Christchurch street traps its residents in knee-high floodwaters for a decade
Locals have resorted to purchasing 4WDs to 'pick up groceries' as their cars get stuck.
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National cancer working group forms in response to critical shortages
Crippling doctor workforce shortages have closed down some cancer services in Dunedin.
23-year-old charged with abduction and rape in Blenheim
The accused is due to appear in the Blenheim District Court tomorrow.
Thinking of an Easter trip away? The weather could be on your side
MetService projects a good weather week ahead, during a month of unsteady weather.
Star quality: There's no outshining LandEscape Wanaka
It's the perfect combination of spas, stars, cycling and sustainability.
Person arrested following incident at Blenheim Railway Station
Police cordoned off the railway station following an incident this morning.
'Everything at risk': The job ad looked legitimate, but now he's lost $42k
The PhD student was only looking for a part-time job but found himself in a world of hell.
Hell in paradise: The luxury holiday hotspot where locals are sleeping in cars
The rental situation in New Zealand's tourism hotspot is growing more desperate.
Incredible images: How extreme summer took another big bite out of NZ’s glaciers
Scientists left 'shocked'.
Christchurch Adventure Park loses appeal of $12m court-ordered damages after Port Hills fires
In 2021, the High Court ruled the company was liable despite not starting the fire.
Watch: The ID Dunedin Fashion Show
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Youngster, 9, involved in car thefts and burglaries in Christchurch
Police say youth offending is an issue being experienced across the country.
Whānau who want to switch to Māori role can swap from today to July 13
If you want to switch to the Māori Electoral role, do it today
Relationship between Gore Mayor and Chief Exec so bad they need an intermediary
Another councillor will act as an intermediary between them.
Young Gloriavale leaver's first taste of alcohol lands him in court
Redeemed Standfast was new to drinking, the court heard.
Former Queenstown barman dies, saves lives with organs
Popular Queenstown bartender, who died accidentally in Australia, a 'beautiful spirit'.
‘I want justice’: Man wakes up on birthday to find dog stabbed to death
'Good boy' stabbed in the abdomen and died from blood loss.
Corrections review refutes Parole Board claims over murderer's release
Corrections cancelled application for killer to stay at board's approved agency.
Five youths arrested in Blenheim after string of car thefts
Marlborough Police made the arrests after one of the stolen vehicles was abandoned.
High tea: Mountain helicopter sets world record
The helicopter held a literal high tea 11,000ft above sea level.
Environment Canterbury ceases chemical spraying following ‘incident’
WorkSafe told ECan to evaluate how it goes about spraying chemicals.
Te Rauparaha descendant awarded honorary degree for te reo revitalisation
The discovery of an old manuscript led student on a journey into his past.
Disgruntled developer shut out of Great Walks makes hut booking app
DoC said it welcomed initiatives that help visitors and made the most of facilities.
Stuart Nash sacked, attempted kidnapper arrested & teachers back on strike | Focus Morning Bulletin: 29 March, 2023
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South Island asked to conserve power immediately, or risk cuts
Temperatures plummeted, and demand for electricity is beyond what the grid can handle.
Person dies in Queenstown workplace incident
Emergency services were notified of the incident this afternoon.
Man hospitalised following Maruia crash has died
Police confirmed the man died in Christchurch Hospital six days after collision.
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.