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Body found on Christchurch beach, police investigating
The body was located on the shore in Redcliffs this morning.
Hit and run driver walks free after leaving teen ‘fighting for his life’
The driver has been discharged without conviction and gets to keep his licence.
In the rough: Golf course faces losing 14th hole from rising sea levels
Club members worried over 'impossible' consent required.
'Unrelentingly horrible': Man claims partner the aggressor in abuse case
A man charged with allegedly assaulting his partner claims she was the aggressor.
'Demand outstrips supply': Christchurch city mall spots fill up
Retailer MECCA is tripling in size while Nike will introduce a concept store.
'It wasn’t my time to go': Swimmer brought back from the dead thanks rescuers
The woman suffered cardiac arrest in the lap pools and was dragged out by a mother.
Picture books bring pūrākau to new generations in uni and marae pilot in Te Waka a Māui
Marae pilots new picture books to a new generation.
Seven people charged in Gore raids, police seize guns and drugs
Gore police executed 19 search warrants.
Back from the dead: Children save drowning woman during swimming lessons
A mother dived in to revive the swimmer as two children tried keeping her above water.
New charges: Christchurch far-right activist charged with possessing a prohibited firearm
The former leader of the National Front white nationalist group was charged last week.
Dunedin's deputy mayor to step down from role
Sophie Barker cited difficulties working with mayor Jules Radich.
‘Our kids are in crisis’: Charity appeals for $1m to help kids with mental health support
Public appeal launches today to help hundreds of children.
Christchurch far-right activist charged with unlawful firearms possession
The former leader of the National Front white nationalist group was charged last week.
Southern Motorway floods, trains disrupted as heavy rain hits Auckland
A forecaster says El Niño is set to take over in coming weeks. Hot, dry weather is likely.
Pasifika Pay parity in need of electoral prioritisation
In 2021, for every dollar earned by a Pākehā man, Pacific men were paid 81 cents.
Christchurch earthquakes: Artist recreates lost buildings in miniature
Massage parlour, legendary hang-out spots, all recreated in miniature.
Four youths under 14 arrested after overnight crime spree in Christchurch
Christchurch's youth crime has struck local businesses once again.
This world-first experience is coming to Queenstown....
You needn't base yourself in London's MOD to have a secret service moment.
Victim remained remarkably composed during indecent assault, judge says
The stranger entered woman's house and indecently assaulted her.
Luxe huts in Aotearoa: 6 off-grid getaways for solo travellers
Enjoy some luxury alone time - because going off-grid doesn't mean you have to slum it.
Christchurch’s Cardboard Cathedral safe for at least four years
The future of Christchurch's Cardboard Cathedral is in question.
75yo man sentenced to six years jail for sex crimes
Those who thought highly of Philip Lindsay Cross were not aware of "darker side".
Watch: Pest Patrol – dogs enlisted for pest-free Banks Peninsula success
Pest Free Banks Peninsula wants to eradicate all animal pests by 2050.
Police seize Comancheros gang motorbikes
The bikes were seized as part of a nationwide crackdown on gangs.
94-year-old gym-goer Mavis
The 94-year-old has been going to the gym for around 20 years but has always led an active life. Video / ODT
Driver died in fiery crash after hitting tree at 135km/h
Central Otago man was almost three times over the limit when he crashed car at high speed.
'It’s a disaster': Short-staffed hospital loses right to train cancer doctors
Dunedin Hospital's loss of accreditation "predictable and preventable", says union.
Wānaka sex attacker keeps name secret after last-minute application
'I have very real concerns that you don't appear to accept what you’ve done.'
‘Upsetting and horrific’: Young sea lion shot and killed
DoC investigating attack on female sea lion in "nationally vulnerable" population.
Rogue whitebaiters camping illegally, knocking down fences
Local residents say antisocial and disrespectful behaviour is a problem every season.
Mum allegedly 'extremely' over the limit on school run
Police had a local checkpoint operating when they say mum was over the limit.
Hikers stranded in Arthur’s Pass rescued by emergency crews with the help of iPhone feature
The SOS feature alerted crews to the hikers trapped by rising water levels.
Watch: 'Not fit to drive' - video shows campervan swerving over centre line
Shocking footage has emerged of a campervan crossing the centre line on blind corners.