Blood and Gore: Inside split between mayor and CEO tearing a town apart
Kurt Bayer reports on the tumultuous tenure so far of NZ’s youngest-ever mayor.
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Spilled milk closes state highway
The road is expected to be closed for some time while the milk is cleaned up.
Emergency services responding to crash in Southland, two injured
Mokoreta Tahakopa Rd is closed while emergency services respond.
Central Otago vineyard: What went wrong, why IRD called liquidators
IRD wants $40,000, other creditors claim $97,000 from pinot noir specialist.
Gore mayor and council boss in standoff
The relationship between Ben Bell and Steve Parry has broken down.
Sir Tim Shadbolt admitted to hospital in Southland
The former Invercargill mayor is in hospital following recent surgery, his wife says.
Man dies following incident in Southland
The man was found after reports were made about someone in difficulty.
Police release photo of man sought after ‘violent’ Queenstown assault
Injured man needed medical treatment for a cut to his neck.
One person critically injured following crash outside Dunedin
The single-vehicle crash occurred about 4pm this afternoon.
Queenstown police ask public for help after serious fight in city centre
One man suffered serious injuries, another was moderately injured, police confirmed.
One dead after tractor rolls into stream near Winton
Police spokeswoman says officers responded to reports of an accident about 3pm.
Vanished: Coroner to hold inquest into John and Mike Beckenridge disappearance
Sightings of man and son here and overseas since 2015.
Concerning levels of nitrate in 60% of NZ freshwater sources
GNS study reveals widespread cases of nitrate levels above key threshold for health risk.
Wife of missing hunter appeals for help - military friends from Australia assist
Murray Horsfield has been missing in Glenorchy, north of Queenstown, since Monday.
Emergency services at Invercargill fire, smoke clouds CBD
Fire at Turnbull Thomson Park thought to be pile of rubber or hockey turf, witnesses say.
Two killed among multiple crashes in the South
Emergency services busy with weekend of accidents in Southland.
Killed by a golf ball: Family say they are still 'trapped in grief' after man’s death
Family called for new investigation saying they wanted 'the truth'.
Ciggy-sales proposal stubs out all but 33 Super City retailers
Under the proposed allocation, Auckland would only have 33 tobacco retailers.
Cyclone Gabrielle: 10 of the worst tropical cyclones to hit NZ
Ex-tropical cyclones have wrought havoc in NZ. Here's 10 of the worst.
Great Barrier Island kidnapper Nathan Boulter refused parole after stalking woman
Man infamous for Great Barrier Island kidnapping refused parole on recent charges.
Three cyclists airlifted to hospital after crash involving no cars
Police were called to an intersection in Woodside at around 6.20pm.
Police on high alert as bikers gather for annual motorcycle event
'Expect to see Police patrols anytime, anywhere,' Senior Sergeant Kingsland said.
Tribesmen MC gang descends on the south: Police on high alert
Patching ceremony and Burt Munro Challenge on gang’s itinerary.
Dirty politics? Social media manager defends sharing private photos of new mayor
An unrepentant social media manager has defended sharing private photographs of Ben Bell.
Judge tells man: 'No point in playing colonisation card’
Judge John Brandts-Giesen tells man 'ultimately, you make your own luck'.
Sandy Graham launches appeal over murder of Dale Watene
She was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum period of 13 years for the murder.
'Gut-wrenching': Out of pocket and patience with illegal hunting
Landowners, police & legitimate hunters say poaching seems to be on the rise in the South.
Otago police seeking information after motorist allegedly shot at
The man was travelling between Kaitangata and Milton when the incident occurred.
How speed limit reviews could affect your holiday journey
The Herald analyses the impact speed limit changes could have on journey times.
Best Beach 2023: Six60 star’s surprising pick for NZ’s top beach
Chris Mac thinks the choice for NZ's best beach is an easy one... do you agree?
'Someone has taken him': The mysterious disappearance of Lachie Jones
Did a small boy drown, as police believe - or was he murdered?
Firefighters race to save farmhouse, douse hedge fire in Southland
Fire and Emergency NZ said spark from ride-on lawnmower hitting a stone started grass fire
Kitten survives possible hawk attack, what he needs now
He may only weigh a few hundred grams, but little Russell has the heart of a lion.
Cat, empty chocolate wrapper, James Blunt CD among unwanted Christmas gifts already listed on Trade Me
Not every Christmas prezzie lives up to the hype.