How a Canterbury family outing on jet boats led to three seriously injured
One boat, with children on board, hit a gravel bank and rolled.
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Heavy rain and severe gales due to lash parts of country this week
Both islands are in for a mixed bag of weather conditions this week.
Three people injured in jet boat 'incident', four rescue choppers flown into isolated Canterbury area
Four helicopters are already on the scene, with more on the way.
Petition organiser seeks to remove Gore Council chief executive
Chief executive Stephen Parry and Mayor Ben Bell have not been speaking since December.
Explore small towns that gave birth to big tunes this NZ Music Month
From small beginnings come great things.
Major synthetic cannabis dealer ordered to pay police millions
The Court of Appeal rejected his claim the payment would amount to undue hardship.
Nasa launches stadium-sized, space-bound balloon from Wānaka Airport
The launch is the second of two planned to go up from Wānaka this year.
Bone-chilling morning: Temps drop to -2.6 but beautiful sunshine on the way
No wind, snow or rain alerts are in place for New Zealand as the weekend begins.
'Shoot me': Jury hears audio of fatal shooting at Connor Whitehead murder trial
Connor Whitehead was shot dead at a party in Christchurch in November 2021.
'This has been a huge cover-up': Pike River mine disaster dad blasts official response
Bernie Monk has been shown new images of potential human remains inside mine.
Poised for lift-off! Canterbury festival sells out amidst huge public interest
Buster the Bull will make his debut at the Glow Festival.
Possible human remains found in Pike River mine - police
Images taken from deep inside mine have been examined by pathologists.
'Total inconvenience': Dozens of drivers affected after diesel and petrol mix up
The issue could cost the drivers up to $1000 to remedy.
Will he stay or go? Gore councillors ask Mayor Ben Bell to resign
A meeting on Tuesday will discuss the situation further.
Councillors want Gore Mayor gone, Hipkins set to meet Biden & another school ditches NCEA | Focus Morning Bulletin: 12 May, 2023
Pressure is building to oust the mayor of Gore, Hipkins set to meet Joe Biden in Papua New Guinea and why another school is ditching NCEA in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Majority of Gore District Council calls on Mayor Ben Bell to resign
The youngest mayor in New Zealand's history is being urged to step down.
Christchurch Hospital staff still writing patient data with paper and pen after IT outage
It's been over 24 hours since the outage impacted the hospital's online patient systems.
Man threatened with weapon in home invasion
Two men threatened an occupant with a weapon after breaking in.
'Not enough beds': Dunedin Hospital operations postponed
Eight of 36 planned surgeries were pushed off due to the bed shortage.
‘I’ve been shot’: Partygoer tells of moment teen shot dead at party
Connor Whitehead was shot dead at a party in Christchurch in November 2021.
Cold case murder trial aborted in second week
Two people who deny killing Angela Blackmoore will face a new trial.
College blasts ‘wrong assumptions’ over backlash to school’s formal rules
The school is only allowing students to attend the Y13 formal if they bring a partner.
'Chaotic': Four people rescued after boat overturns
A rescue boat was seen dropping people off at the Sumner Yacht Club.
‘Just shoot me’: Teen allegedly told before innocent bystander was shot dead
Connor Whitehead was shot dead at a party in Christchurch in November 2021.
Outram fatal crash oversights highlighted by road safety experts
Safety experts highlight array of oversights that may have led to a double-fatal crash.
Teachers rolling strike action begins today
The strikes are continuing despite a last-minute offer from the Ministry of Education.
WorkSafe investigates treatment of staff at prestigious high school
It's understood multiple allegations have been made against a senior staffer.
Father’s final words to son before he was shot dead
Connor Whitehead was shot dead at a party in Christchurch in November 2021.
Person dies at Christchurch industrial workplace
A patient was seen being given CPR by responding paramedics.
Hotel scam: Auckland mum admits $159K spent, told friends she was buying a house
The woman, a nurse, said she's got nowhere to turn to.
'Disappointing on several levels': Teens abuse police after dairy theft
Police dismayed and disappointed at level of abuse directed at officers by teens.
‘I love it, I’m just addicted’: 13yo joyrider’s startling admission
Four youths were involved in an 800km return trip joyride from Christchurch to Nelson.
Digging up Dunedin Hospital's past
Archaeologists work to preserve any artefacts they find amongst the rubble.
Weather: heavy rain and a touch of snow forecast this week
Heavy rain will affect northern and western parts of the North Island from Tuesday.