Contractors are busy working to fix the hole this morning.

Most mislabelled vapes had significantly less nicotine than promised.

The hip-drop tackle is now banned in New Zealand community rugby.

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Councillors opted to absorb costs from the existing water services budget.

Emergency services were called to the Lewis Pass Rd area about 2pm.

The Southland woman was sentenced to home detention.

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He confessed to hitting her with a crowbar and stabbing her in the chest.

Have you seen Elisabeth, a missing 79-year-old in Christchurch?

Drone footage shows snow coverage in Tekapo. Video / George Heard

Despite extra security, fear and uncertainty remains.

New Caledonia resumed racing after two years of civil unrest and disruptions.

Warnings of localised flooding, severe gales, waves reaching 6.5 metres and snow.

Check the numbers from tonight's draw to see if you are in the money.

The company was fined $9000 on top of court costs, while its skipper was fined $4000.

Williams was a top equestrian before a spinal injury 20 years ago.

The road is shut and emergency crews are redirecting traffic.

The victim was looking at his phone near the Cookie Time shop at the time of the incident.

Corrections said staff made every effort to try to save the man, who died on May 27.

Samsudeen grabbed a knife from a shelf and began slashing at shoppers.

Charges against the trust have been laid at Christchurch District Court.

The boat was hit by a whale during a bird-watching trip in September 2022.

88% of submitters opposed the proposed regulations, with just 0.33% in support.