Trees ‘poisoned’ at home of cricket in Marlborough
An arborist noticed holes had been drilled into the large plane trees at a Blenheim park.
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NZ police officers 'struggling to put food on the table'; food donations urged
Canterbury police officers are collecting food donations for struggling colleagues.
Two dead after Sth Marlborough crash - SH1 closed, motorists face long delays
The crash is causing lengthy delays for motorists heading away for the long weekend.
'Heartbreaking' crash in Cromwell kills one
The crash involved two trucks and a car, and happened near the Cromwell Gorge.
Polar jet stream: 6m swells, snow near Queenstown, rain to lash North Island over Easter
MetService advises holidaymakers and locals to keep an eye on weather alerts this weekend.
Holiday turnaround: Australian chain gets holiday park lease
Lease is for 48 years, land is classified as sensitive, across the road from beach.
I've been stuck in a campervan with my family multiple times - my tips for survival
Some help to ease those inevitable bumps in the road.
One dead following three vehicle crash near Cromwell, stretch of SH8 closed
The crash happened on State Highway 8 just before 7am.
Otago University to trial effectiveness of ketamine in treating depression
The university is seeking 60 patients to trial using ketamine as an anti-depressant.
Kickboxer 'devastated' after winning fight leaves mate in intensive care
Opponent and friend weighs future in code after Balclutha bout.
Indigenous business spreading its wings
Pacific business is making strong alliances across Aotearoa.
Watch: Large fire in Christchurch engulfs two vehicles, sends smoke across city
Police said the fire was being treated as suspicious.
No body, no gun: Killer David Benbow claims 'miscarriage of justice'
Former prison guard was found guilty of murdering his childhood friend Michael McGrath.
'Just awesome': Missing man's miracle survival after two-week bush ordeal
Family have shared details of Jon Ellison's incredible journey through the bush.
Focus: Microplastics in Southern Alps air
For the first time, airborne microplastics have been detected in the scenic foothills of the Southern Alps. Video / NZHerald
One dead after crash in Aranui, Christchurch
Police were called to the single-vehicle crash on Hampshire St at 9.46pm on Sunday.
Chronic pain rarely improved by surgery, academic says
Studies have shown little evidence for performing surgery on people with chronic pain.
Disabled mother says disability cuts are ‘devastating’
The mum of two children with severe ADHD says parenting as a disabled person was not easy.
Invercargill councillors weigh in on mayor's ‘train wreck’ interview
Invercargill councillors are not impressed with Mayor Nobby Clark.
Firefighters check Port Hills after reports of smoke, a month after huge blaze
It comes a month after a huge blaze that forced the evacuation of more than 100 homes.
Convicted killer of Christchurch teen appears before Parole Board
Connor Whitehead, 16, was shot dead at a party in Christchurch in 2021.
Man whose body was found in sinkhole identified, family pay tribute
His body was found after his family raised concerns they hadn't heard from him.
‘Vile, cruel and degrading’: Drug dealer smeared dog faeces into victim’s mouth
The low-level drug dealings were found after police responded to a violent incident.
Waitaki serious crash: Emergency services rushing to scene
Initial reports indicated that there are serious injuries.
Watch: Invercargill mayor unapologetic for racial, sexuality slurs
Nobby Clark refused to bend when confronted by Guy Williams.
Older people feel ‘rushed’ in the move to aged care - study
Participants 'devastated' but say they made the move to avoid being a burden.
Opinion: South Island cries out for NRL team, but are rival bids helpful?
OPINION: Christchurch ZB sports reporter Nick Bewley on the fight for a new NRL franchise.
'We found the bastard': 10th meteorite discovered in NZ by citizen scientists
The space rock entered Earth’s atmosphere at a speed of 50 to 60 kilometres per second.
Dance to Darude Sandstorm and tag on a bungy jump this week in Queenstown
EDM royalty is coming to the South Island.
Family of man who fell down sinkhole 'totally devastated'; police probe ‘unexplained’ death
His body was found after his family raised concerns they hadn't heard from him.
No body, no gun: Killer David Benbow appeals conviction and sentence
David Benbow was found guilty of murdering his childhood friend Michael McGrath.
Racing yacht runs aground at Lyttelton days before Sail GP regatta
Boat marooned at the base of a cliff but all five crew rescued by the Coastguard.
Christchurch school closes for earthquake strengthening
School buildings all around the country have been deemed earthquake-prone.
Tattooist faces jail for groping client
A man has been accused of groping a woman while he tattooed her in Invercargill.