'Frightening': Alarming number driving under the influence
Two dozen drivers are heading to court after being caught drink driving in the South.
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Plane crashes on landing at airstrip
Police were alerted to an incident at an airstrip in Cromwell at 1.30pm.
Police stabbing: Youth appears in court on serious charges
Officer allegedly attacked through police car window.
Fire crews at large house fire in Wanaka
Fire crews are at a large house fire in Wanaka early this morning.
Lawyers asked to lead independent inquiry into issues arising at Gloriavale
"There is no fetter on that inquiry."
Investigation launched, operations suspended after jet-boat accident
Emergency services were on the scene of the jet boat crash.
Fire that destroyed two police cars in Christchurch started by electrical fault
"It is believed this was an isolated incident with the vehicle."
Threatened NZ glaciers spared another big summer melt
Fly-over finds NZ glaciers didn't fare badly over summer - but climate threat remains.
Trip a little light fantastic: Covid-busting flight to witness Aurora Australis 'spectacular'
Kiwis paid $1200-plus for night flight to Antarctica – and back.
Welcome to the NZ town offering new homes at zero profit
Australian IT tycoon backs innovative community scheme to attract families.
Woman who sold drugs to school pupils has appeal dismissed
The deals were generally coordinated by a 14yo girl who would contact Magon by text.
Chch mosques bomb threat accused now faces terrorist manifesto charges
Online threats were allegedly made on eve of terror attack's anniversary.
Peeved at pie-eyed pastry thieves
Four attempts to nick goods on one night included a man putting a pie down his pants.
Prowler case: Man denies breaking into homes and trying to rape three women
Man was arrested in Christchurch last October.
Family deported over food voucher scam
A Cromwell family has been ordered to return to the Philippines.
Farmer threatens to burn forest over plunging values, biodiversity rules
A farming couple in financial strife say they're prepared to take drastic measures.
Company fined $270,000 after worker falls to his death
The business must also pay reparation of $90,000 to the victim's family.
Neighbour heard 'thuds' before woman's body discovered
Muffled voices in the unit next door on the night before Azalia Wilson was found dead.
'I feel validated': Woman speaks after losing two babies due to 'incompetent' GP
'I had to bury two children and that's something that I don't think I will ever get over.'
Mosque attacks memorial: Low numbers at service, refunds for fees on 'free' tickets
Mayor 'incredibly moved by the addresses from representatives of the Muslim community'.
Do you want justice with that? Drama in Maccas drive-through
A Dunedin teen was not loving it when a quick-thinking cop foiled his escape plan.
'We didn't have a chance to save her': Famous food truck destroyed
A famed South Island food truck has been lost in a fire near Queenstown.
Crews fight fires in house bus and home
Firefighters responded to two house fires in the South Island overnight.
Exploited by her own granddaughter - grandmother files for bankruptcy
70-year-old Oamaru woman exploited by her granddaughter breaks her silence.
'I wanted to haunt him': The woman who stared down her brother's killer
Brent Bacon came to Dunedin for a fresh start in 2018. Within months, he was dead.
'This town is dying': Tenants beg for help as Richlister landlord takes hard line
The tenants of a Queenstown richlister landlord fear bankruptcy because of high rents.
Jim Boult: Please stop bagging Queenstown and look at the reality
Opinion: Communities dependent upon tourism and hospitality are paying a hefty price.
Mosque attacks: SBW opens up about NZ's darkest day
'Man, that could've been me with my daughter at the masjid.'
Watch: Queenstown Food Caravan Fire
Queenstown Food Caravan Fire. Video / James Allan Photography
Watch: Food truck catches fire near Queenstown
Helicopters were put on standby and five fire trucks sent after alarm raised.
'Fantastic ride': Foodstuffs South Island boss retires after 20 years as CEO
Steve Anderson will step down from the role in February 2022.
'Disturbing indifference': Coroner questions stories on scuba diver's murky death
Dead woman possibly pregnant and in relationship with married man on boat.
Christchurch mosque shootings: Ticketek charging booking fees for public national remembrance service
Ticketek charging booking fees for national remembrance service in Christchurch
A third of Queenstown businesses 'won't make it to winter'
Bleak outlook for the next three months in New Zealand's hardest hit region.