Investigators look into suspicious overnight fires at Christchurch’s Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate school
Both blazes were minor, according to Fire and Emergency.
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Coroner opens inquiry into mental health patient murdering stranger
Laisa Waka was killed as she walked home from work.
Man drunk and high on meth threatened to cut out partner’s tongue
Justin David Gonscak appeared for sentence in Invercargill District Court last week.
Gloriavale trial: member rejects evidence by leavers about slavery, servitude at secretive community
Gloriavale member slams leavers' evidence in court, calls claims 'nonsense'.
Driverless shuttle hits the road in Queenstown
The Ohmio Lift shuttle is being promoted as a 'last-mile transport solution'.
One killed in highway crash at Mataura, Southland
One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 at Mataura.
Mainland tales: A day at the sheep sales
Herald journalist Kurt Bayer reports on an ageless Kiwi ceremony.
Christchurch serial fraudster admits $350k con
He's preyed on the elderly, and now Brendon Harris has cost banks more than $350k.
Tribesmen MC crackdown: Police disrupt bikie gang’s southern tour
Police have been monitoring notorious group around South Island.
Watch: Pool lifeguard's stunt with 'drowning' child prompts review
The video stunt amassed thousands of views - bosses say it should never have been posted.
Coast to Coast 2023: Hundreds cross starting line of legendary challenge
The extreme endurance race is now in its 41st year of contention.
Local Syrian community heartbroken after quake, worried for families
Worried families in NZ fear for those they cannot contact after catastrophic quake.
Southland man charged with poisoning more than 200 trees
A 54-year-old was charged with criminal damage and will appear in court this month.
Four injured, two seriously following rural Canterbury crash
The collision sparked a large emergency service callout.
Drink-driver’s iPhone dobs him in after car crash by alerting police immediately
The driver hit a tree while intoxicated and his phone automatically called police.
Suspicious device brings evacuations, road blocks in Christchurch
Police have confirmed they are responding to the incident on Ferry Rd.
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Staffer stabbed during youth justice facility escape attempt
Offenders believed to have taken advantage of inexperienced staff, poor maintenance.
Stop a while: Why Te Anau is more than just a launching pad
Fiordland's best attractions begin with a visit to this gateway town; don't rush through.
Christchurch man charged with assault following Bryndwr death
Christchurch police have arrested a man following an incident at a residential address.
Coroner considering inquest into murder of Christchurch woman Juliana Herrera in bid to save future lives
Coroner considering inquest into murder of Chch woman and her recently paroled killer.
Christchurch swimmers bloodied, hospitalised after 30 weekend rescues
Lifeguards dealt with two major incidents at Taylors Mistake as the rescues racked up.
Christchurch men on trial over multiple allegations of stupification and sexual violation
The trial is expected to run for at least three months before a judge alone.
Rolleston youth offenders climb on to roof after breaking out of their units
All five were brought down from the roof with police assistance.
Gang members involved in motorcycle crash in South Canterbury
Several motorbikes believed to have been ridden by gang members have crashed.
South Island experiences one of the hottest Waitangi weekends on record
Invercargill came agonisingly close to breaking a 24-year-old record.
'We just want to know what happened to dad': Man found dead at house
The man was a 'hard-working, loving, caring' father-of-three, his son says.
Police investigating death, serious injury at Christchurch home
Police trying to establish how the person died after being called to the Bryndwr home.
‘Every time I close my eyes I see it’ - Top jockey speaks about ‘horrific’ day Megan Taylor died
"I can still hear her laugh."
Are we nearly there yet? Say hello to a faultless family road trip
A six-night Southland roadie from Invercargill to Te Anau and The Sounds.
Person found dead at Christchurch house, another seriously hurt
Police say they are trying to establish how the person died.
Kiwi soldier killed in Ukraine: New details emerge as foreign unit’s 'luck ran out'
Blue-on-blue exchange came hours before off-duty NZDF soldier shot dead.
Tribesmen MC gang descends on the south: Police on high alert
Patching ceremony and Burt Munro Challenge on gang’s itinerary.