Former NZX, Mediaworks boss joins water stoush over Sir Russell Coutts' private golf course
The sailing legend wants to take water from two creeks on the Crown Terrace.
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'I just want a chance': Young job-seeker says 'label' holding her back
Courtney Ralston is smart, keen and skilled - but she's struggling to find work.
'Overburdened, stressed': Museum staff allege 'authoritarian' management style
Long-serving director has full support of the museum board.
Supermarket stabbing victims have surgery, facing 'long road ahead'
Two police staff were in the supermarket and intervened it has emerged.
Supermarket stabbing: Countdown staffer, mother-of-four among victims
Supermarket worker's son at wounded woman's hospital bedside.
Officer gets used to 'new normal' while recovering from severe burns
Te Anau police constable Kris Dale recovers from severe burns.
Hunters to have bigger role in tahr management
Hunters will play a major part in control efforts in the South Rakaia/Rangitata area.
Dunedin stabbing: Man charged with four counts of attempted murder
A man has been charged with four counts of attempted murder.
'We've set up a monster': Pollution in Selwyn River up 50% in 22 months
Lower nitrate targets due in three years, but with no timeframe for them to be achieved.
Closing in: Cops chase up tips on duck hunters after women hit by shotgun pellets
The women were walking near the Clutha River on May 1.
The big dry: Drought hits farmers hard as winter looms
Concern grows with no rain on the horizon.
Freedom camping rules to be phased in for councils
Marlborough Council may need to make changes to its new freedom camping bylaw.
Wet and wild: Mainland to be hit with rain, thunder, gale force winds
Rain, thunder, gale force winds and snow are forecast for the South Island.
Covid-19: Chatham Islands population to be vaccinated in one go
Given the logistics, Chatham Islands residents to get their Covid-19 vaccines in one hit.
Convicted fraudster, sex offender skips country while facing new charges
A convicted fraudster and sex offender has skipped the country while facing fresh charges
Sister of man beaten to death with cricket bat speaks of her loss
Mr Bacon’s sister — his only sibling — Lia Bezett spoke of the pain of her loss. Video / ODT
Cricket bat killing: Sister says brutal actions tore her world apart
Sister of man brutally beaten to death with cricket bat says family will never heal.
Mother's Day scorcher: Temperatures to soar across South Island
The sun is forecast to shine for mothers this Sunday.
'Depraved': Man filmed women using hidden camera in bathroom
Judge said the offending was an 'extreme invasion of privacy'.
Treasure trove of rare books for sale
A collection of rare, antique books discovered in a South Island home is up for sale.
Man jailed over US polo star spa death at mansion gets rehab approved
Joe McGirr was jailed for perverting the course of justice.
'Brutal' cricket bat murderer avoids life without parole
The 39-year-old was jailed for a minimum non-parole period of 17 years.
Police release photos of duck shooters after women suffer shotgun injuries
Information sought regarding two men who might be connected to the incident.
Quakes, terror attacks: Honours ceremony acknowledges Canterbury cop's work
Canterbury's top cop will receive New Year's Honour today at investiture ceremony
Former police officer jailed for attack on ex-wife's new man
Sentencing judge tells ex-cop Iain William Milne "you totally lost the plot".
A Moment In Crime: Murder in the Sounds - a most controversial case
This month's episode of A Moment In Crime podcast looks at the Scott Watson murder case.
Christchurch incident: Man in court on violence, weapons and drug charges
A man at the centre of an armed police call out in Christchurch has appeared in court
'Adventurous soul': Climber who died on Mt Taranaki had just become a father
Two Christchurch-based climbers died in Tuesday's double tragedy.
Police took civilians on ride-alongs, accessed database, inquiry confirms
Officers allegedly took unauthorised passengers in their patrol vehicles multiple times.
Govt unveils $200m tourism package to help struggling operators survive
The funding also includes money to help Covid-hit Queenstown to diversify its economy
Darts rage: Player thrown out of second club
'I'm no saint, and I'd had a bellyful... sometimes you've got to stick up for yourself'.
Good Samaritan attack: Robber and 'victim' both charged
Police make arrests in case of good Samaritan allegedly attacked on Crown Range Rd.
Tenants baffled after intruder floods bathrooms, sprinkles sand
'If it was more malicious I'd probably feel less safe', resident says after odd break-in.
'Unexplained death': Detectives launch probe after man found in Christchurch flat
Emergency services rushed to a Christchurch address this afternoon.