Person dies after emergency service call-out at New Brighton beach
Person found unresponsive in the water.
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Youth Crime: Data shows big increases in south Auckland and Canterbury, rife in Bay of Plenty
Oranga Tamariki's Ben Hannifan says there's been a 2 per cent national youth crime drop.
Arson charge for no-show Outram hermit
John Russell Black, AKA Little John, contacted officials to say he could not attend court.
John MacDonald: All I want for Christmas is a new Local Government Minister
OPINION: Nanaia Mahuta has blown it and I don’t believe a word she says anymore.
Rescue under way at Mt Cook
A person has sustained an injury and requires special assistance to get out.
Man who stabbed woman 14 times released early from prison
Daryen Owens told his ex her flatmate was going to get a lesson she'd never forget.
Police seek help finding two men after stabbing in Christchurch over weekend
Man taken to Christchurch Hospital after being stabbed at beachside mall
John MacDonald: Are our roads the worst they've ever been?
OPINION: Have we got a broken roading system?
Christchurch shooting: Residents enjoying Six60 concert when shots rang out
Street subjected to shooting for second night in a row.
Christchurch police investigating after four homes shot at
No one was injured in the incidents, which police believe are connected.
Holiday high? Forecasters optimistic for holidays
Meteorologists optimistic a ridge of high pressure might arrive just in time for Xmas.
'He was there five minutes': Nurse frustrated by Health Minister's visit
Nurse 'ticked off' by Andrew Little’s recent visit to Southland Hospital ED.
Woman in critical condition, man arrested after incident in Invercargill
Man charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and attempted murder.
Man who made threats at Work and Income flees police on skateboard
The 44-year-old is due to appear in court today on five charges.
'Disgusting': Outrage after Eagle Brewing Twitter account posts racist comment
Brewery’s new owner says the company is not responsible for the post.
Canterbury town stuck on a highway still feels ignored
The Government has made safety improvements, but Woodend locals want more.
John MacDonald: Three Waters is still a dog's breakfast
OPINION: Nothing is going to stop the Government's water reforms.
The 'bad man': Children were so scared of burglar, they hid pocket money under their pillows
"Parents observed many nights of tears and lack of sleep".
Left and right leaning Christchurch councillors square off over asset sales
Discussions are over easing the burden on ratepayers.
Emergency services respond to Christchurch paragliding accident
The person was airlifted out after the incident on Summit Rd, Sumner.
Opinion: Why I agree with baby blood decision
Compassion for parents ordered to hand over sick child to health authorities.
Queenstown man arrested after crashing his car and involvement in assault
The driver will appear in court tomorrow on several driving and drinking charges.
Deal reached over Kawarau Gorge cycle trail
Plans for a new cycle trail through the Kawerau Gorge have been greenlit.
‘Here piggy piggy’: Man taunted officers while wading in lake
Transient man sentenced to four months in prison after taunting police in Queenstown.
Gangland: Senior Mongols figure jailed over gang pad death
Head Hunters associate died after fight at NY Eve party.
Park assault: Teen allegedly sexually violated young woman
The 17-year-old faces seven charges following the incident.
Kiwi woman squeezes Italian reporter’s bottom while reporting from World Cup
'He just told the whole Italian nation I squeezed his bum.'
Insomniac photographer snaps 'pretty special' aurora
Douglas Thorne couldn't sleep one night so he went for a drive.
Police officer who allegedly stole while at work appears in court
The officer allegedly repeatedly stole money while at work, from as little as $20 to $300.
'Depraved': Family friend jailed for sexually preying on young girl during art lessons
Man branded a 'demon' today by distraught mother.
Big roading project kicks off after five deaths and 30 injuries
The $41m Waimakariri project will tend to a dangerous stretch of State Highway 1.
Police seek identity of man linked to alleyway sex attack
A young woman is believed to have been sexually assaulted near an alleyway.
Teen appears in court charged with murdering dog-walker
Bailey Messervy allegedly stabbed a dog-walker multiple times.