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Gore council chief executive Stephen Parry resigns
Parry has resigned after a feud with Mayor Bell.
‘Definitely mourning’: Tribute to top athletics official killed in e-scooter crash
Kathryn Fraser was riding an e-scooter last week when a van struck and killed her.
Guilty plea in fatal Momona stabbing
A man who fatally stabbed a man in Momona following a driving dispute has pleaded guilty.
Gloriavale leader Peter Righteous suffered punctured lung in crash after local fundraising event
Three people were involved in a car crash on the South Island's West Coast.
Top New Zealand Athletics official named as victim of e-scooter crash
A responder to the accident broke into a local pharmacy seeking a defibrillator.
Gloriavale leader allegedly injured in West Coast car crash
Three people were involved in a car crash on the South Island's West Coast.
Car crashes into power pole on SH1 in South Otago
The crash happened about 3pm between Waipahi and Wairuna.
But wait, there's Mordor! 18 hobbit-themed tourist attractions to rule them all
Where's Middle-earth? Somewhere between New Zealand and a Texan cafe.
Infamous NZ conman spotted in Spain posing as wealthy aristocrat
The man with dozens of names fled New Zealand two years ago.
Pike River memorial developments being 'scaled' due to cost increases
The new memorial track should be open by Christmas or shortly after.
Children who lost parents in fatal crash remain in hospital
Three people were killed in the crash in Otago on Monday.
‘Very concerned’: Top lawyer worried after Community Magistrate declines to hear case
The association is calling on the Ministry of Justice to review previous cases heard.
Green light for electric police car
A BMW i4EV to be the first electric vehicle used by the force in the Otago region.
Man waterboarded ex-partner after strangling her
Blair William Hurndell has been jailed for four years for assault on ex-partner.
High school student seriously injured after catching fire during class
St John said the student has since been hospitalised with serious injuries.
Revealed: Man charged with murdering Yanfei Bao named
Yanfei Bao was last seen alive on July 19.
This NZ attraction was called 'overpriced' by US media. Here's why it's happy about it.
“We’re actually thrilled about it," said the owner.
Government agrees to buyout deal with Nelson council
Owners of unliveable homes offered buyout deal similar to Cyclone Gabrielle one.
'Broken' mum wants answers after beloved baby’s sudden death
Taliah died five days after she was found unresponsive while playing with a sibling.
Everything you need to know about viewing and snapping tonight's super blue moon
Celebrated night photographers and astronomers give the best advice to enjoy the spectacle
Man arrested in Te Anau after shooting a vehicle at a campsite
The 35-year-old man will appear in court later this afternoon facing firearms charges.
12-year-old hit by car in Dunedin
Girl suffers moderate injuries after being hit by a car.
Cup Day: Tickets on sale for biggest day on Canterbury's social calendar
Huge crowds expected for the glitz, glamour and excitement of Cup Day.
Unregistered taxi driver not guilty of rape
A taxi driver at the centre of a rape trial has been found not guilty of sexual assault.
Uni student hid mental anguish from parents, died first day back after holiday
Coroner releases findings into death of university student found in dorm room by staff.
Person dead after crash between car and scooter
A pharmacy's sliding door was left damaged after a frantic hunt for medical gear.
Businessman third person killed in crash that killed couple
A 'well-respected accountant' is the third person to have died in the Otago crash.
‘Devoted parents’ killed in crash, three of their kids critically injured
The couple posted a photo together on Facebook two hours before the crash.
Coroner clears police after fatal shooting of ‘gentle giant’ Darfield man
Coroner releases findings after fatal shooting of Canterbury man Donald Ineson in 2018
Hunt for Yanfei Bao: Police prepare fresh searches in Greenpark area
The man accused of kidnapping and murdering Bao was due back in court on Friday.
Potential new airport to serve Central Otago
Christchurch Airport will be releasing a round of new information on their project investigating the potential for a new airport to serve Central Otago. Video / Supplied
Bigger impact: Research shows likely effects of controversial Tarras airport
Animated flyovers released today show the impact Tarras airport would have.