Ski pole found in search for missing climbers
Police have conducted another search on Aoraki Mount Cook today for the three climbers missing since December 2.
Woman drowns at Northland beach
Woman drowns at Northland beach
A woman has drowned after she got into trouble in the water at Waimamaku Beach in Northland, police say.
Evacuations, panic as Victoria bushfire rages
Evacuations, panic as Victoria bushfire rages
A wave of cancellations is hitting hospitality businesses at great distances from the epicentre of an out-of-control Victoria bushfire as owners call for calm.
Murder charge laid over death in Lower Hutt
Murder charge laid over death in Lower Hutt
A 28-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder in relation to the death of Albert Enoka earlier this month.
Juicy Fest cancels New Zealand tour dates
Juicy Fest cancels New Zealand tour dates
The Juicy Fest RnB music festival has canned its New Zealand tour dates, including the Christchurch leg which was due to take place early next month.
A matter of centimetres: a Vanuatu quake survivor's story
A matter of centimetres: a Vanuatu quake survivor's story
Vanuatu earthquake survivor Lester Lowane says he was centimetres from being crushed in last week's 7.3 magnitude shake.
Driver dies hours after crashing car into house
Driver dies hours after crashing car into house
A person has died after being trapped inside a car for several hours after it crashed into a New Plymouth home.
How missing teen's incredible rescue unfolded
How missing teen's incredible rescue unfolded
After a heart-wrenching 42 hours fearing her teenage daughter was dead, Amy Walsh has received the best Christmas present of all: "I have my girl".
Speeding teen knew city-wide pursuit 'was stupid'
Speeding teen knew city-wide pursuit 'was stupid'
A Dunedin teenager with a need for speed told police she "knew it was stupid" to take them on a city-wide drive as she fled police at 120kmh.
Man allegedly smashing up cars turns attention to police
Man allegedly smashing up cars turns attention to police
A Dunedin man smashing up cars was taken down by a police dog after he turned his attention — and hammer — towards officers, police say.
A full moon for Christmas Eve
A full moon for Christmas Eve
Central Dunedin residents enjoying their Christmas Eve morning got an up-close and personal view of a full moon after a man, allegedly high on drugs, strolled through the city centre starkers.
Report finds Trump's former AG pick paid for sex, drugs
Report finds Trump's former AG pick paid for sex, drugs
Former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz paid tens of thousands of dollars to women for drugs and sex, the US House of Representatives' Ethics Committee says.
Mangione pleads not guilty to murder, terrorism charges
Mangione pleads not guilty to murder, terrorism charges
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of fatally gunning down a health insurance executive, has pleaded not guilty to New York state murder charges that brand him a terrorist.
Trump planning to withdraw from WHO, expert says
Trump planning to withdraw from WHO, expert says
Donald Trump's presidential transition team are laying the groundwork for the US to withdraw from the World Health Organization, according to a health law expert.
Enjoying sunflowers an unexpected boost
Enjoying sunflowers an unexpected boost
A terminal cancer patient who was told she had three weeks to live in October has defied all odds and will live to celebrate another Christmas with her family.
Wait continues as costs mount
Wait continues as costs mount
Weeks are turning into months for a decision on the new Dunedin hospital, leading to anger from civic leaders and concerns over how much the pondering is costing.
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Research set to resume at Foulden Maar
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Research set to resume at Foulden Maar
Research is set to resume at an internationally significant Otago fossil site, once controversially scheduled to be mined for a dog food supplement, then bought by the DCC to be preserved for environmental and scientific purposes.
Armed police make arrest in Aramoana
Armed police make arrest in Aramoana
Armed police descended on Aramoana yesterday in order to bring someone into custody.
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‘Memorial’ hedge has a touch of whimsy
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‘Memorial’ hedge has a touch of whimsy
When Euan Thomson looks out his living room window, he sometimes thinks he has spied an elephant.
Burnout among Southern GPs ‘alarming’
Burnout among Southern GPs ‘alarming’
An "alarming" number of health practitioners in the South are experiencing burnout, a wide-ranging survey reveals.