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Youth grateful for wetsuit preventing them from drowning on Christmas day.
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Police searching for missing Nelson woman
Nicole Hunter has been missing from the Stoke area since Tuesday.
Queenstown neighbours fired up over American billionaire’s fireworks display
Plans for an extravagant fireworks display in rural Queenstown have outraged neighbours.
Gore District Council pleads guilty to charges after toddler found dead in council pond
Lachlan Jones was 3 years old when he drowned in an oxidation pond.
Big boy elephant seal on a moulting tour
The juvenile has been spotted playing at Kaikorai Estuary and lounging on St Kilda Beach.
Police ask two witnesses of Christchurch mother and baby assault to come forward
An 18-year-old man has already appeared before the courts.
Staff shortage in resort prevents community lunch
There will be no Christmas lunch for some of Queenstown’s needy this year.
Lincoln man leaves $333k winning Lotto ticket in pocket while water blasting
Canterbury couple have won $333,333 after buying a Triple Dip Lotto ticket.
Norwegian troll to bring Mid Canterbury back to the silver screen
Mid Canterbury is poised to grace the silver screen again and it may be just the start.
$20k fine for drunk port digger driver
Drunk digger driver who tipped his vehicle had to be hauled out of trouble by a crane.
More house fires across Canterbury, one injured in Christchurch blaze
Fire and Emergency have warned the public of fire risks, heading into the festive season.
Bashed at a party: How one-punch attack student’s ‘life changed’
Assault outside a Dunedin party leaves student’s future in jeopardy.
Driver hits 100kmh in suburb to evade police
Disqualified driver lucky to walk away unscathed after a high-speed suburban chase.
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Police seek witnesses after fatal Otago crash
The incident occurred on State Highway 6, the Luggate-Cromwell Highway, on Wednesday.
Baby shaking tragedy: Father loses appeal over 10-and-a-half year jail term
Father avoided murder charge when child died hours after since-changed rule lapsed.
‘Super turd’ Cadogan celebrates wastewater project
Central Otago Mayor dons turd outfit celebrating new wastewater project.
Trailer won in raffle given back to hospice
Man wins tipping trailer after buying raffles tickets for the Otago Community Hospice.
Fragile wetlands near Arrowtown torn up by off-roaders
Off-road tracks illegally created by negligent 4WD and off-road motorcyclists at Macetown.
Person arrested after Christchurch house fire; a second blaze is being investigated
An 18-year-old woman has been arrested on charges of wilfully setting fire to property.
Woman sentenced to supervision on drug, violence charges
Woman who has distanced herself from substance abuse says 'meth is the devil'.
Two critically injured, one airlifted to hospital, after Canterbury crash
Police were called to the crash at roughly 5.30am.
Surgeon surrenders practising certificate after attempting to murder landlord
Dr Ian Dallison fired a shot at his landlord hours after he was adjudicated bankrupt.
Motorcyclist dies just after police alerted to 'manner of riding'
Road blocked while police investigate.
Teacher had 'no idea' boy on school visit was missing
Boy on first school visit found wandering in street by mum, Ministry of Education notified
Wilful and fraudulent: Wannabe private eye who operated without licence sanctioned
Shane Casbolt was fined, reprimanded and had his security guard approvals cancelled.
Child sex offender jailed for nearly 15 years, continues to deny the crimes
Jury took less than an hour to convict man on 24 charges related to child sex offending.
NZ cities named some of the world's best destinations for New Year’s Eve
It's confirmed, NZ puts on a world-class NYE celebration.
'Cold-blooded killer' set for release; family still think he’s innocent
Jule Burns, who murdered sex worker, will be deported on release.
Opinion: Ngai Tahu concerns for native taonga with ocean warming and acidification
OPINION: The marine realm is witnessing the largest climate impacts.
Four cars collide, injuring one and causing delays on Christchurch motorway
Multiple emergency service vehicles responded.
Eye surgeon burst into former landlord’s home before firing shot
Hours after he was made bankrupt Dr Ian Dallison attempted to murder his former landlord.
Sex offender to stay behind bars - Parole Board says 'no progress' since sentencing
A dangerous sex offender has made no progress after more than 10 years behind bars.
Watch: Virtual tour of completed Christ Church Cathedral released
The $154 million restoration project to rebuild the cathedral is under way.