Four hurt in crashes in South Island
Incidents are part of a spate of crashes on New Zealand roads today; Otira highway closed
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromSouth Island
Toddler trapped in hot car for an hour after locking herself in
Mum overcome with relief as firefighters rescued her sweating 2-year-old daughter.
Battered to death and burned: Who was Marcus Tucker?
Marcus Tucker died after a brutal and sustained attack. Who was he?
Looking ahead: Weekend weather
The North Island can expect rain and wind, but the South Island misses the brunt of it.
Two-year petrol price high slammed as unjustified
Petrol prices have taken a hike around the country, but some places have fared better.
Passenger charged with reckless driving after crash
A 40-year-old man has appeared on two counts of reckless driving causing injury
No sign of armed teen after manhunt in central Otago
Part of Central Otago was in lockdown yesterday as police searched for an armed teen.
Maiden speeches pay tribute to regional NZ
Tamati Coffey asked Shane Jones to kick-start the aquaculture industry in Opotiki.
TranzAlpine: Seasoned admirer
KiwiRail locomotive engineer Alfred Wilson still isn't tired of the scenery.
Man who died near Akaroa named
WorkSafe is making initial inquiries into the death of Alan John Scott yesterday.
TranzAlpine Express: Take the slow train
Alexander Bisley traverses the Mainland on the Tranzalpine route.
Horror cruise: 'Exposed' to novovirus outbreak
Passengers on a 12-day cruise ship have been struck with Norovirus again.
Batten down the hatches: Storm on the way
Tie down the trampolines and stay indoors, severe weather is about to hit.
Official report into pilot's death 'purely speculation'
Coroner hears of health concerns despite CAA report suggesting crash due to bad weather.
Air NZ flight from hell: 'I thought I was going to die'
Crack appears in Air NZ plane's windscreen during flight.
Air NZ plane windscreen cracks during flight
The Hokitika-Christchurch flight dropped altitude over the Southern Alps.
Man dies in suspected workplace accident in Akaroa
Police say man may have been operating machinery.
Boatie that died on Lake Te Anau named
The man died after falling from a yacht during an annual race on Lake Te Anau.
Man dead after boat race at Lake Te Anau
The annual racing event took a tragic turn after the man fell from a yacht.
Three people killed by trains in horror day on NZ roads
Eight people were killed in crashes yesterday including three hit by trains.
One dead, one critical in crash in Buller
Police said there would be long delays and asked motorists to avoid the area if possible.
Exclusive: Ewen Macdonald re-marries in small ceremony
Ewen Macdonald, who was acquitted of murdering Feilding farmer Scott Guy, has re-married.
DOC says it can't intervene in every sick seal case
An animal welfare group is angry, but DOC says thriving species best left to own devices.
Red zone roundabout have motorists hopping mad
About 20 black rabbits have been spotted at the busy junction.
McDonald's link 'contradicts health principles'
Southern DHB own public health arm has no come out against the Ronald McDonald charity.
Watch: CTV building survivor - we've had to fight
A criminal investigation into the collapse of the CTV building is nearing completion
Christchurch a synthetic drug 'hot spot'
Nearly half of users felt dependent on the drugs, more than half say they're easy to get.
Drunk driver left trail of destruction in Dunedin
After losing control of car he continued driving on wrong side of road, crashing into pole
Police called after drunken man with axe holes up in shed
Domestic violence incident escalated on West Coast.
$600 million to move Franz Josef township
It would cost around $600 million to relocate Franz Josef Glacier township.
Police justified in shooting Christchurch man
Inquiry found police were justified in shooting man after he pulled blank pistol on cops.
Man with 'GANGSTA' tattoo drunkenly accosted couple
Man jailed after pair grab a shoe box, believing it contained beer.