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Fragile wetlands near Arrowtown torn up by off-roaders
Off-road tracks illegally created by negligent 4WD and off-road motorcyclists at Macetown.
Person arrested after Christchurch house fire; a second blaze is being investigated
An 18-year-old woman has been arrested on charges of wilfully setting fire to property.
Woman sentenced to supervision on drug, violence charges
Woman who has distanced herself from substance abuse says 'meth is the devil'.
Two critically injured, one airlifted to hospital, after Canterbury crash
Police were called to the crash at roughly 5.30am.
Surgeon surrenders practising certificate after attempting to murder landlord
Dr Ian Dallison fired a shot at his landlord hours after he was adjudicated bankrupt.
Motorcyclist dies just after police alerted to 'manner of riding'
Road blocked while police investigate.
Teacher had 'no idea' boy on school visit was missing
Boy on first school visit found wandering in street by mum, Ministry of Education notified
Wilful and fraudulent: Wannabe private eye who operated without licence sanctioned
Shane Casbolt was fined, reprimanded and had his security guard approvals cancelled.
Child sex offender jailed for nearly 15 years, continues to deny the crimes
Jury took less than an hour to convict man on 24 charges related to child sex offending.
NZ cities named some of the world's best destinations for New Year’s Eve
It's confirmed, NZ puts on a world-class NYE celebration.
'Cold-blooded killer' set for release; family still think he’s innocent
Jule Burns, who murdered sex worker, will be deported on release.
Opinion: Ngai Tahu concerns for native taonga with ocean warming and acidification
OPINION: The marine realm is witnessing the largest climate impacts.
Four cars collide, injuring one and causing delays on Christchurch motorway
Multiple emergency service vehicles responded.
Eye surgeon burst into former landlord’s home before firing shot
Hours after he was made bankrupt Dr Ian Dallison attempted to murder his former landlord.
Sex offender to stay behind bars - Parole Board says 'no progress' since sentencing
A dangerous sex offender has made no progress after more than 10 years behind bars.
Watch: Virtual tour of completed Christ Church Cathedral released
The $154 million restoration project to rebuild the cathedral is under way.
Back-stabber: 'Cowardly attack’ on woman sees her rushed to hospital
'It was a cowardly stab to the back, and she never saw it coming' - Judge.
Firefighters are set to get a pay rise for Christmas
The protracted industrial dispute is on track to be resolved by the end of next week.
Tornado rips through Alexandra, damaging 4 homes
One house has lost the roof and debris has been found scattered in the area.
Many hospital patients waiting 24 hours-plus for a bed - nurses' union
A rise in Covid cases, ED admittance and staff illness are all factors, the union says.
Exhausted trucker claims ‘horrific’ working hours
A South Island trucking company is under investigation over a whistleblower’s claim.
Mongrel Mob ‘take over’ Christchurch Hospital ICU, visiting mother claims
Police said they were responding to a family harm incident at the hospital.
‘They didn’t do enough’: Boy dies after being sent home twice with Pamol
Alivia McRae claims if Nelson Hospital did early blood tests, her son would have survived.
We came, we saw, we rode the world's most resplendent trains
Take a look inside some of the world's most extravagant trains.
Taxi driver questions industry's safety network
Passenger service representatives say safety is 'absolutely' a problem.
John MacDonald: Youth crime - are we reaping what we sow?
OPINION: It seems all year we’ve been talking about why kids get into trouble.
Weather: What happened to summer? More heavy rain, storms in chaotic forecast
It's a mixed bag of weather over the next few days.
Focus: Your Christmas weather for 2022
NIWA meteorologist Chris Brandolino reveals what weather is in store across Aotearoa this Christmas, plus what’s ahead for the rest of summer. Video / NZ Herald / NIWA
Fatal stabbing: Woman charged with tampering with evidence
Nigel Wilson was walking his dog when he was allegedly stabbed multiple times.
Young jockey killed in race an ‘incredible horsewoman’
Megan Taylor, 26, was passionate about eventing and was described as 'full of life'.
The mystery disappearance of Glen Ufton
26 years ago Glen Ufton stepped into the Okuku forest to tend to his hidden cannabis plot. What followed has remained a mystery. Video / George Heard
Lyttelton gift shop stock down when cruise ships visit
Business owner suspects some passengers are helping themselves.
Watch: Grinch caught on camera attacking, stealing glowing blow-up Santa
Owners said the thief was lucky not to get electrocuted as the Santa was AC wired.