Police probe underway after person points laser at rescue helicopter
Police believe a laser was shone briefly at a helicopter landing at CHCH Hospital.
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Where is Pauline Parker? Strange, isolated new life for 'Heavenly Creatures' killer
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Which lucky region has hot weather on the way?
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How losing his job inspired Wānaka man to change the face of tourism
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From hot to not: Temperature plunge for Cantabrians, more rain and wind for north
Worst weather has passed, but Kiwis still set for unsettled start to school holidays.
My sister was insane: Brother of 'Heavenly Creatures' teen murderess shares story on Herald podcast A Moment In Crime
Jonathan Hulme wants to get his sister's trial outcome altered.
Brother of 'Heavenly Creatures' teen murderess shares 'real' story of her life
Brother of infamous 'Heavenly Creatures' murderer speaks about crime and aftermath.
St John apologises 'unreservedly' after woman dies waiting for ambulance
Margaret Wells' daughter says her mother was not given a chance to survive.
Rail bridge sagging after floodwater washes away support, KiwiRail suspends trains
People ordered to evacuate homes after more rain dumped around the South Island.
Cosmetic giant Mecca coming to Dunedin as city upgrade continues apace
The store is planned to open on Dunedin's George St in the second half of this year.
Family's anger: Elderly woman died after 70-minute wait for ambulance
The coroner says the circumstances around her death are 'deeply troubling'.
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'So many memories': Close friend pays tribute to teens killed in Nelson crash
The 18-year-olds died in an accident on an off-roading track.
Second dog infected with rare parasite babesia gibsoni
It is the first time the disease has been detected in dogs in New Zealand.
King Cobras attack: Senior member found guilty
One of the victims suffered a fractured skull in the alleged attack outside a gay bar.
'Be prepared to evacuate': West Coast residents on flood alert, severe thunderstorm watch for north
Power cuts, landslides and road closures struck the West Coast yesterday.
World class visitor experience planned for Motupōhue to put Bluff on the map
A planned 25m tall sculpture on Motupōhue (Bluff Hill) would be visible from the township.
'Broke $9m': Christchurch house price record smashed again
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Communities on standby with heavier rain to come; North Island in for a pummelling
The North Island will get the worst of the weather tomorrow and into Friday.
UB40 announce two shows Down Under; guitarist reveals deep love for NZ
“I always had half a plan that when I retired, I would move to NZ."
Two dead after crash on off-road track
Police were alerted to the crash in Mount Richmond Forest Park about 11pm yesterday.
Coroner probes driver’s rare eye condition, ‘sub-optimal’ police work at scene of fatal collision
Coroner examines death of man whose bike was struck by a house bus near Timaru
'Game-changer': How women coaches are being empowered
Hear how coaches transformed after going through the Te Hāpaitanga coaching programme.
Auckland set for wet end to week as West Coast prepares for 57-hr deluge
West Coast officials say they are apprehensive but prepared for the incoming rain.
Heavy rain warning extended to Canterbury High Country ahead of deluge
The major weather system is set to bring days of heavy rain and strong winds.
King Cobras attack: Man whose skull was fractured outside gay bar has no memory of assault
One of the victims suffered a fractured skull in the alleged attack outside a gay bar.
‘Makes me sad’: Pou whenua sculpture overlooking Lyttelton Harbour stolen
The 1.5m, 60kg carving was stolen during Easter weekend.
Kindergarten shut down as police dog tracks suspected burglar
The Merivale kindy was locked down for 25 minutes.
'Atmospheric river' may bring more than a month's rain in three days
MetService issues a raft of new weather watches and warnings ahead of a big rain-maker.
Tākaka man Peter Miller’s death not suspicious, police say
His body was found after his family raised concerns they hadn't heard from him.
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Intense weather ahead: Rain-maker to douse NZ, flooding threat
A moisture-packed system is set to saturate much of NZ, with warnings likely to be issued.
Inside Cowboy Paradise: 'The lost city of the Wild West' and the underground cannabis bunker
Beneath a shipping container on a 700ha property was a sophisticated cannabis operation.