Lake Wakatipu incident: Man to pay $20K reparation
Victim one of four children taking turns on an inflatable biscuit being pulled by boat.
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Loud argument on night of death was 'final straw'.
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'Good leaders understand that they're there for a period.'
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Many people who have caught Covid-19 feel they have not received the healthcare needed.
Omicron wave lingers in south
Rural healthcare services hold the line as wave of Omicron infections refuses to break.
Cameras in public toilets: Sex predator banned from region
Extensive conditions placed on paroled repeat sex offender still considered a high risk.
Queenstown mayor not seeking third term
Queenstown mayor Jim Boult announced this afternoon he won't be seeking a third term.
Mongols raid: 501 leaned on victim to withdraw complaint
Joshua Allen visited the victim and suggested ways to clear a gang member of charges.
The student, a 'stolen' 90c sauce sachet and a $300 fine
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Killed in her own home: Family's tribute to 'kind, wonderful' carer
'Our family has been inundated with support and we are grateful for this.'
Apple products stolen from NZ Post deliveries
Apple Homepod Mini, Apple i-Pad, Apple Macbook laptop, and an Apple pen were taken.
Pair injured in fiery Otago Rally crash
Two driving competitors crashed and received moderate injuries at today's rally.
'Occupy Christchurch': Protest camp springs up in Latimer Square
A protest camp has sprung up in Christchurch's Latimer Square.
Finance issues for unvaxxed Dunedin doctor
A doctor fined for continuing to see patients while unvaxxed is facing more money woes.
'We can only do so much': Dunedin students clean partying mess for memorial
More than 100 students tackled some of North Dunedin's most notorious party streets.
Gang member found guilty over violent sex attack
A Dunedin gang member has been convicted of rape and other charges after a week-long trial
Carer killed inside own home: Yelling, 'high-pitched voices' heard day before body found
Christchurch killing has left locals on edge: "This is CSI stuff".
Chch double death: The tragedy of Beverley and Nick Mcilraith
Police are still piecing together deaths of a mother and son in their Christchurch home.
Cork blimey: Champagne spree ends in prison
Bottles of Moet, Verve and Tattinger swiped in a 40-minute shoplifting binge.
Hot-coffee attack: Policewoman's face scarred for life
Officer blinded for 10 minutes and hospitalised with first-degree burns to her face.
Suggestion rape accused was misidentified
'Mobster' accused of rape could have been misidentified by the complainant.
'Dress in layers': Strong wind warnings issued as cold front hits
Heavy rain across the country is also expected today.
Crime scene investigation completed at Christchurch house where woman, son found dead
Mother and son may have been dead for a few days.
'Over the moon': Missing pair reunited with tearful family
Grins all round as Alan Mortimore, 49, and 14-year-old son Danny return after three days.
Homicide inquiry: Chch mother, son found in separate rooms identified
Police have released more information about the deaths of a woman and her son in Chch.
Crash that killed five teens: How a needless tragedy unfolded
Young driver of packed car with teenager in boot had been drinking before crash.
'It's not going to bring my son back': Families react after survivor admits crash that killed five teens
"He's got to pay for what he's done".
Lucky escape: Whiff of smoke saves four from fire
Teacher Sam O'Hara decided to sleep with the window open - it saved him and his mates.
Covid affecting 84 per cent of schools in Canterbury and Chatham Islands
Covid has impacted 84 per cent of schools in Canterbury and on the Chatham Islands.
Why this Kiwi retailer wants to expand its store footprint amid global uncertainty
Sustainable fashion retailer set to grow its wool business offshore.
Investigation continues into death of mother and son at Christchurch home
Police continue to examine the scene of a double death in Christchurch.
Extra crews called to fire in drought-stricken Southland
Major fire at Awarua is burning through hectares of mānuka scrub and peat soils.
Dozens of aged-care Covid-19 cases
Fresh data reveals daily aged residential cases peaked at 83 in the south of New Zealand.
Specialist teams scouring house where woman, man found dead
Police were called to an Ayr St address shortly before 6pm.