Repairs to sinkhole begin Repairs to sinkhole begin A sinkhole at a central Dunedin intersection will be repaired in the coming days.
Prisoner escapes from van, goes on the run Prisoner escapes from van, goes on the run Police are hunting a prisoner who escaped from a transport van in Taupō today, and are warning people not to approach him.
Drones join battle against Coromandel blaze Drones join battle against Coromandel blaze Drones with thermal imaging equipment will survey a Coromandel Peninsula fireground on Monday night to identify where pockets are still burning.
Police probe attempted kidnapping in Christchurch Police probe attempted kidnapping in Christchurch Police are investigating an alleged attempted kidnapping in Christchurch earlier this month.
Kiwi loses dream home in LA fires Kiwi loses dream home in LA fires A New Zealander who bought her dream seaside house in Malibu five months ago saw it burning to the ground on a local news broadcast.
Coromandel cliff fall victim was 13yo boy Coromandel cliff fall victim was 13-year-old boy The boy who died after falling from a cliff near Hāhei Beach in Coromandel was 13 years old.
Ferry passengers warned of more rough crossings Cook Strait ferry passengers warned of more rough crossings Passengers crossing Cook Strait are being warned rough seas could once again make the journey tough going.
Woman clocked 50kmh over speed limit Woman clocked 50kmh over speed limit A woman caught driving 50kmh over the speed limit in South Dunedin admitted she was trying to race the car next to her, police say.
Life-saving drugs stolen from rescue helicopter - police Life-saving drugs stolen from rescue helicopter - police Thieves stole potentially life-saving medicine from an Otago Southland rescue helicopter at the weekend, police say.
Drunk-driver crashed into rubbish truck in Octagon - police Drunk-driver crashed into rubbish truck in Octagon - police A man was arrested after allegedly crashing into a rubbish truck in the Octagon, "shunting" it forward and injuring its passenger.
World's ugliest lawn found near Christchurch World's ugliest lawn found near Christchurch A Birdlings Flat resident has taken top honours in a global competition to find the world’s ugliest lawn.
Runaway car crashes in central Dunedin Runaway car crashes in central Dunedin A runaway car that crashed into another vehicle in central Dunedin sparked a response from emergency services this morning.
Police say speed a factor in Canterbury double fatal Police say speed a factor in Canterbury double fatal Police believe "high speed" was a factor in a crash that claimed the lives of two young people in Canterbury over the weekend.
Security camera captures violent attack on dog Security camera captures violent attack on dog Police are investigating distressing security camera footage of a man violently attacking a dog on a Rolleston street.
Police to hold national minute's silence for killed officer Police to hold national minute's silence for killed officer Police across the motu will observe a minute's silence in honour of the Nelson police officer killed on New Year's Day.