Search for missing fishermen in South Island stood down
Emergency services from throughout the lower South Island in search for fishermen.
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Christchurch man finds hand grenade in backyard
A bomb squad has been deployed to the address.
Aussie heatwave arrives in New Zealand
Blenheim, Hastings and Gisborne are heading towards temperatures in the 30s.
'Wanaka is STUNNING': Gordon Ramsay continues tour of NZ
"Oh my lord, take me there," he posted.
94-year-old missing near Waiau River
Kenneth was believed to be fishing at the river before he went missing.
Heatwave to hit just in time for weekend
Bad news everyone, more humid nights are on the way for many next week.
Near-miss after Lime scooter brakes allegedly tampered with
Lime users are being urged to check brakes before riding after a near-miss in Dunedin.
Woman's death prompts questions about paramedics
A woman activated her medical alarm. It took paramedics more than hour to assist her.
'Extreme' wind cuts power to 4500 in South Island
The South Island has been rocked by nasty weather the past few days.
Multiple trees down in Queenstown due to high winds
Queenstown Airport had gusts up to 105km/h and mean wind speeds of 80km/h.
Fire crews battle Culverden scrub fire
Large scrub fire raging in North Canterbury as blustery hot winds blow.
'Gross breach of trust': $23k swindled from 94-year-old
The elderly woman entrusted the the 42-year-old caregiver with her bank cards.
Strong winds fan flames in Clutha fire
Three sheds have been destroyed on a farm in the area.
Complaint to DHB after woman's double suicide bid
The woman was discharged just hours after attempting to take her own life the first time.
You pay if stupidity triggers rescue, says harbourmaster
Harbourmaster Marty Black hit out at people not fronting up after being rescued.
Signs are good for Royal Albatross Otago colony
First albatross chicks of season emerge from shells at at Taiaroa Head near Dunedin.
One seriously hurt after crash in Christchurch
Emergency services were called to the incident on Bealey Ave shortly before 5pm.
Reports of paraponter crash turn out to be snow machine
Helicopter deployed to Coronet Peak following reports a paraponter may have crashed.
Gloomy morning, clearing in the afternoon
Sporadic showers this morning should be clearing in the afternoon.
Armed offenders squad and ambulance called to Invercargill incident
Ambulance called to help with possible injuries after firearm incident in Invercargill.
Fire crews battle blaze at warehouse containing palm kernel
The firefighters had the blaze under control by dawn this morning.
Mystery surrounds 'monster' trout caught in canal - or was it?
"Monster" 25 kg trout said to have been caught in South Island hydro canal.
Scooter rider injured in crash ran red light: Source
The scooter rider is a foreign national and there was no sign she was wearing a helmet.
She attacked her best friend, then followed her home to rip out clumps of her hair
Her best friend tried to help but she drunkenly attacked her.
Applause as diverted Air NZ flight lands after fault
Airbus A320 was diverted when landing gear problem was detected.
Rape victim tells court of self-harm incident
Man at the centre of the charges had met the women through a church.
'A major crime': Cops investigate cryptocurrency transfer
Police are prioritising identifying and recovering missing funds for Cryptopia customers.
Rural buyers' warning: Stench and animal sex
Multiple offers for land despite makeshift sign warning of rural stench and animal sex.
'Dangerous and illegal': Lime e-scooter dumped on train track
The scooter was sliced in two after being left on the railway line near Abbotsford.
Fireball victims: Outpouring of grief over death of teen brothers
The two brothers died along with a friend when the car exploded in central Christchurch.
Man jailed for indecent act in library, blames datura
Indecent act that shocked teen as caught by library CCTV camera.
Eco-tourism business booming in the South
Southland is aiming to hit $1 billion in tourism revenue by 2025.