Nowhere to go: Homeless man demanded to be arrested
The man, who has an extensive criminal history, had nowhere to go.
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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.'
Teen jailed for life for bludgeoning mum to death with dumbbell
Jordan Taylor says he killed the only person in the world he loved.
How ‘70s Dunedin pop star Craig Scott swapped music career for real estate
53 years on from his last #1 hit, Craig Scott is 'tempted' by a return to music.
AOS member tells of frustration in getting ambulances to Al Noor Mosque
The scene inside the prayer room has been described as 'chaotic'.
'The cancer is now not survivable': Man had to wait 20 weeks for MRI
The MRI was deemed urgent and meant to happen within 31 days.
Driver falls asleep at the wheel while being followed by Dunedin police
A 36-year-old man was slumped over the steering wheel.
Pair in dock as new Angela Blackmoore murder trial begins
Blackmoore was just 21 when she was murdered in 1995.
Why Forbes 30 under 30 star returned home to Blenheim
She started her first company at 17, now she's dedicating her career to help startups.
Why you should start using nature like you use the gym
For your next holiday remember a simple fact - human nature needs nature.
Dream Kiwi spot: No traffic jams, no stress and the ex-mayor giving away his weekly pension
Former Grey mayor Tony Kokshoorn waxes lyrical about his beloved West Coast.
‘Heart-wrenching’: Kiwi doctor opens up on deaths of more than 20 family members in Gaza
'In the first week of the current war, six members of my family were killed.'
Why was mosque emergency exit locked? Coroner hears desperate escape stories
Parts of the gunman's now-banned livestream played at the mosque attack coronial inquest.
Human remains found in grounds of former psychiatric hospital
Femur bone and old patient tag found at the site of the former psychiatric hospital.