Quad bike rider seriously injured in Waikaka Valley
Emergency crews are at the scene of a quad bike accident in Waikaka Valley.
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Youth charged with murder over death of 8-year-old Southland boy
A homicide investigation is under way in Southland after an 8yr old boy was found dead.
Uni knew of possible med student scam months before inquiry
Allegations final-year medical students had placement signed off after a week or less.
Queenstown council seat to be decided by coin toss
Two candidates for a Wakatipu ward seat have tied with 2183 votes.
Woman strangled on floor in front of young son
Once it was over, she took her son, who saw the attack, and retreated to a bedroom.
Child found dead in Southland - homicide investigation launched
A homicide investigation has started after an 8yr old was found dead in Southland.
Assaulted on the street, a string of offences were revealed - and he was jailed
''It strikes at the heart of the criminal justice system,'' judge said
'I'll break in and get you': Ex-partner endured repeated abuse
He stood outside the house shouting, left messages and rang repeatedly.
Sex offender breaches court order within minutes of sentencing
Man's sentence lengthened after immediate unauthorised detour to Dunedin property.
Woman found with 400 stolen items in her home avoids jail sentence
Almost every appliance in the kitchen was identified by police as stolen.
Cyclist killed in crash in Christchurch
Emergency crews are at a serious crash involving a cyclist in Christchurch this morning.
New Zealand's secret 'American' landscape
David Hill discovers a South Island landscape as grand as anything in Utah or Arizona.
Christchurch school under police guard after overnight fire
Emergency services were called to the blaze at Linwood College shortly before 3am.
Another day in the mid-latitudes: Warm for some, wet for others
As usual it's a mixed bag weather-wise, with heat for some, and rain for others.
The Google Search street-attack: Men hunted sex offender online before beating
Ringleader of vigilante pack jailed for two years after attack on convicted sex offender.
Fleeing driver review: Youths 'risk takers' who want to elude police
Risk taking is a significant contributing factor for youths wanting to flee police.
Repeat sexual offender jailed after blaming 'drunk' 13yo
Judge said: 'He spends all his day on the internet. A lot of it looking at pornography.'
Is this the world's worst job?
If you think your job stinks, you should have a chat with this diver.
Police told bullying victim to retract statement or face legal action
Former constable who says he was victim of bullying has been threatened with legal action.
Police don't seem to know when to back off - Papanui Rd resident
Residents in road where innocent motorist was fatally injured critical of police action.
'We're sorry' doesn't cut it when you need surgery
Her treatment was botched by Southern District Health Board, as were her complaint.
Beyond White Guilt: 'I can't change the story of my ancestors but I can try to build a different future'
Jen Margaret says Pākehā New Zealanders are creating blocks for Māori.
Motorcyclist in Rakaia crash dies
The man was transported to Christchurch Hospital, but died as a result of his injuries.
Police pursuit 'horrific outcome': Innocent motorist killed in crash
Fleeing driver crashes into another car in Christchurch.
Wild weather: Rogue waves, heavy rain, hurricane-force winds to strike
Wild weather is due to hit the South Island by this afternoon before moving north.
The suburb where everybody's cats have gone missing
Residents fear sinister motives as more than 20 cats go missing from one suburb.
Cleared of raping girl, then police caught him grooming '14yo'
Evan Smith, 63, was cleared in 2018 of a slew of sexual allegations. It didn't deter him.
Urology delays put patients at 'substantial risk' - report
'There was little planning for urology services across the entire DHB,' report states.
Man killed after jet-boat accident named
Boat capsized on Friday afternoon on the Waitaki River.
One dead after alleged assault in Christchurch
A man has died after an alleged assault in Christchurch last night.
Weather: Nice weekend, nasty week
Spring will again show its sleight of hand on NZ weather conditions.
Otago Uni trampers rescued overnight from Southern Alps
Members of the group were hypothermic after heavy snow stopped them from reaching a hut.
Person missing in Waitaki River after fishing boat overturned
Two survivors made it to shore then trekked "some distance" to raise alarm.