Two dead in North Island crashes, one seriously injured in the South Island
Roads in both islands have also been closed today after crashes, police say.
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Person seriously injured in Christchurch crash, traffic detoured
The road is currently blocked northbound.
Kiss goodbye to the gym: How to stay fit while commuting to work
Kiwis who cycle or run to work to keep fit say the positives far outweigh the negatives.
Evacuations stood down after Canterbury fire, five other blazes contained
MetService had forecast northwesterly winds for Canterbury today.
Kākāpō escapees continue to be trailblazers
The former Waikato residents have been relocated to Coal Island in Fiordland.
Sophia Crestani inquest: Her parents' heartbreaking tribute
The five-day inquest into Dunedin student's stairway death has concluded.
Violent offender fails to return to prison after funeral - victim not told for three days
Man wanted for a 'bail breach' is inmate who failed to return to prison from day leave.
Ashburton man arrested after three-person brawl
He was due in court today on two charges and police are considering more.
Scott Watson's bid for freedom: Psychologists disagree over reoffending risk
Notorious double murderer Scott Watson appears before the Parole Board again
Revealed: Coroner finally rules on cause of 2014 plane crash at Canterbury Gliding Club
The pilot's plane crashed just 65 seconds after takeoff while towing a glider.
Missing Chinese woman found alive in 'company of somebody she knows'
Ping Lyu had last been seen in Christchurch on Saturday.
Gang boss with fake motorbike licence unhappy he must now do the time
Albert Epere argued community work was unfair.
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'A horrendous speed': Teen caught driving at more than double motorway speed limit
The teenager caught yesterday faces serious charges and has had his car confiscated.
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'Hectic': Hail the size of marbles pelts Auckland, city braces for next severe weather bout
Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong 120km/h gales have hit the city this morning.
Sophia Crestani death: Bedroom door closed on people in crush, partygoer tells inquest
The inquest into the 19-year-old's death has entered its third day.
Revealed: The part of NZ which is growing fastest as Census data released
Stats NZ has released the first round of data.
Ex-Shortland Street actor loses 10kg in 12 days on hunger strike
Will Alexander is protesting the Government's response to the war in Gaza.
Edgeware Rd party killer denied parole, to stay in prison for 'a long time'
Lipine Sila has made little progress in the 17 years he's been in jail, says Parole Board.
'Power cuts and damage': 100km/h gales, thunderstorms to lash top of North Island
People are being told to prepare ahead of time by tying down loose objects.
'I was terrified': Witnesses recall crush that killed Sophia Crestani
The inquest into the death of the 19-year-old student continues in Dunedin.
'Very excited': Planting project to boost Central Otago’s native biodiversity
Planting project at Central Otago’s Half Mile Recreation Reserve starts next month.
Charity that housed 'sadistic' murderer loses secrecy bid
Canterbury charity had battled to keep its name secret since the 2022 murder.
‘Help us please’: Party-goers’ distressed police calls played in Sophia Crestani inquest
Sophia Crestani, 19, died after emergency workers at the scene struggled to get in.
Shane Jones’ secret lunches with West Coast mine bosses not publicised
Regional Development Minister says he wanted to avoid a media circus.
'Her death must not be in vain': Parents speak ahead of inquest into uni student's party death
The family of Sophia Crestani are still heartbroken more than four years after her death.
Get off the road: Powerful e-scooters used illegally; users call for law change
E-scooter imports have soared yet riders may be unaware they are using them illegally.
'Slow', 'lazy': Mum blasts fellow parents' bad behaviour on school sport sidelines
Children as young as 7 were mocked and laughed at by parents, a Christchurch mum says.
Van driver dies in hospital two days after serious crash near Blenheim
The man was critically injured after a crash between his van and a ute on Wednesday.
'Govt sanctioned cultivation of cannabis': Judge's concern about legal scheme
Licensed cannabis growers can currently legally obtain illicit seeds and plants.
'It’s a cold, lonely world': Inside Dunedin's tent city
As winter nears, a growing camp in Dunedin underscores a surge in homelessness.
Dunedin stabbing victim ‘full of energy and promise’
Bus stop where a Trinity Catholic College student was stabbed has seen trouble before.
Coroner hears young man mocked, shamed and beaten during his life at Gloriavale
Sincere Standtrue's sister reveals the way he was treated at Gloriavale before he died.
Town hall wrecked after 'dramatic' ute crash
Orawia town hall left with enormous hole after ute crashes through it.