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Father relieved after nightmare night searching for kids lost in remote bush.
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Christchurch school evacuates after digger hits oxygen pipe
Road closures are in place on Saint Asaph St.
'It's not fun anymore': Shop owner woes as MetroMart and local dairies among seven burgled
Police confirmed the latest burglary happened at 6am today.
Meals on wheels? Drunk man attacks car with knife and fork
A man has been jailed for drunkenly attacking a car with knife and fork.
‘The whole thing snowballed’: Motorbike licence instructor falsified certificates for gangs
Petre Kalinowski, who made $54,000 from the offending, is out on parole.
'Outrageous what they charge': Customers fume at prices for half-open ski slopes
Cardrona is in hot water with its loyal customers after a nightmare school holiday run.
Cybertruck shows its stuff near Wanaka
The truck was being tested on the Pisa Range, near Wanaka.
Female sex offender to be released from prison
Sex offender to pursue their interest in writing after nearly seven years behind bars.
'Taught to fear': Gloriavale girls 'primed' from young age for life of domestic work, court says
Gloriavale leaders said they would appeal the Employment Court decision.
Ice-swim tournament organisers reveal novice competitor airlifted to safety
Organisers spoke of the moment they realised the swimmer needed hospital attention.
One person dead after truck and car collide in Southland
The Serious Crash Unit is investigating.
Woman and dog found after 20 hours missing near Greymouth
The family was 'ecstatic' when the woman and her dog were found this morning.
Two injured, one seriously after Christchurch motorway van collision
Police confirmed there have been no serious injuries.
Murderer, rapist alleges ‘serious assault’ at NZ’s toughest prison
Man who raped, murdered Chch woman Emma Agnew claims he was seriously assaulted in jail.
Otago University collaborates with mana whenua for brand upgrade
Otago University changes its brand for the first time in 154 years
The heart of everything: Fiordland from the sea
Cruising in Fiordland is one of this country's great travel experiences.
Mum rages against unmasked gang members in hospital ICU
A mother is still angry gang members were able to move around a hospital unmasked.
School that hired disgraced teacher calls for urgent meeting with families
Taurapa's serious misconduct included a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student.
Winning $33.5m Lotto ticket kept in sock drawer, woman reveals crying daily
The massive prize was bagged 10 days after the results were announced.
Paramedics treat person in ‘serious condition’ at South Island ice-swim tournament
The St Bathans competition ends at lunchtime today after running over the weekend.
'Sleepwalking' alleged thief nabbed by police
A man was caught snooping around a Dunedin driveway with an unusual excuse.
Now’s the time to enjoy a cosy winter break in Kaikōura
Picture this. Fresh crayfish, cute cottage stays and secret ski fields.
Fee-fi-fo-FUN! Stay overnight in a giant-sized boot
Judy and Steve have put their heart and "sole" into NZ's quirkiest overnight stay.
Collapse of an empire: How a South Island gang boss was brought down from inside
Kurt Bayer reports on the fast rise, and even faster fall, of an underworld kingpin.
Assault in Christchurch suburb being investigated by police
A person has been injured in an assault in the Christhchurch suburub of Aranui
Tributes after boatie’s sudden death
Queenstown resident who died last week remembered for helping the community.
NZ Cricket’s new cash cow: How lucrative Indian deal is already paying dividends
More than 200 contracted players expecting cheques from NFTs windfall this month.
One person dead after Christchurch crash
One dead in crash in Christchurch suburb of Harewood this morning
Heavy rain to soak parts of NZ, thunderstorms may strike Auckland
Heavy rain watches issued for Coromandel, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay, Nelson.
Minister to meet with Teaching Council following ‘serious misconduct’ by disgraced teacher
Teacher at private school had sexual relationship with 16-year-old student.
Pedestrian critically injured in Christchurch
Emergency services rushed the person to hospital at around 11pm last night.
The $33.5m Lotto mystery: What happens if no one claims it?
Lucy Fullarton said Lotto has a robust process around how they find their winners.
'Racist eggings' escalate to arson attack on refugees
A Syrian family has faced eggings and abuse since they moved into their home at Mosgiel.