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People were preparing to evacuate after warning started blaring from sirens.
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Man who grabbed female bouncer’s crotch risks being deported
The defendant refused to leave the establishment in Wānaka before the assault.
Historical indecent assaults on teenage babysitter a ‘fling’
Woman tells the court of the devastating effects the abuse had on her.
Kiwi sports star charged with stealing car keeps name suppression
He is accused of wilful damage and taking a $10,000 car but has name suppression.
'He deserves a statue': Beloved, social cat mourned by community
Beloved by the community, Junior died after being struck by a car.
Woman's son knocked over by cyclist on shared cycleway
The accident was not the first incident for the 7-year-old; he had almost been hit before.
New radio network will help with multi-agency communication, terror attack inquest finds
Poor communication between police and paramedics has emerged as a key issue.
The left doesn’t own poor, Māori: National MP's revealing, personal maiden speech
The Rangitata MP spoke of an at times challenging upbringing.
'Humbled': Students behind viral Stairway to Heaven cover blown away
School's rock rendition blows up online.
Woman stabs friend in ‘out of the blue’ attack after Kmart trip
CCTV footage showed the woman buying a set of five kitchen knives.
High-profile developer, owner of six-star boutique hotel, dies suddenly
Kevin Carlin was also a concert pianist.
Man who stole police car jailed over cannabis deal gone wrong
Hori Gemmell made headlines for stealing a police car and the weapons inside in 2019.
St John’s queried over significant blind spot with specialist paramedics
No one from St John attended the Al Noor scene in a SERT capacity.
Watch: Students go viral for powerful Stairway to Heaven cover
Epic end-of-year prizegiving performance goes off online.
Smoking law move slammed by oncologists
Five southern lung cancer specialists sign an open letter.
Two critically injured following Christchurch motorbike crash
The two people were hospitalised following the crash on Saturday.
Rain, wind to lash Auckland in wet start to summer
Parts of the east coast of the South Island could hit 27 degrees.
'Horrific intentions': Premier rugby player commits sex attack in park
Predator who attacked teen has been sentenced to home detention.
Watch: McDonald's makes plans for Wānaka
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Four-wheel-drivers asked to avoid Waimakariri riverbed on Crate Day
DoC urges 4WD enthusiasts to keep off riverbeds during the nesting season of rare birds.
Subterranean lakeside pad unveiled for multimillionaire
Global wellness leader speaks about his staggering new project on Lake Wānaka's shores.
Man arrested, accused of threatening to kill former colleagues
Police say he turned up at his old workplace and made threats to the staff.
Flat manager left to clean up severely trashed Otago student property
The University of Otago has refused to help clean up a notorious student flat.
Intellectually disabled man with a history of violent and sexual offending given temporary accommodation
The man was homeless after doors closed on him.
Councils take a lens to South Dunedin's flood vulnerability
Two regional authorities look to strengthen Dunedin for flood risks and climate change.
Frontline police should be trained to go to sound of gunfire - counter-terrorism expert
Training first responders could help them deal with situations like the mosque attack.
Killer mum Lauren Dickason's sentencing date moved to 2024
The Herald previously revealed taxpayers footed her $700k - and rising - legal aid bill.
Bollywood blockbuster being shot in NZ?
The secretive production follows in the footsteps of other major films down under.
SH1 crash: Three vehicles involved, person seriously injured near Christchurch
The crash happened just after midday.
Teen claims sexual assault, man says consensual affair
A man has been accused of sexually assaulting two babysitters in his home.
Christchurch is the capital of cool and here's why
Watch out New Zealand, The Garden City's bringing out the big guns.
Planned $600m solar farm in Twizel to power 100,000 homes
'It is one of the best sites you could pick anywhere.'