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MDMA disguised as dodgy-looking crockery smashes 'sophisticated' drug operation
Police swoop after package declared to be dining plates was actually plate-shaped MDMA.
Fears older people being let down by Dunedin Hospital revamp
The Government confirmed the new Dunedin Hospital will open with 351 beds.
Fatal fire: Elderly artist’s remains found beside favourite chair
The fire started with embers falling from the fireplace, but there were no smoke alarms.
New Dunedin hospital going on old Cadbury factory site; costs ‘under control’
The Health Minister admits the site brings with it construction challenges.
Road-rage hammer attack victim undergoes head surgery, two youths charged
The violent assault followed an incident involving three vehicles, police said.
Ten helicopters join battle to control 1200ha blaze near Tiwai Pt
Tiwai Bridge is closed to all traffic except fire crews and smelter staff.
New Zealand’s most decorated Paralympian calls time on career
Eleven-time gold medallist, Dame Sophie Pascoe reveals she won't swim competitively again.
Covid-19 ‘brain fog’ likely factor in near head-on train crash
The experienced engineer recently returned to work following an absence due to the virus.
Four helicopters join battle to control 120ha blaze near Tiwai Point
No structures are affected, but people should avoid the area.
KiwiRail board exodus: Resignation letters released after Govt watchdog intervenes
A board exodus followed the mega-ferry fallout, the Aratere grounding and a sharp warning.
Society Insider: Kiwi sports stars’ summer of love; billionaires and rich listers break records at Karaka
Which rich Kiwi made a multimillion-dollar purchase at the Bloodstock sales?
Child, parent ‘grabbed’ outside Christchurch early learning centre
Man to appear in court accused of grabbing a child and parent.
Person thrown from car after serious crash on SH1 near Picton
Emergency services were called to the crash at Tuamarina at 6.30am.
Police name victim of fatal crash in Arthur’s Pass
Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
Pub pool game ends with man smashing opponent around the head with cue
He struck one victim with a cue four times and punched another outside the bar.
‘Breaking my heart’: Tiny home pioneers selling their beloved eco-lodge
Retreat is nestled in the bush and has 360-degree views of Tasman Bay.
Teen who died swimming at Christchurch beach was about to start university
The popular teen drew a crowd of at least 300 at his tangi.
‘Track them down’: Fury over campaign to hunt down Israeli soldiers holidaying in NZ
Jewish groups have slammed the hotline, saying it has 'crossed the line'.
Prolific thief gives staff thumbs up as he lifts bottle of whisky, stuffs $189 of lamb in jacket
A judge has said Nelson needs a break from James Weir's antics.
Two teens, a stolen car and a pretend gun: How police stopped an Invercargill crime spree
Police have charged two teens after a crime spree in Invercargill.
‘Definitely a little unusual’: Summer snow surprises South Island
Snow is falling on Mt Hutt as cold southerlies sweep across the South Island.
‘With heavy hearts’: Pair killed in double fatal crash remembered
Police have named two people killed in a crash near Temuka.
Friends ‘speechless’ over death of Christchurch man in motorcycle collision
Liam Ryan-Morris died on Saturday when his motorcycle and a truck collided in Chch.
‘Couldn’t see how nobody had been killed’: Holidaymakers shaken after tree hits campervan
Large tree fell during wild storm last night.
‘More isolated than ever’: School’s struggle as it awaits $650k jetty
Construction of a new Waitaria Bay jetty will start mid-2025.
‘Unexplained’ death of Queenstown woman under investigation
Police cannot yet say how the woman died but are investigating and appealing for info.
New Zealand’s cheapest suburbs: Where to buy a house for less than $500,000
The city with the most property bargains revealed.
Single-vehicle crash closes SH1 near Kaiapoi, two people injured
Traffic diversions are currently in place.
Motorcyclist dead after crash with truck in Chch
Motorists are being told to take an alternative route and expect delays.
Disgraced car dealer sent customer photos of excrement & genitalia
The ex-dealer has had multiple rulings made against him by a vehicle disputes tribunal.
A perfect day ends in tragedy: Family’s grief after 10yo dies in freak holiday accident
We still grapple with it every single day, wondering why, why it was our beautiful little
Military medals among items stolen in spate of Canterbury burglaries
Three separate incidents have been reported in the region since the start of the year.
Medical supplies taken from air ambulance recovered in ‘trove of stolen items’
Police recovered the medical items in Dunedin.