Watch: Lightning strike torches ute, man 'lucky to tell the tale'
The 20-year-old considers himself lucky to tell the tale.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromSouth Island
Police reviewing CCTV footage after albatross eggs disappear from DoC site
DoC is working with authorities after albatross eggs disappear.
Police arrest 70 year old man for poaching using night vision
Livestock was shot and killed from a public road using thermal optical equipment.
Christchurch dog-walker dies eight days after being allegedly stabbed by teen
The man was walking his dog when allegedly stabbed multiple times by an 18-year-old.
Thunderstorms threaten: Snow, rain and gales as polar, sub-tropical jet streams merge
Heavy rain, possibly turning to thunderstorms, along with strong gusts are forecast.
John MacDonald: What’s so bad about 16-year-olds voting?
OPINION: The Prime Minister personally wants to see the voting age lowered.
Christchurch City Council urged to take lead on beach dog problems
There have been 12 dog attacks on animals and people in Greater New Brighton.
Sophie Elliott’s mother Lesley dies
Founder of the Sophie Elliot Foundation dies, aged 76.
Christchurch dog walkers reclaim Bexley Reserve
Some residents have felt uneasy since a man was stabbed multiple times.
Watch: The Celebrity Eclipse cruise ship arrives in Milford Sound
The Celebrity Eclipse cruise ship arrives in Milford Sound. Video / Celebrity Cruises / Supplied
Celebrity Eclipse: The White Lotus arrives in New Zealand with bonus waves
Celebrity Eclipse returns to New Zealand.
Killer's nurse attack revealed: Why it took six months for police to act
Police defend length of time it took to charge man who went on to kill.
St Bede’s College principal calls it quits after two decades
Justin Boyle said the decision was prompted by 'a combination of thoughts'.
John MacDonald: End of the road for Waka Kotahi ads?
OPINION: The best thing they could do is spend money on median barriers.
Dunedin shoplifter behind bars after $1000 wine heist
Letiecia Terry Wilson was caught with stolen property and drug paraphernalia in her car.
‘You could jet boat down the road’: Canterbury forest town flash-flooded
One farmer is left struggling after losing $80,000 in crops due to the flood waters.
Injured driver crawls 50 metres to safety after crashing down a bank
The crash occurred in the rural district of Little River just after 9pm on Sunday.
Christchurch primary school teacher ‘shaken’ after intruder breaks into school
Police are investigating, the school has confirmed.
US businessman frustrated with Arrowtown winery delays
Consent application will take almost a year and cost more than $100,000.
Cop car thief remains on the run
The man took the car after he was bitten by a police dog.
'Thought it was an earthquake': Driver dead after crashing into Christchurch home
The driver was killed when they crashed into a home shortly after midnight.
Hostage victim watches killer jailed for life: 'I was going to give him the fingers and wave.'
Zakariye Hussein’s first victim from 10 years ago makes brave court appearance.
Family of critically injured dog walker express their gratitude to community
The man remains in hospital fighting for his life.
Bystanders assaulted in Dunedin’s city centre
Members of the public scored a ‘massive’ assist, helping police make a quick arrest.
Hokitika teenager arrested for supplying MDMA
The arrest follows the execution of search warrants in the area this morning.
Mystery of missing albatross eggs may never be solved
DoC says it may never crack the case of Dunedin's missing albatross eggs.
12yo son's tribute to 'loving, caring mum' as stranger jailed for her murder in street
Mental health patient killed a stranger on a street.
Unsolved disappearance: Police search new areas in 23-year mystery
Police believe there are still people who can help solve the case.
Heavy rain watch, possible thunderstorms for Canterbury, Southland
Particular rain watches are for Timaru, Kaikoura Coast and Dunedin.
Father of 14-year-old admitting to 48 charges seeks help for son
The father said he is wondering 'how things got to this point'.
Fast food outlets without power after car crashes into powerbox
Emergency services are currently at the scene.
Residents to turn out for stem cell donation swabs to save 8yo's life
There are only three international matches for the girl, all of whom are too far away.
Fatal stabbing: Man who murdered stranger as she walked home to be sentenced today
The mental health patient killed a woman 10 years after going on a stabbing rampage.
Queenstown resorts bursting at the seams
More than 12,000 people are expected to pour in this weekend.