'Heart of the town' Vulcan Hotel gets new owners
One of NZ's most famous watering holes and its resident ghost can rest a little easier.
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Sir Grahame Sydney leads South Island charge in Queen's Birthday honours
A posthumous award, an artist and politicians are among those recognised.
'It's just not worth it': Motorists urged to take it easy after weekend's fatal crashes
Motorists are urged to be take care on the roads today.
One moment of inattention costs four lives in horror crash
Police rue terrible start to Queens Birthday long weekend.
Tim Shadbolt: 'If I can survive this, I can probably do another 3 or 4 terms'
After a fraught year, NZ's longest-serving mayor opens up about his health and prospects.
Grim start to long weekend: Four dead in van and truck crash
"This is an absolute tragedy," area commander Inspector David Gaskin said.
Canterbury flooding: Railway damage worse than first believed
South Island's rail network took a battering.
Houses, vehicles and cash in $3.2m assets siezed by Southern District police
The haul was the second-highest in the country, behind only Auckland City.
Wanaka film-maker who caught Covid-19 on Mt Everest due home
Documentary maker Scott Simper will head home to New Zealand next week.
Famous book sale leaving home for larger space
The 24 Hour Book Sale will no longer be held at the Regent Theatre .
Frank: New Zealand - The Best Place to Give Birth? S3, E12
Our midwifery system is admired the world over – so why are so many midwives facing burnout? Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / Frank Film
Public toilet rapist released: 'A very charming narcissist'
Moore followed woman to the toilets and grabbed her by the throat as he forced her inside.
Bestiality in New Zealand: Shocking extent of indecency with animals revealed
Shocking number of cases over the last decade.
Dramatic snowy rescue: Tramper falls 150m
A personal locator beacon sparked the rescue this afternoon.
Hanmer Springs Ski Area first to open this season
It's the first time the field has been open for Queens Birthday in its 64-year history.
'It's a kick in the guts': Historic farm station smashed in floods
'You're almost reduced to tears,' says farmer calling for more Govt help.
Eating disorders: Survivor once sent home to die joins desperate calls for Govt help
Parents, patients and survivors of eating disorders begging for more help from Govt.
Driver who hit six cars, police dog in wild chase had just been bailed
Just hours after being bailed, Liam Marsh came across a car with the keys left inside.
'Rough few days for Canterbury': Shallow 3.9 quake jolts Christchurch
The quake was felt as far away as Auckland, according to GeoNet.
Washout holiday: Long weekend weather set to be a doozy
Heading north for Queen's Birthday weekend? Pack a brolly.
Canterbury floods: Farmers stocktake of damage
Receding floodwaters reveal devastating cost of floods to farmlands.
What caused the Canterbury flood? Three questions answered
We can't call it a 'one-in-100 year' event, but can say climate change likely contributed.
Invercargill beheading: Father called for help 40 times before grisly killing
Joseph Boyle was found not guilty by reason of insanity of the murder of his stepbrother.
Canterbury flooding: Impact of hundred-year rain revealed as skies finally clear
"A big clean up job lies ahead of us," PM Jacinda Ardern says.
Faster to fly to LA: Canterbury drivers' eye-opening 13-hour detour after floods
A regular trip was supposed to take 2 hours. Floods cause a brief 13-hour, 1000km detour.
Canterbury flooding: Rail network takes a battering
KiwiRail boss says repairs will take days.
Solid dumping of snow for Mt Hutt as severe weather hits region
The ski field is still aiming to open on June 11.
Focus: Sheffield Farmers abandon house following floods
Farmers in the North Canterbury region of Sheffield have been forced to abandon their homes due to the rising floodwater. Video / Hamish Clark
Alleged supermarket stabber's identity still suppressed
The defendant attended today's hearing by audio-visual link from prison.
Canterbury flooding: PM gets aerial tour of soaked region
Bridges washed out, whole farms under water, as sun comes out.
'Live your best lives': Mother to two men responsible for crash that killed daughter
Thalia Newport, 20, died and eight people were injured in the February crash.