Dunedin rapist remains in jail as bail denied
Parole has been declined for the prisoner after abusive conduct towards staff and inmates.
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Frustration grows as Queenstown hospitality staff forced to stand down
Queenstown businesses' staff are having to self-isolate as disruption grows in the resort.
Heavy rain possible for West Coast after week of deluge
Warnings include Tasman district west of Motueka, Marlborough Sounds, Rai Valley.
Covid cases confirmed in Invercargill, Gore
Positive Covid-19 cases have been confirmed in Invercargill and Gore.
Picton protest noise and behaviour frustrates residents
A Picton resident is hopeful protesters occupying a nearby park will leave peacefully.
Rogue ram rampage: Cycle trail menace meets his demise
Cyclist knocked off bike by 200kg ram.
Fijian rugby player guilty of assaulting women
Inappropriate behaviour by Southland Stag at Invercargill strip club ends in court.
Queenstown Central among least boosted suburbs
Only about a quarter of over-18s in tourist hub have been boosted as Omicron arrives.
Kingdom come! Historic church's owner threatens to blow it up after consents row
Peter Gill launched his own religion but calling on a higher power is yet to work for him.
Mandatory evacuations in Westport as torrential rain hits soaked region
Take steps to look after yourself, residents urged, after more rain than expected arrives.
Mandatory evacuation in place for parts of Westport
Mayor Jamie Cleine issues a mandatory evacuation for parts of Westport. Video / Civil Defence
Heaphy Track closed by flood damage until May
The Golden Bay through hike is likely to be impassable until May.
'Where you're going to end up': Priest scared victims by showing corpses
Survivors tell of being shown dead bodies and being made to clean out coffins.
Hot humid weather here for days: Remnants of cyclone set to impact NZ
The muggy weather won't peak until Saturday.
Ōamaru's blue penguins combine tourism, conservation and science
A colony of kororā in Ōamaru has gone from being a nuisance to the stars of a show.
St John of God abuse at Marylands School focus of inquiry
The treatment of boys with learning disabilities at Marylands School is starting today.
South Island practices eager to get RATS
GPs anxiously wait for the arrival of rapid antigen Covid-19 tests at their clinics.
Alleged killer and victim named after suppression ends
Dunedin hairdresser and the woman she allegedly killed can now be named.
Lucky break: Off-duty surf life-saver rescues trio from rip
Rob Ratten decided to spend 10 more minutes at the beach - his decision saved three lives.
Person dies after dirt bike crash in Southland
Emergency services were called this afternoon, but the person died at the scene.
Muggy nights ahead for upper North Island
Kaitāia, Dargaville and Whangārei not expected to dip below 23C all week.
Fly fisher launches survival kit business amid exploring backyard boom
Entrepreneur's start-up betting on more people taking up outdoor adventures.
Heavy rain closes SH6 in Marlborough as weather event moves up NZ
The Marlborough region is under a heavy rain watch from 9am to 11pm today.
Bankruptcy confusion leads to loss of home
A piece of paper has cost an Invercargill accountant who was adjudged bankrupt his home.
Weather: Warm, wet, humid Waitangi weekend for upper North Island
The downpour on the West Coast of the South should ease.
West Coast floods: Stranded parents, kids in nappies rescued by chopper as floodwaters rise
A mother and two young children in nappies were helped off the helicopter.
'Heartbroken': Upset as Westport evacuates again; Worst rain still to come
Evacuations underway as mayor warns locals they could be away for up to three days.
Wild weather: Small West Coast town cut off as heavy rain closes in
Rain over the last 24 hours has made for Westport's wettest February day in 78 years.
Police identify remains found on North Canterbury beach
The death is not being treated as suspicious.
West Coast downpour: State of emergency declared - residents told to prepare
Franz Josef and Haast are isolated due to the State Highway being blocked on either side.
The Kiwi school that's banned phones: 'They know it's good for them'
School wants students to focus on building relationships face-to-face.
Resort market welcomes unvaccinated, unmasked
No vaccine passports required for hundreds milling around Queenstown Community Markets.
Another one bites the dust: Popular festival cancelled for first time in 34 years
Organisers say restrictions and Covid in community makes it impossible.
Fake vaccine passes: Seven alleged fakes handed in to police; amnesty deadline extended
It comes after Canterbury signwriter accused of making fake passes.