More heavy rain expected for Nelson as rain band moves west
Nelson Tasman Civil Defence says caution is still needed on the region's roads.
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Richard Leman's body was found inside a car parked in a garage in Rangiora.
Australian deportee guilty of dangerous driving in Mosgiel
Deportee was sent back from Australia because of his criminal behaviour.
South Island’s West Coast set for soaking
Buller and Westland tipped to experience the worst of the wet weather.
Dunedin police sting: Police find $115k in cash, $60k of cannabis
The defendant admits he got greedy after $60,000 worth of cannabis was found in a sting.
'What are you going to do, get me whacked like Angela?': Murder trial hears secret conversations
Angela Blackmoore murder accused's ex-partner gives explosive evidence.
Police are back at Rangiora property after body found inside car
Police launched a homicide inquiry after a man's body was found in his garage.
Motorcylist killed in North Canterbury crash named
A man killed in a crash in North Canterbury was a 'very kind and gentle man'.
Christchurch vape shop ram raids continue
A vehicle smashed into a store in Northlands early this morning.
'Grossly excessive speed': Judge blasts farmer for 'appalling' hit-and-run cyclist death
A man who lied to police about who was driving a car after a fatal crash is sentenced.
Dunedin man realises ‘methamphetamine is a demon’
The judge was impressed with the convicted man's realisation of the drug's harmful effect.
Victim needed to 'watch herself', murder accused allegedly said hours before killing
The Crown alleges Angela Blackmoore was brutally murdered to free up a business deal.
'It’s getting worse': Canterbury business struggle with crime wave
North Canterbury retailers living in fear after constant burglaries.
Doctor caught attacking patients for a third time
The doctor was working at a clinic in Christchurch when he sexually abused men.
‘A really good man’: Local cop praised for assisting elderly scam victim
The policeman drove the 93-year-old to his local bank and helped him explain his case.
Marae containers packed with emergency supplies for top of the south Māori
The containers house generators, portable loos and showers and BBQs.
‘Disastrous outcome’: Woman sentenced for running over man clearing drain
Jeffrey Ilott was on his hands and knees clearing out guttering when he was run over.
Young mum signed deal with alleged killer weeks before murder
Crown alleges Angela Blackmoore was murdered to free up a business deal.
Pizza oven explodes, injuring two
Fire crews were called to the scene of the incident in Nelson.
‘Everything’s slipping away’: Staff shortages prevent woman’s bowel surgery
The only surgeon capable of the operation doesn't have the necessary staff required.
Council staff allegedly drove illegally altered utes into oncoming traffic while chemical spraying
The regional council ceased all chemical spraying in Canterbury at the end of March.
Cold case murder: Partner tells of bloody body discovery
Gang-connected debt collector ordered contract killing, the Crown alleges.
Fourth man not guilty in Christchurch bar spiking and sex assaults case
The man defended a charge of sexually violating a woman at the bar in August 2018.
Towards the light: Queenstown art fest aims to attract long weekend crowds
Queenstown’s light festival says it is back and brighter than ever.
Cold case murder trial: Gang-connected debt collector ordered contract killing, court told
Crown outlines case against pair standing trial for grisly 1995 murder in CHCH.
‘Gritney Spears’: Queenstown offers public the chance to name new council trucks
The most popular names by public vote will be assigned to four new vehicles.
More Christchurch youths arrested amid further burglary spree
Four teens have been taken into custody and referred to Youth Aid.
'It was The Muppet Show': Farmer ‘livid’ dog owners not prosecuted
Owner of two roaming lamb-killing dogs escapes prosecution.
Lego announces launch of its second NZ store, this time in Christchurch
The retail outlet will be hosted in Christchurch's Riccarton Mall.
Christchurch police raid central city property and put three in handcuffs
Armed officers stormed the property on Madras St in the early afternoon.
Cold case murder trial: Pair deny 1995 killing
Angela Blackmoore was 10 weeks pregnant when she was brutally killed in her home.
Woman reveals saying 'stop' during alleged sexual assault after being drugged at Christchurch bar
Man defending a charge of sexually violating a woman at the bar in August 2018.
'They took valuable s***': Harvey Norman ram-raided while fog cannon protects jewellery store
Two shops in the district were hit by offenders in the early hours of the morning.
'Quiet and normal family': Unexplained death troubles Palmerston neighbours
The house has been cordoned off with police checking the scene since yesterday.