Lake Wanaka $20m mansion consent refused
Mostly subterranean house, known as The Sanctuary, rejected by commissioners.
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Focus: Timaru car crash driver sentenced
Tyreese Fleming was sentenced in the Timaru District Court to two-and-a-half years prison, but 15-year-old Javarney's father Stephen Drummond says he is disappointed with the outcome. Video / George Heard
'Disgusting': Outrage as young driver who killed five teens in crash sentenced
Driver on restricted licence had been drinking before high-speed crash.
Sea lion pup killed in hit-and-run
The pup was found on the Otago Peninsula with tyre marks on its body.
Focus: Picton crash - Three generations killed
The horrific crash just south of Picton on State Highway 1 and has sent shock waves through the Filipino community and the nation. NZ Herald's Adam Pearse reports. Video / George Heard
NZ recession 'almost certain' - independent economist
Economist predicts where the downturn will hurt most - and how the blow will be softened.
Black ice possible as frost set to hit Canterbury after snowfall
Metservice predicting snow down to 400m with heavy falls above 500m.
Fatal stabbing: Frustration and anger grow over unanswered questions
Mother-of-four Laisa Maraia Tunidau was killed in the random street attack.
New Zealand ski guide: What's en piste for 2022
Aotearoa is alone in the Pacific as the only motu to offer snow sports.
'Scary mobster' jailed 12 years for brutal sexual assault
The defendant did not accept the verdict and was not remorseful for his crime.
Chch stabbing: Young son, 11, witnesses efforts to save mum
Laisa Waka Tunidau attacked metres from home - while accused faces mental health check.
'Worst thing to happen in your street': Woman stabbed to death in random attack
Woman stabbed to death on her way home from work was randomly attacked.
Foggy morning in Auckland forces flight diversion; rain, snow possible this week
Cloudy, showery weather is forecast to begin the week - with possible snow in the South.
'Multiple shots': Police shoot man armed with knife, metal bar after threat to public
The man was "critically injured", police said.
'Extremely challenging winter conditions' - Search for missing Maruia Falls swimmer likely to be scaled back
The person is yet to be found after a second day of searching.
A historic mansion for only $2.9m – but there's a catch
Aucklanders can get more their money in Dunedin, but a move south isn't always that easy.
Tirama Mai: Central Christchurch lit up with work of local artists
Cathedral Square and surrounding areas have been transformed with lighting installations.
Swimmer missing at waterfall, second person plucked to safety
Search and rescue teams have been dispatched to Maruia Falls in Shenandoah near Murchison.
Motel where murder accused stayed was bugged by police
The woman was at the motel while her house was forensically searched.
Gang trio intimidated man and took his vehicles
One of the men, Taylor Rangi Gage, was sentenced to 29 months in jail for the offending.
'He thought it was funny': Porn actress abused online
Victim subjected to a slew of online abuse and fake stories.
Hundreds report feeling quake near Seddon
GeoNet says the 4.4-magnitude earthquake resulted in "moderate" shaking.
Matariki and Midwinter at Scott Base: 'We've not seen sun since April'
'It can be challenging to keep high spirits so far away from the sun.'
Man jailed for violent attack on partner
Nathan Steven Graham will be jailed for 22 months for the brutal abuse of his partner.
Picton crash claims seven lives: Victims' church friends grieving
A church congregation is in mourning after three members were killed in horrific crash.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 21 June, 2022
Support continues for first responders in wake of horror crash, why you could be subject to facial recognition at your local supermarket and it's a chilly start to the week as temperatures plummet in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
'Both his loves are gone': Hope for two survivors as one takes first steps and other recovers from surgery
The group spent their final days sightseeing and enjoying each others' company.
'All of them are gone': Relative of Picton crash victims in shock over family tragedy
Police say the circumstances of the crash are still under investigation.
Heartfelt tribute as family killed in Picton crash named
'He was devastated, he was crying a lot. Both of his loves are gone.'
Police confirm driver of van died in horror Picton crash
A friend of the family killed in a horror crash at Picton speaks about the tragedy.
John MacDonald: Picton crash - median barriers would make a world of difference
OPINION: What is the price of seven lives?
Driver fatigue or distraction likely cause of Picton crash: expert
Fatigue is more than just about going to sleep behind the wheel - crash investigator.
'Absolute carnage': Seven killed in family-trip tragedy were returning from funeral
Shaken locals reported hearing loud bangs and emergency services were called.