Return to pre-1940s lake not feasible
Not pursued in restoration plans because of the "considerable" social disruption.
Not pursued in restoration plans because of the "considerable" social disruption.
Dunedin man breathalysed on quirky machine: We "decided we'd take it to the pub."
Fire investigators have still not determined if two fires on the Port Hills are arson.
Motorists are urged to take care on the way home - but the worst is to come tomorrow.
Residents' association wants to know where the money has gone.
Fears a third land on Waimakiriri River bridge could cause more traffic congestion.
The would-be ''skinny-dipper'' actually tried to stop a man from having a midnight dip.
One of the main roads into Blenheim is closed due to a house fire.
Early morning, late night staff to be escorted after nurse was attacked by masked gunman.
A storm is bearing down on the country bringing heavy rain and destructive gales.
A would-be ''skinny-dipper'' survives a 20m fall down a cliff in Queenstown.
It's a potential solution for Christchurch, as water levels have dropped to record lows.
Youth in eastern suburbs are more likely to have mental health issues than others in NZ.
Statue in Christchurch has been cleaned 53 times since it was installed in September 2015.
Greenpeace will lodge a complaint to the Auditor General over FishServe.
A blaze in Dunedin has been brought under control by firefighters.
The company which monitors the fishing industry is owned by its biggest lobby group.
Toby wants to be a firefighter, or a builder but now that might not be possible.
A developer says "bureaucratic insanity" is making housing unaffordable in Dunedin.
Police are seeking an armed masked man who approached a woman in Christchurch.
Queenstown is becoming a popular retirement destination for baby-boomers, a report shows.
Friends of a man killed by a stoned driver have blasted police over the charges laid.
Two protected dolphins are found dead and now the hunt is on to find out who killed them.
Chopper pilot Steve Askin's family receive letter from woman who says he saved her life.
It's a sunny end to a week of crazy weather but there's more rain on the horizon.
A deadly start to the day as three die in serious smashes on southern roads.
The hotel would accommodate up to 450 guests in two wings of three and four levels.
Freedom campers have been snapped sleeping under trees in Queenstown.
This unusually damp, sticky weather is going to last for another week.