - 15C.
Watch: Father ‘nearly killed’ by ute in frighteningly close shave
Ravi Prasad said it took hours before he returned to a normal emotional state again.
Black-clad suspect hits four Invercargill shops in 25 minutes
Four shops were hit in the space of 25 minutes in early morning smash and grab raids.
Student group pleads for return of $2000 in stolen signs to avoid paying bill
Canterbury University Students' Association has arranged an amnesty for the return.
Review: Sting stuns in Christchurch with captivating set of his most beloved songs
Sting performed a sweet set of his favourite-ever tracks at captivating Christchurch gig.
Bodiless murder trial: Key witness testimony comes under spotlight
Lawyer reminds witness his evidence isn't to “fit in with the police theory”.
Earthquake hits Christchurch: Councillor claims his policy has ‘ground-shaking effect’
The magnitude 3.3 quake was measured 5km south-east of Christchurch.
10 Top family travel spots in NZ and Australia
Impressing your kids doesn’t have to mean jetting off to a distant locale.
Convicted murderer of Dale Watene appeals sentence
Sandy Graham claims she was a victim of a miscarriage of justice throughout the trial.
House fires: Christchurch homes continue to burn as abandoned home blazes
Yet another Christchurch home catches fire as a suburban street is closed off.
South Island aurora australis display one of brightest
Nature has put on a stunning display of the aurora australis in Otago and Queenstown.
Teen party killing: Money and food given to suspects on the run, court hears
Three people enter shock guilty pleas to being accessories after the fact.
'Make me leave ... I’m not leaving': Student faces five convictions after lengthy car chase
Police got involved after an interview at Silver Fern Farms went off the rails.
Bodiless murder trial: Newly-released inmate denied helping suspect cover his tracks
Ex-prison guard David Benbow is on trial, accused of killing his friend Michael McGrath.
Hanmer Springs: From softly softly to all-out adventure
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Top judge visits Gloriavale - what she saw in the secretive sect
Chief Employment Court Judge is taken on tour of Gloriavale Christian community
Pot-a-loo: Students hold weed party in public toilet - 12 referred to proctor
A group of students had a party in a block of Dunedin public toilets.