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Knife-wielding man causes chaos in Dunedin
He allegedly pointed the knife at a passerby while demanding money.
'Boiling point': Elderly man attacked with bat after driveway dispute
A driveway dispute between two men has deteriorated into violence at a Dunedin address.
Body found on track on the West Coast
Police say the person's death is not being treated as suspicious.
Erosion likely to force Otago high school to relocate, report reveals
Erosion could wash away trees protecting Waitaki Boys’ High School's grounds in a decade.
One person killed in a quad-bike accident last night in Timaru
Emergency services were called to the fatal scene at 11.40pm.
Fires exacerbated by strong winds have been largely extingushed
Fire and Emergency battled three fires at Selwyn, Central Otago and Southland last night.
South Island fires: Crews to return to the three blazes this morning
A firefighter was hospitalised trying to extinguish the fire in Templeton last night.
'Horrific winds': Crews tackle blazes across several South Island regions
People are being asked to stay away from the areas in question.
The great white shark Google alert switcheroo: Warning sent to Scots was meant for Kiwis
There’s never been a confirmed sighting of a great white shark in Scottish waters.
Watch: NZ soldier's emotional reunion with son after Ukraine tour of duty
Former infantryman home for Christmas after being shot and blown up by Russian forces.
Heavy rain and wind warnings for southern, central South Island
Heavy rain and wind warnings are in place.
Queenstown lifts boil water notice after nearly three months
Residents can go back to using water straight from tap after cryptosporidium outbreak.
‘Idealistic’ to think police could have stopped Linwood mosque attack
Once shots were reported at Linwood mosque, it took armed officers only minutes to arrive.
Southern Alps rescue: Two climbers plucked to safety at 3000m
The pair activated their personal locator beacon high on Malte Brun.
'It's bulls***': Pilot rejects finding that his error caused West Coast crash
Tony Ibbotson maintains mechanical failure caused the Robinson to crash, not pilot error.
Aramoana house fire suspected arson
An investigation into a suspicious house fire in Aramoana, near Dunedin, is taking place.
Two divers in trouble at Dunedin beach
A helicopter responded to the incident at Smaills Beach.
Famous high country station becomes first NZ farm to earn B Corp status
'Their innovative approach reflects the kind of leadership we need to see ...'
‘Reach out’ to those struggling with alcohol says family of victim
Andrew Milne was hit by a driver more than five times over the legal limit.
'Trusted family friend' jailed for grooming, abusing boy
Man lied about age and stayed in the same room as boy who he abused.
Fonterra worker sacked for not wearing mask for Covid-19 awarded $30k compensation
She couldn't wear a mask due to her asthma.
West Coast gains $35m Wētā Workshop epic: Pounamu Path tourist trail opens
Māwhera Pā in Greymouth is the first stop on a four-part cinematic, historic route.
'This is not a test': Tsunami siren blunder alarms beach residents
People were preparing to evacuate after warning started blaring from sirens.
Man who grabbed female bouncer’s crotch risks being deported
The defendant refused to leave the establishment in Wānaka before the assault.
Historical indecent assaults on teenage babysitter a ‘fling’
Woman tells the court of the devastating effects the abuse had on her.
Kiwi sports star charged with stealing car keeps name suppression
He is accused of wilful damage and taking a $10,000 car but has name suppression.
'He deserves a statue': Beloved, social cat mourned by community
Beloved by the community, Junior died after being struck by a car.
Woman's son knocked over by cyclist on shared cycleway
The accident was not the first incident for the 7-year-old; he had almost been hit before.
New radio network will help with multi-agency communication, terror attack inquest finds
Poor communication between police and paramedics has emerged as a key issue.
The left doesn’t own poor, Māori: National MP's revealing, personal maiden speech
The Rangitata MP spoke of an at times challenging upbringing.
'Humbled': Students behind viral Stairway to Heaven cover blown away
School's rock rendition blows up online.
Woman stabs friend in ‘out of the blue’ attack after Kmart trip
CCTV footage showed the woman buying a set of five kitchen knives.