Search and rescue drill in Tekapo
A multi-agency search and rescue training exercise is scheduled in the Tekapo region this weekend, police say.
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Christchurch drug dealer's pinball machines seized
Christchurch drug dealer's pinball machines seized
Pinball wizard Kim Michael Dozier made a play for the big time.
Westport could lose only air service
Westport could lose only air service
Westport will lose its only air service in May unless the government rescues it.
Big gig promoters accused of holding govt to ransom
Big gig promoters accused of holding govt to ransom
Concert promoters have been accused of holding the government to ransom over funding for big events while home grown talent is left out.
Kaikōura's iconic bird gets a boost
Kaikōura's iconic bird gets a boost
Kaikōura's tīti (Hutton's shearwater birds) are in good condition as they prepare to leave the nest after favourable summer weather.
Hipkins denies former wife's claims
Hipkins denies former wife's claims
The 47-year-old Labour leader says he doesn't know what prompted his former wife to make the allegations on social media.
Inquest into fatal stabbing in Sockburn
Inquest into fatal stabbing in Sockburn
An inquest into the death of a Christchurch woman killed by a mental health patient while she was walking home from work will be held later this year.
$20,000 fine for fish processor
$20,000 fine for fish processor
A Christchurch-based fish processor has been fined $20,000 for illegally handling live mussels from a restricted biosecurity zone.
Drug arrests after Belfast and Riverlands searches
Drug arrests after Belfast and Riverlands searches
Two people have been arrested on drugs charges after searches in Christchurch and Marlborough.
Crusaders stage dramatic comeback over Highlanders
Crusaders stage dramatic comeback over Highlanders
History beckoned the Highlanders in Christchurch tonight but they wasted a golden opportunity to do the double over the old enemy.
Anger over fast-track approval for hydro scheme
Anger over fast-track approval for hydro scheme
A plan to fast-track a controversial West Coast hydro scheme has been given an initial go-ahead.
Kiwi golfer recovering in US hospital
Kiwi golfer recovering in US hospital
Kiwi golfer Ryan Fox is in a US hospital after being forced to withdraw from the Players Championship.
Rising fuel prices: Call to work from home
Rising fuel prices: Call to work from home
The govt is being asked to let the public sector work from home where possible due to rising fuel prices - and some private employers are considering what support could be offered.
Doc keeping tabs on flock of kea
Doc keeping tabs on flock of kea
An unusually large flock of young kea visiting Canterbury's Aoraki Mount Cook National Park is part of a trial tracking the movements of the far-flying parrot.
Sweltering day in Canterbury
Sweltering day in Canterbury
Parts of the South Island's east coast is set for a scorching day, with temperatures nearly reaching 30°C.
Tahuhu to retire from ODI format
Tahuhu to retire from ODI format
The White Ferns' all-time leading ODI wicket-taker has announced her retirement from one-day international cricket.
Own funds used to support handbag appeal
Own funds used to support handbag appeal
Altrusa International of Oamaru is supporting The Love Grace Handbag Appeal in North Otago.
Luxon confident of caucus support
Luxon confident of caucus support
The Prime Minister has told Newstalk ZB none of his Cabinet colleagues have told him to reconsider his future, saying "all of them" back him.
'Ugly': Crusaders struggle against Blues without star
'Ugly': Crusaders struggle against Blues without star
World class one week, woeful the next.
Beer recall after mislabelled as alcohol free
Beer recall after mislabelled as alcohol free
Alcohol Healthwatch's executive director says he is "horrified" after tens of thousands of Steinlager beer bottles were mislabelled as alcohol free.