River rescue: Woman swept away while swimming airlifted from rocks
Woman swept downstream while swimming in the Kawarau River this afternoon.
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Room check: Glacial valleys and chill winds in the nether regions
Forget what you know about camps and compostable toilets.
Mongrel Mob bikers warned by ferry bosses: Be good
Mighty Mongrel Mob Barbarian MC came from around NZ to gather in Christchurch.
'Senseless, violent death': Meth-fuelled driver jailed for killing passenger
Luke Savigny, 25, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of his 32-year-old passenger.
Taxpayers pinged for Tiwai Point toxic waste clean-up
The deal to clean up 8000 tonnes of waste "leaves a slightly sour taste", minister says.
Criminal charges laid after boat's dramatic beaching
Crew were rescued after the boat was beached in Christchurch.
Amberley tyre fire: Man in court charged with arson
A man has been charged in connection with a tyre fire in North Canterbury.
Pilot accused of flying stranded tourists over flooded rivers without right paperwork
Pilot and aviation company which owned the plane appeared in court today.
Mob descends on Queenstown while cops probe assault
Police probe brutal one-punch assault outside Christchurch bar.
Former Southland rugby player on firearms charges
Long list of firearms charges facing former Southland open side flanker.
Fit for business: The sisters behind Clique Clothing
Clique Fitness says big delays in stock made it rethink its freight strategy.
Listeria scare: Consumers warned not to eat 13 salads sold at 400-plus retailers
The pre-packaged and deli salads are sold at major supermarkets across the country.
Anniversary long weekend stunner on way for northern New Zealand
It's good news if you like sunshine.
Mongrel Mob gang descends on Christchurch
Police say they are aware of the gang's gathering.
Garden City gangland: How the Mongrel Mob is making a big push in the south
North Island members moving south, and bikies are descending on Christchurch this weekend.
South Canterbury battered by thunder and lightning, heading for Christchurch
Metservice is forecasting temperatures will reach 17C throughout the day in Christchurch.
'Shocked': Mum asked to move while breastfeeding at public pool
"God forbid a splash of my breast milk gets into the pool," the mother said.
Summer scorcher: Parts of South Island up to 36C
Blenheim hit 36.1C at 4pm, smashing its January temperature record set in 1972.
Gasfitter to pay $190k over shower blunder that killed boy
Jesse Samuel's death has "ripped me apart", mum says.
'You killed my son': Mother's agony over gasfitter's fatal shower blunder
Justine Walker says no sentence will be enough for the death of her son.
'Stupidly hot': Parts of South Island creeping up to 40C
Metservice is forecasting a high of 36C in Christchurch and 30C in Dunedin today.
'I feel so terrible for them': DIY campervan explodes at campsite
UK couple 'lost everything' in freak explosion at a freedom camping spot.
Withering heights: Parts of NZ to hit 36 degrees today
Residents urged to keep hydrated and firefighters have helicopters at the ready.
Vineyard tractor roll victim 'true blue Central Otago'
The 66-year-old died after a tractor he was driving rolled.
Owners 'truly devastated' after large fire at 105-year-old house
At the height of the blaze, six fire engines battled the flames.
Prison for man who led police on high-speed chase
Rory Smyth sent to jail after wild and reckless flight from police in Audi Quattro.
Rough weather on way for Wellington, parts of South Island
Heavy rain and strong winds are set to put a dampener on summer in parts of NZ today.
One-punch assault victim: 'I've lost almost everything'
A man who nearly died after assault says the attack 'destroyed all my dreams and plans'.
Scarfies 2.0: Addict property manager happy flat full of weed uncovered
If sold at $450 an ounce, the crop in the flat could have scored the men $476,550.
Road cones stolen from bridge at risk of collapse
Safety signage was intended to warn motorists away from bridge after flooding damage.
GO NZ: EV Safaris and 'squirting' down Otago river rapids
Beyond Queenstown's obvious attractions are fascinating history-rich gems and raw thrills.
Gardeners still underestimating potting mix risk - researcher
Simple safety practices can prevent 'a potentially fatal ... infection', researcher says.
Wild weather: Thunderstorms, damaging gales and huge waves predicted
Damaging gales of up to 150km/h are expected this week, along with 13m waves.