One dead in Canterbury truck and motorcycle crash
Emergency services were called to the crash about 3.30am.
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Swells of up to 4m are expected south of Haast.
Double fatality: 'A terrible place to overtake'
The two-car crash has closed SH1, with reports one of the drivers was unlicensed.
Two teenagers killed, three hurt in early morning crash; State Highway 1 closed
The two-car crash has closed SH1 and diversions are in place, but not for heavy vehicles.
Motorcyclist injured in Otago crash
Moderate injuries sustained in collision with car south of Dunedin.
Frosty start for some as summer slips away
Temperatures fell almost a degree below zero at one weather station.
Kiwi gin firm forced to change name
Kiwi gin company forced to change its name in order to sell in international markets.
Spying claims: Doug Martin heads probe into crown entity
The terms of reference for the inquiry centred on Southern Response has been released.
Filmed Dunedin driver surrenders his licence
Man filmed driving on the wrong side of the road apparently suffers from health issues.
Judge erred: Man convicted over Queenstown triple assault
Man had admitted assaulting his wife, daughter and best friend in Queenstown last year.
Cops foil naked man's dash from the dock
Arrested man seen ranting in court before ripping off prison gown and making naked escape.
Shocking Dunedin driving caught on camera
Driver is seen crossing centre line and close to making contact with oncoming vehicles.
'Bad ecstasy batch' was three times as powerful
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Schoolgirl, 15, faces assault charge
One schoolgirl has been suspended from Waitaki Girls' and two referred to Youth Aid.
Driving 'the stuff of movies' - Judge
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Fire victims angry, disappointed with tour company
Two months after fire gutted bus in Cromwell, tourists disappointed with treatment.
Hola - Heavy rain batters Bay of Plenty, surfers enjoy big seas
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Is this the end of the traditional department store?
Department stores need to evolve to combat the rise of online shopping.
Harvesting South Island vegetables to order
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Police hunt males who stomped on prone 21yo
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Cyclists injured after colliding in Otago
Three people have been hurt after a crash while out riding.
One person suffering critical injuries following crash near Invercargill
The solo occupant was airlifted to Dunedin hospital by a St John helicopter.
Christchurch: Fun times again for families
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He Tangata: Cally Johnstone
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Hit-and-run survivor hasn't seen cent of $7500 owed
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Dunedin ratepayers to spend $8000 on Ed Sheeran mural
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What did NZ's hottest summer do to our glaciers?
Scientists expect to find some "pretty pathetic" examples in post-summer snowline survey.
Spying claims: Crown entity 'needed security to protect staff'
Southern Response Chairman Ross Butler says its security was needed to protect staff.
Man critical after car hits tree
An off-duty firefighter riding his motorbike came across the crash and helped the man.
Two crashes, hit and run in Dunedin crime spree
A 36-year-old woman was found to have excess breath alcohol after a police pursuit.
Dunedin man Jason Blackler guilty of killing best friend
Dunedin man has been found guilty of killing his best friend following a boozy argument.