‘Atrocious’ weather a possible factor in double fatal crash, police say
The crash in rural Canterbury left two dead and one in serious condition.
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Two people dead after crash in Canterbury
The crash happened in Kirwee on Tuesday afternoon.
Person critically injured is airlifted to hospital after Canterbury crash
The crash in rural Canterbury happened around 1.30pm.
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The police hat Lachie had been wearing was floating in the water nearby.
Christchurch terror attacks: Emergency door lock may have added to confusion - builder
The inquest into the deaths of the 51 worshippers has resumed.
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Police attended after a body was found yesterday, a post mortem will take place tomorrow.
Coroner rules Dunedin man’s death from Covid vax may have been prevented
HDC finds failing to provide information was a prima facie breach of the health code.
Coroner to rule whether Gloriavale death was suicide, accident or toxic exposure
Sincere Standtrue died at Chch Hospital in November 2018 after an incident at Gloriavale.
Fears Queenstown’s homeless problem is about to snowball
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The Christchurch mosque attack inquest will focus on why emergency doors didn't open.
Investigation under way after man found dead in Invercargill
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No lucky Lotto winner - $23 million prize jackpots to $26 million
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Clear weather for fans at Wellington Phoenix game; freezing night for the south
MetService has a raft of advisories in place for the lower south.
Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge 2024: Nearly $2 million raised as event gets underway
The event has raised nearly $16 million for blood cancer patients and their families.
Heavy snow warnings for lower South, clear skies for Wellington Phoenix fans
Multiple snowfall road warnings are in place around the lower South Island.
‘F***ing lies’: TV star Noel Edmonds rejects claims he sacked Kiwi winery staff
UK celeb Noel Edmonds rejects claims he sacked 17 Kiwi winery staff with a day's notice.
Snowy south, sunny north in weekend of weather contrasts
'Choice' weather is on the way for our biggest city but there are snow warnings for south.
International flights for Dunedin? Airport bosses touting for business in Oz
International flights have not been available from Dunedin Airport since 2020.
UK TV star accused of blindsiding Kiwi vineyard staff with winter closure
One day's notice of job cuts for 17 staff at Noel Edmonds' South Island winery.
Temuka man admits dangerous drink-driving that killed two people
Murray Dean Stockwell lost control of his car when driving at high speed.
Murder charge dropped: Crown has no chance of conviction in case of fatal City Mission stabbing
The murder charge has been dropped because there is no chance of a conviction.
'Espresso machine on steroids': New Kiwi coffee-extraction tech set to become multimillion-dollar industry
Three entrepreneurs are producing high-quality coffee without a barista or a machine.
'Scott's artistic journey': Art by notorious double murderer Scott Watson on show at Christchurch gallery
He has a Parole Board hearing looming and now the murderer's art will be on display.
UK man ordered to leave NZ after raping woman he met on dating app
Once he's finished his sentence, he has three months to pack up and leave.
Did Lachie Jones really walk to his death? Heartbreak and accusations mark inquest
Ben Tomsett reports after a three-week inquest hearing into the Gore toddler's 2019 death.
Jury finds father guilty of murdering, abusing 3-month-old daughter
The jury has returned a verdict on a Christchurch man accused of murdering his baby girl.
Watch: 'Absolutely devastated': Honey company forced to destroy $2m worth of bee boxes
The destruction order came after American foulbrood disease was detected.
Gunman takes taxi to evade police; arrest made this morning
A 24-year-old man is due to appear in court today.
Popular camping ground facing closure gets possible lifeline
The beachside spot was given notice it would be closing down by July.
Heavy rain to lash North Island, tornadoes possible, forecasters warn
The top of the North Island will bear the brunt of heavy downpours in the morning.
Christchurch school in lockdown as armed police surround house; reports of man with gun
One person has been taken to hospital.
'A pain in the butt with purpose': Scooter safari to cross Southern Alps
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NZ First candidate, former cop file complaint against Kiwibank after losing $500k in scam
The victims claim Kiwibank failed to monitor the account or carry out due diligence.
Lachie Jones inquest: Pathologist who conducted autopsy gives evidence
The inquest is in its third and final week.