Alexandra crash driver had been in eerily similar incident before
9 months before he killed his friend in drunken crash, he nearly killed himself same way.
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Live: Washed away - Gita's trail of destruction, more rain to come
Some Tasman residents remain cut off as the country cleans up after ex-cyclone Gita.
Live: Trapped tourists set to spend night on bus
Cyclone Gita is barrelling into New Zealand, with the worst predicted yet to come.
Woman in car gets into trouble in Riwaka floodwaters: police
Police unable to confirm whether woman has been rescued.
State of emergency declared in Buller
Buller District has declared a state of emergency after flooding takes hold in Granity.
States of emergency: 'This is not a good situation'
Latest forecasts show the full impact of the storm will be felt overnight in the region.
Gita: Nelson residents prepare for the worst
After being battered by Cyclone Fehi, Nelson residents are now preparing for Gita.
Albatross chick killed by mother
Tough breeding season in Otago got even tougher yesterday when 'webcam' chick was killed.
Man accused of double murder appears in court
46-year-old charged with killing David Clark and Anastasia Neve, then burning their bodies
Gita: When the worst will hit Christchurch
There is a risk of slips and trees falling on Banks Peninsula due to heavy rain and wind.
Death threat charges against Amber-Rose murder accused
Defendant in case is charged with threatening to kill four others.
Cyclone-weary bay prepares for another blast
Tasman residents brace for cyclone while repairing damage from the last one.
Police seek help to find missing man: 'We need to bring him home'
Christopher Bates has been missing since February 11 and police need help to find him.
Cyclone Gita: Tourists flock to campsites despite weather warnings
Marlborough and West Coast camps fill up as tourists seek a safe haven before the storm.
Murder charge laid after Dunedin fire
A man has been charged with murder after two people were found dead in a burning house.
Man arrested, charged with threatening to kill in Central Otago
Police are responding to reports of a person with a firearm in Omakau, in Central Otago.
Get ready for Gita: Civil Defence's new cyclone warning
As the ex-tropical cyclone bears down, be prepared, forecasters warn.
Cyclone Gita's u-turn to NZ: Who's in the firing line?
"Hurricane force winds" possible when Gita hits New Zealand.
Heavy rain, damaging winds: U-turning Cyclone Gita could be record-breaker
Gita is set to hit NZ this week - and could be the most southern-travelling cyclone ever.
How I cheated death twice in 7 months
Gordon Gray almost died from renal failure in July. Two weeks ago he had a brain bleed.
Cyclone Gita could cause 12m waves in NZ
Central New Zealand appears to be at the greatest risk from Gita.
'Grave fears' for missing man
Extensive land and water search for 22-year-old man who hasn't been seen in almost a week.
Brace yourselves: Fine weather short lived as Cyclone Gita tracks to NZ
Forecasters say it's the calm before the storm.
Bar/fly: Emersons Brewery
Emerson's Craft Brewery has added a restaurant to its repertoire, writes Daniel Simmonds.
Puppies dumped in park on Valentine's Day
"Sadly this is something we see that happens a lot," says SPCA spokeswoman.
Kidnapping, sexual violation, assault: Depraved justice on 'school bullies'
Three brothers detain two youngsters after alleged physical altercation.
Police search for missing 22-year-old man
Police appealing for any sightings of a 22-year-old who has been missing for five days.
Possible 'peeper': Female student flatmates help cops catch intruder
Police charge man chased away by a group of women living in a student quarter flat.
Mate decided to make car 'go boom'
Misguided arson attempt lands man in jail for a year.
Teen's terror plot shocks NZ Muslims
Boy, 17, who didn't go through with terror plan, was radicalised online.
Sri Lankan family win fight to stay in NZ
'I called the them this morning – they were both very emotional and so was I,"' MP says.
Robbie Burns: Romantic, rascal or rapist?
Comment: As #MeToo rages, is Dunedin doing its own Burns bashing or standing by man?