Sinking yacht threatened Cook Strait power cables vital to NZ's electricity
A shipwreck drifting at the edge of the Marlborough Sounds has damaged a fishing boat.
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Cock-a-doodle-don't! Rowdy urban rooster told to pull his neck in
Feathers ruffled after neighbours cry foul.
One of NZ's biggest natural threats: 75% chance of major Alpine Fault quake in next 50 years
The probability of NZ's big-risk Alpine Fault rupturing before 2068 just got much higher.
Charity walker warned by police before he was hit by car
Police seek information after walker run over by green sedan.
'A very long time coming': Flights to Aussie from Christchurch under way
Six return flights to Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney will take place today.
Lead scare: Water still undrinkable as ministry backs health response
Alerts were given at the right time, report finds, as contamination mystery drags on.
'I'd like him just to die and leave us alone': Mother of slain 15yo daughter
Paul Bailey was this week refused parole after serving 30 years for Kylie Smith's murder.
'Careless': University kills 67,000 test animals
Anti-Vivisection Society calls the deaths 'a sad indicator of careless researchers'.
Questions over killer doctor Venod Skantha's sudden death
No assessment risk for the killer of Amber-Rose Rush before his suspected suicide.
Christchurch mosque shooter launches fresh legal challenge
A hearing is scheduled tomorrow in the Auckland High Court.
Burnham court martial: Soldier guilty of groping female subordinate
Staff sergeant guilty of indecent assault at Army function.
Rest home death: Elderly dementia resident charged with manslaughter dies
The man had been found unfit to stand trial following care home scuffle.
Roading rage: Frustration as key projects 'will not get over the line'
"Frustrations are at bursting point" as regions around NZ wait for critical upgrades.
Speed kills: Warnings after motorcyclist's fatal birthday ride
The Coroner also cites the danger of turning vehicles in his comments on the tragic crash.
Tahr hunting tragedy: Mystery remains but experts have theories
DoC accepts it could improve information around hazards and risks.
Snow wonder! Southern ski fields cop early dusting
Up to 10cm of snow falls reported on Cardrona, Treble Cone and The Remarkables.
Police searching for man after serious firearms incident in Motueka
Police are looking for a man last seen leaving in a vehicle in the vicinity of Fry St.
Lotto winner Googles what to do after winning
Not sure what to do when he won Lotto, this new winner Googled it.
Heavy rain heading north as snow falls in the south
Heavy rain that has drenched the South Island this morning is now heading north.
Eating disorder: Diary of an inpatient - 'My body was wasting away'
A woman who survived anorexia speaks about stints in a South Island eating disorder ward.
Court martial: Senior soldier denies groping allegations
"This is my last chance to get you wasted," senior soldier allegedly said to subordinate.
Methamphetamine, cash found in sleeping man's car
Police were called to a supermarket car park after the sleeping driver was spotted.
Bye bye Billy: Holiday bus nicked
Thieves cut padlocked gate with boltcutters and applied degrease to get wheels turning.
Horror jet boat crash: Pair end up in court
Maritime NZ says it was lucky nobody died.
Vaccine rollout in Otago called 'a shambles'
Some receive multiple appointments while other frontline staff had not been contacted.
40 years on, book about notorious kidnapping stirs up fresh controversy
Book about impacts of teen girl's gunpoint abduction in 1983 stirs concern 38 years on.
Gang enforcer will do his time for bashing prospect
Hirini Te Runa's early release has been cancelled after he "conditioned" a cellmate.
Giant tyre fire: Accused named for first time
Emergency services were called to the blaze near Amberley on January 29.
Travel bubble reaction: Relief for South Island as winter looms
'I think every plane will be full from Australia to Queenstown.'
Claims highly toxic waste buried at Tiwai Pt smelter
Former staff say the waste, that contains cyanide, has been buried in unmapped sites.
Boating tragedy: Questions over whether camera could have saved toddler
Camera which aims to show boaties a safe passage has been installed but not yet activated.
Great Easter Bunny Hunt takes out almost 12,000 rabbits
The message couldn't be clearer: only one bunny's welcome in Otago at Easter.
LUMA returns to light-up Queenstown low season
For the first time the international arts show is designed by Kiwis, for Kiwis.
Multiple fires in South Island: Strong winds preventing helicopters from deploying
Hedge fire spread to shed in Southland; crews now fighting vegetation fire in Fairlie too.