'Selfish' drug driver led 20 police cars on chase
A man who led up to 20 police cars on a reckless, citywide chase before being cornered in a mall carpark and pulled from his vehicle has been blasted by a judge for his “stupid” actions.
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State of emergency declared for part of South Island
State of emergency declared for part of South Island
Some residents in Spring Creek, north of Blenheim, have been told to evacuate their homes by 9am Friday as heavy rain threatens the Marlborough region.
Families booking holidays a year in advance: travel agent
Families booking holidays a year in advance: travel agent
Families are having to book holidays a year in advance to get an affordable escape according to a travel agent.
Dead orca discovered on beach in Christchurch
Dead orca discovered on beach in Christchurch
An adult orca has been discovered dead at a beach in Christchurch.
Te Pūkenga disestablishment continues despite $16.6m surplus
Te Pūkenga disestablishment continues despite $16.6m surplus
The New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, Te Pūkenga, finished last year with a $16.6-million surplus and $382m in the bank.
'Pretty incredible': Otago basks in June warmth
'Pretty incredible': Otago basks in June warmth
It was brief, but today’s 18°C temperatures along coastal Otago have been a welcome relief from the usual frigid midwinter weather.
Trio given life terms for 'horrific' toolbox murders
Trio given life terms for 'horrific' toolbox murders
Three men found guilty of the "horrific" murder of two people who drowned in a toolbox have been given a 30-year life sentence.
Flying anxiety peaking in India after fatal crash
Flying anxiety peaking in India after fatal crash
Retired Air Force officer Dinesh K. has seen a surge in demand for his $500 therapy course to help people overcome their fear of flying since Air India flight 171 crashed moments after...
Thailand moving to recriminalise cannabis
Thailand moving to recriminalise cannabis
Thailand's government is moving to recriminalise cannabis.
Mass shooting leaves 11 dead
Mass shooting leaves 11 dead
At least 11 people were killed, including a teenager, and more wounded in a shooting last night in the central Mexican city of Irapuato, authorities said today.
16 killed in protests in Kenya
16 killed in protests in Kenya
Sixteen people have died during nationwide anti-government protests in Kenya today.
Dunedin Sound icon 'overwhelmed by challenges' before death
Dunedin Sound icon 'overwhelmed by challenges' before death
Celebrated Dunedin musician Hamish Kilgour was experiencing “cultural dislocation” at the time of his death, a coroner says.
Tasman residents told to brace for flooding
Tasman residents told to brace for flooding
The Tasman District Council is expecting rivers across the region to be running at high levels and is warning residents to prepare for flooding.
Baggage handlers arrested in $24m drug-smuggling bust
Baggage handlers arrested in $24m drug-smuggling bust
Nine airport baggage handlers are among 18 people arrested in a $24 million drug-smuggling bust in Auckland.
Machete lands gardener at sharp end of law
Cops called on Dunedin gardener using machete
A gardener using a machete in Opoho found himself in handcuffs after a worried member of the public called the police.
Playground next to stormwater drain stokes drowning fears
Playground next to stormwater drain stokes drowning fears
An Ashburton man fears a child will drown at a Tinwald playground built metres from stormwater drainage.
Award-winning uni employee investigated for fraud
Award-winning uni employee investigated for fraud
An award-winning University of Otago staff member is being investigated for fraud.
Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp dies
'We loved her dearly': Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp dies
Tributes are flowing for Tāmaki Makaurau MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp, who died early today at the age of 50.
Victims to get final say over sex offenders' name suppressions
Victims to get final say over sex offenders' name suppressions
New legislation that will ensure the courts cannot issue a permanent name suppression order for an adult convicted of a sexual offence, unless the victim agrees to it.
Trump signals Iran nuke talks; CIA says strike damage 'severe'
Trump signals Iran nuke talks; CIA says strike damage 'severe'
US President Donald Trump said he would likely seek a commitment from Iran to end its nuclear ambitions at talks next week.