Israel-Hamas war: NZ mayor leads calls for ceasefire
‘No enduring peace may be secured by war’, mayor says in open letter.
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Man who vanished with cryptic note on door last sighted 640km away
63-year-old Stewart Willis is believed to have been spotted near Te Anau last month.
Cup Day fashion: A top judge reveals what's hot and what's not
Fashion in the field judge gives tips and trends ahead of Cup Day in Christchurch.
Hot and bothered: Fan thief brandished 'gun' at shop staff
As temperatures climbed on Saturday, a Dunedin man stole fans while waving a firearm.
'Absolutely gutted': Nelson homicide victim remembered by loved ones
Whiri Barton died after an incident on Friday night, police are investigating.
Bar-goer smashes glass into man's neck, leaves 'gaping' wound
A fight broke out after the offender had consumed up to 20 drinks and got aggressive.
The global stars that annoyed NZ's small towns
Hell hath no fury like a small town New Zealand community going up against an A-lister.
Rain warnings in place for much of the South Island’s west coast
Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly in the South Island this week.
‘The numbers double every week’: Hundreds gather in Dunedin to urge for ceasefire in pro-Palestine rally
Hundreds of people gathered in Dunedin to demand a ceasefire in Palestine.
Fatal crash near Ashburton - one dead, police investigating
Police have confirmed one person died in the crash.
Wētā Workshop creates giant figure of West Coast warrior
Descendants of Poutini Ngāi Tahu chief Tūhuru bless Pounamu Pathway.
Former council candidate harassed, photographed neighbours
Gervais O’Reilly made numerous complaints to Waitaki District Council about neighbours.
Nowhere to go: Homeless man demanded to be arrested
The man, who has an extensive criminal history, had nowhere to go.
Strategy to help injured victims at mosque not clearly communicated
AOS medic says he was not aware of a "load and go" strategy to help worshippers.
Farmers have their say on council plans
ORC's draft land and water regional plan has received strong feedback.
Dunedin man’s inheritiance blown on meth habit
'You now wish to lead the last quarter of your life in a law-abiding, offence-free way.'
'I thought I would be shot': Police officer's tearful retelling of terror attack
Police feared for her life as the first responder to the scene.
Police converge on Christchurch stadium after man found with severe injuries
Police and paramedics are responding to the incident.
Seven youths arrested after allegedly fleeing police in stolen car
Arrests are the latest in a series of incidents involving youths in Christchurch.
Elderly paedophile likely to die in jail after sentence longer than life expectancy
Russell John Gray was found guilty by a jury on five charges.
Man caught doing 'indecent act' near childcare centre
A 29-year-old male was charged and bailed to appear in court at a later date.
Nelson council aiming ‘to do the right thing’ for slip-prone homes
Nelson City Council has offered to buy 10 threatened properties.
Man critical after stabbing outside Christchurch motel
Police were called just after midnight.
'I leapt into the air': 81-year-old stunned after winning Lamborghini
Cromwell local Ivan Fahey is the proud new owner of a Lamborghini Huracan.
Hollywood A-lister opens new burger joint in Queenstown with plans to expand
Wahlburgers boasts itself as the fastest-growing burger chain in North America.
Paramedic breaks down talking about terror attack survivors
Craig Stockdale was one of the first St John ambulance officers at the mosque.
'A bit of detective work' - Entire building stolen in broad daylight tracked down
The thieves have been urged to dispose of the asbestos-laden building in a safe manner.
'Lucky' escape for school girl struck by car
The girl was saved when her bag got lodged under her head and protected her.
$20m Healthcare infrastructure investment set to boost access for South Island Māori and rural residents
The population of Amberley in North Canterbury increased by 58 per cent over 12 years.
25 years post settlement, Ngāi Tahu set up for bright and lucrative future
Settlement assets increased by 1000 percent.
Liquor store burglar ‘millisecond’ from death
Getaway crash had life-changing effect on man who saw his friend die.
Senior police officer unaware injured victims left alone in Christchurch mosque after terror attack
Injured victims were left alone in the Christchurch mosque for 10 minutes.
Sperm whale given Māori blessing after dying on Christchurch beach
"There was a lot of karakia from our whānau. This has really impacted the community."
The business tycoon who quit Auckland to transform a South Island town of 900 people
'I fell in love with Reefton, because it is as a town used to be.'