Man sentenced for possession of more than 1000 child sexual abuse publications
The 59-year-old was arrested at his Merivale home in October 2021.
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Rocketman Sir Elton John jets into New Zealand for last-ever shows
Legendary chart-topper arrives for three final gigs.
'Massive risk': Man who diverted motorists away from police checkpoint charged
The man had an aversion to police stopping traffic and thought he was doing a good deed.
Person hospitalised after incident at Christchurch’s Jellie Park
St John confirmed the patient was moderately injured.
Tasman crews busy with rural blaze, chemical building fire
Fire and Emergency have told Nelson residents to avoid Elm St during decontamination.
One person injured after incident in Christchurch
Emergency services were called to a property in Linwood following the incident.
Queenstown helicopters near miss: Chopper pilot takes ‘evasive action’ to avoid crash
Incident happened just days before Gold Coast tragedy that claimed four lives.
One dead after serious crash closes South Canterbury highway
Police say the Geraldine-Fairlie highway is closed after powerlines fell due to the crash.
One person seriously injured in aeroplane crash at Oxford, Canterbury
Fire and Emergency NZ sent three crew to the scene to assist police and amulances.
The star of the show: Dunedin's the place to be for stargazing
A southern light show to knock your socks off.
Musician-poet Ariana Tikao exploring te reo Māori renaissance
Kāi Tahu songwriter and composer Ariana Tikao is one of the uni's writers-in-residence,
The naked truth: Former judge bares all about naturist lifestyle
Former judge says it is a good feeling to talk openly about his lifestyle.
Body of man who drowned trying to save child found at Lake Wakatipu
Missing man's body has been found in Lake Wakatipu search.
Critically injured person airlifted to hospital after workplace incident in Picton
Emergency services responded about 1pm and flew one person to Wellington Hospital.
Governors Bay locals put police on to 'antisocial' drivers
Several other vehicles have been identified and are actively being sought by local police.
Rock thrown through Christchurch couple’s window lands next to wife’s head
The Spreydon resident said they're racking their brains over why the attack occurred.
Helicopters continue to battle vegetation blaze near Queenstown
The vegetation fire at Long Gully has been burning since Thursday night.
Council failure to ensure secure fencing led to death of toddler
Council failed to ensure fencing around its Gore oxidation ponds was effective enough.
Region's fire risk brings total ban
Community officials believe the risk at this time of year to be too high.
Another swimmer missing in Lake Wakatipu
Another person is missing in Lake Wakatipu at Glenorchy after trying to help a child.
Search underway for person in trouble on Lake Wakatipu, Glenorchy
Jet boats and other swimmers are helping with the search effort, police said.
‘You are the mother of compassion’ Christchurch Imam reacts to PM’s resignation
Imam Gamal Fouda has thanked Jacinda Ardern for her work following the terror attacks.
Kieran Read talks team quirks, personal form ahead of T20 Black Clash
The all-star cricket charity match kicks off on Friday in Read's hometown of Christchurch.
Dunedin car shot three times in ‘random’ act
Man finds three bullets in car after random act of violence.
‘Tricked’ Wanaka man loses $40,000 to fraudsters
Jason Clarke invested in a mirrored website that was completely fake.
Inmates asked ‘mentally unwell’ victim be moved before assault
Grant Steven Bowden died in prison after challenging an inmate to a fight.
'You stupid moron': Engineer punches pilot in head in cockpit; that was only the start of the saga
It took the victim complaining to the CAA before attacker ended up in court.
Suppression for 18-year-old charged with murder
An 18-year-old man has been arrested and charged with a woman's murder in Dunedin.
Twizel crash victim was 'father, farmer, hunter and always needed to be doing something'
Man killed in crash remembered by family for "big" dreams
The South Island's hottest new tourist attractions
From glamping to gourmet food, check out these spots on your next Te Wai Pounamu holiday.
Sheltering sheep killed by lightning in Central Otago
Neighbour walking her dog discovers grisly fate of a dozen ewes and lambs.
Time to wine down: Take it easy in Marlborough
It's a winning combination of fine wine, fresh mussels and inviting water.
Dog eats owner’s medication, racks up massive vet bill after parcel tossed in yard
The owner paid over $700 to have his dog's stomach pumped, it now faces long-term illness.
Paddler run over by boat: 'I couldn't be any luckier'
The man suffered broken ribs, cracked vertebrae, and a collapsed lung in the incident.