Tramper rescued in Mount Richmond Forest Park
A German tourist stopped himself from being swept downstream by clinging to his pack.
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Shotover tragedy: Guide dies after raft overturns
A rafting guide has died following an incident on the Shotover River.
Aussie paramedic killed while abseiling in New Zealand
They were on an adventure of a lifetime, then in an instant, the unthinkable happened.
Woman falls 100m to her death while canyoning
A canyoning trip turned to tragedy when woman fell to her death.
Wakatipu super-home yours for just $24.9m
Another Wakatipu property has been listed with a stratospheric price tag.
Family surprised by cop's advice after drunk man ploughed through fence
Mum says advice of detaining man "ridiculous" as she didn't know when cops would arrive.
One dead in Canterbury truck and motorcycle crash
Emergency services were called to the crash about 3.30am.
10m monsters: Here come the big waves – and the big chill
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
More than a dozen people, including a 15-year-old, admitted to Christchurch Hospital.
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
Kody Mosen accelerated heavily, evaded police spikes and sideswiped another vehicle.
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
Almost 30mm of rain has hammered the Bay of Plenty but it's not stopping surfers.
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
Aimee Burton talks about how an ultimatum got her started on her business journey.
Police hunt males who stomped on prone 21yo
Police want to hear from anyone who saw an older-model Ford leaving the area.
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
There's no reason to put off a holiday break in Christchurch, writes Alexia Santamaria.
He Tangata: Cally Johnstone
Elisabeth Easther meets Cally Johnstone of The Quince Boutique Bed & Breakfast.
Hit-and-run survivor hasn't seen cent of $7500 owed
A year on from nearly being killed by a drink-driver, victim questions where is justice.