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Power grinch almost steals Christmas
A power provider has apologised for stinging a Queenstower with a shock $4000 bill.
Two people charged in relation to death of Anaru Thomas Williams in Christchurch
A woman has also now been charged in relation to the stabbing.
Christmas traffic: Two dead after three crashes in an hour
There have been two crashes in the North Island and one in the South.
Watch: Dirt biker’s violent attack on Auckland cyclist - can you help track him down?
The cyclist was injured when kicked off his bike by man on illegal dirt bike.
Man charged with assault after fatal stabbing in Christchurch park
The man has been charged following a fatal stabbing in Wycola Park, Hei Hei.
Christchurch homicide: Man, 36, due in court this afternoon
A fatal stabbing happening at a Christchurch park in the early hours today.
Motel shooting: Man dropped off at petrol station with gunshot wounds
A man and a woman were shot in Timaru overnight.
Woman breaches trust of 77-year-old dependent friend
The woman had a conviction for theft in a special relationship from 2005.
Christmas Day weather forecast: Will your festive lunch be a washout?
Today's top temperature of 32C was recorded at Lake Pukaki in the Canterbury high country.
Family desperate for lifesaving overseas surgery
Young Christchurch man's life devastated by rare syndrome.
Dunedin man runs himself over in driveway
A man was found in the driveway suffering a moderate condition after an accident.
DoC concerned over shot gulls found around Dunedin
The shootings of the birds have happened over the past two months.
NZ lawyer hired by Hong Kong tycoon to fight national security charges
Activist Jimmy Lai is charged with violating China-imposed national security law.
Queenstown man ‘piddler on the roof’ sentenced to community detention
Queenstown man Danny Thomas King sentenced to three months’ community detention.
Orange haze from Australian bushfires hangs over Christchurch, could stay for Xmas
More than 60 Aussie fires have sent vast plumes of smoke over New Zealand.
Southland shark attack victim simply 'unlucky', says mum
The victim's family often spend time in the estuary where she was attacked.
New emergency pods in marae to help prepare for future natural disasters in South Island
The idea of the pods came about after the flooding in Tai Rāwhiti last year.
Beaumont Bridge biggest such project ‘in a generation’
The bridge has been open since July, under temporary speed restrictions.
Temperatures reach 33C with hot, muggy nights to last past Christmas
MetService forecasts a showery Christmas Day in the Super City with a high of 26C
Central Otago drug bust: Nine arrests, $88,000 worth of drugs seized
Nine people will appear before the courts in the coming weeks.
How Christchurch mum died in Aussie detention centre - Coroner probes mental health care
Leah Porter was awaiting deportation from Aussie after prison sentence when she died.
Ex-All Black Aaron Smith sells his luxury Dunedin home
Four-bedroom renovated home boasts impressive water views.
Southland shark attack: Victim faces 'long recovery'
The culprit is believed to be a sevengill shark.
Gore, Actually: Youngest NZ mayor stands in for Hugh Grant in dance video
Ben Bell recreates Grant's lovestruck routine from 2003, with Gore councillors featuring.
Convicted killer of Christchurch teen declined parole
Connor Whitehead, 16, was shot dead at a party in Christchurch in 2021.
Three times the limit: Dunedin driver crashes into wall
The arrested man had a no-alcohol condition on his licence, police say.
R&A gets liquor licence despite police and Health NZ opposition
The decision comes as a relief for organisers a week out from the Cardrona festival.
'It makes you feel less alone': How to deal with grief at Christmas
A Christmas initiative helps families remember those loved ones who have died.
Forecaster signals hot, sticky nights in lead-up to Christmas across northern NZ
It was a sticky 18.6C night in Auckland with more uncomfortable, humid days to follow
Drug-trafficking ring allegedly imported meth, cocaine in ready-to-eat meals to NZ
Drugs arrived in instant noodle packets, car parts and emergency kits.
Crews battle boiler house blaze at Christchurch sawmill
The boiler house was well involved in flame when crews arrived.
'All consuming': Farming family's 20-year battle with Govt over land error
Fifth-generation farmers at wits' end over long-running boundary botch up.
Watch: Head boy comes out as gay during powerful school prizegiving speech
Harry Dynes hopes others will take inspiration from his speech.