Man hospitalised following Maruia crash has died
Police confirmed the man died in Christchurch Hospital six days after collision.
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Dunedin man drives 150km/h past police car with toddler in the back seat
The local police sergeant called out the motorist's actions.
Lego products worth $15,000 stolen from charity van
The charity has asked the public to keep an eye on selling sites for the product's resale.
In pictures: First snowfall of the year as cold snap hits
A chilly autumnal blast sweeps up the country bringing freezing temperatures.
'My daughter was covered in blood': Girl hit in head by debris during speedway crash
Her mother is calling for safer fencing after going into 'panic mode' on Saturday.
‘A hard watch’: Shocking CCTV shows 12 youths ram raid and ransack vape store
At least $15,000 in stock was stolen, owner says police told him offenders were underage.
Guns, meth and utensils discovered following Otago search warrant
A man and woman in their twenties have been arrested.
Blenheim vape store burgled three times in one week, teenagers arrested
Youth Aid will work with the teenage offenders.
Sir Tim Shadbolt admitted to hospital in Southland
The former Invercargill mayor is in hospital following recent surgery, his wife says.
Live: Protester booed out of rally in Wellington for transgender rights
Hundreds demonstrate in Christchurch today in support of transgender rights.
Makarora crash victim named
Police have named the person killed on Haast Pass-Makarora Rd last Wednesday evening.
Bodiless murder trial: Expert witness rubbishes CCTV evidence
Mike McGrath vanished in 2017, never to be seen again. David Benbow is on trial.
Man dies following incident in Southland
The man was found after reports were made about someone in difficulty.
‘Manipulative and dangerous’: Rapist, murderer Paul Bailey to stay behind bars
Parole Board says public would be at risk if 'dangrous' killer released.
No more chances - judge’s response to serial offending
Dunedin woman has accepted she must abandon her chaotic lifestyle.
Power no longer indicator of whether missing man home at time of alleged murder - defence expert
Mike McGrath vanished in 2017, never to be seen again. David Benbow is on trial.
Cook Strait ferry delays after substance leak at wharf
Delays at Picton Wharf after a substance leak.
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China's Westland Milk posts $120m profit turnaround
Company hits billion-dollar revenue mark for the first time.
'Insidious crime': Former council manager jailed for corruption
The former council manager and his associate were sent to jail for corruption and bribery.
Dunedin truck crash: Pedestrian killed by runaway truck named
Connor Harley Latty was on his way to work when the out-of-control truck crashed into him.
Ferry sailings cancelled, Wellingtonians urged to stay home as 5-metre waves batter coast
Parts of Christchurch are also without power due to high winds.
Police release photo of man sought after ‘violent’ Queenstown assault
Injured man needed medical treatment for a cut to his neck.
John MacDonald: Chris Hipkins didn’t do new Police Minister any favours
OPINION: Ginny Andersen might just surprise us.
Murder trial witness' mistake shows 'entire premise' of Crown case flawed - defence
Mike McGrath vanished in 2017, never to be seen again.
Watch: Dunedin wild weather cuts power and blocks roads
Dunedin wild weather cuts power and blocks roads. Video / Gregor Richardson, ODT
Tornado rips through South Island town as wild weather hits
Wild weather has battered parts of central and southern areas of the country overnight.
Police urge people in Southland, Otago to stay indoors as thunderstorms roll in
MetService issued a severe thunderstorm warning about 6pm for parts of the South Island.
Opinion: Reality is we have all descended as immigrants to Aotearoa New Zealand
In the past 10 years New Zealand has admitted its lowest number of refugees in 60 years.
Weather: Wind, rain and snow to batter South Island, lower North Island
There are weather warnings spanning much of the lower half of the country.
The Drawing Board: Taking in some of the awesome architecture at the Remarkables
The Drawing Board takes in the beautiful scenery of Ngāi Tahu
Jewellery store in North Canterbury burgled
Four people smashed their way into the jewellery store overnight.
Three years, no answers: Midwife at breaking point after battle with ACC
Blenheim midwife Nicky Rasmussen has been battling ACC for injury treatment since 2020.