Adventure race raft capsizes in big swells
Two people were flown to hospital, one in a serious condition, after a group of rafters were swept down the coast when their raft capsized off the Catlins coast.
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Ex-Gloriavale leader wins appeal to avoid jail
Ex-Gloriavale leader wins appeal to avoid jail
Convicted sex offender and former Gloriavale leader Howard Temple will not be jailed after winning a High Court appeal against his sentence.
Luxon backtracks on Iran
Luxon backtracks on Iran
The Prime Minister has admitted he "misspoke" when he said New Zealand supported "any actions" to prevent Iran having nuclear weapons.
Judge runs out of patience for suspended driver
Judge runs out of patience for mum who drove children around with suspended licence
A mother now on her 13th conviction for driving while banned, including while she had children in the car, has been sent to prison.
Gold mine gets consent to start operating
Gold mine gets consent to start operating
A South Island gold mine that could produce more than $50 million of the precious metal a year has been given the go-ahead.
Poll shows Labour ahead on key issues
Labour seen as more capable of dealing with key issues - poll
Labour remains ahead on most of the key issues in the latest Ipsos Issues Monitor, but National has improved its ratings on the economy.
Nurse scammed $112k from colleagues
Nurse scammed $112k from colleagues
A nurse who scammed more than $100,000 from her colleagues for gambling has paid all the money back.
'A different world': Kiwi couple trapped in Dubai
'A different world': Kiwi couple trapped in Dubai
A prominent Auckland couple is trapped in Dubai after airspace closures and reported strikes across the city.
Man dubbed 'national security threat' identified
Man dubbed 'national security threat' identified
Warning: distressing content. A Hawke's Bay man who distributed "repugnant" videos and images showing the sexual abuse of children, and who planned a mass killing, can now be publicly identified.
One person dies after serious crash near Dunedin
One person dies after serious crash near Dunedin
One person has died after a serious crash near Clarks Junction, Dunedin, left three people injured on Wednesday, February 18.
Man took his own life after police cannabis bust
45-year-old man took his own life after police cannabis bust
Another man arrested as part of Operation Vintage died by suicide a year after his arrest.
Seymour again calls on govt to sell off its stake in Air NZ
Seymour again calls on govt to sell off its stake in Air NZ
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour has renewed his call for the government to sell its 51% stake in Air New Zealand after it reported a significant half-year loss.
Police officer sniffs out alleged drug dealer's stash
Police officer sniffs out alleged drug dealer's stash
A police officer who pulled over a speeding motorist on his way to Orientation Week in Dunedin followed their nose and foiled an alleged drug dealer's plans.
Man admits murdering woman on bus
The face of a killer: Man admits murdering woman on bus
A 38-year-old man has pleaded guilty to the murder of a woman on an Auckland bus two years ago.
Fraudster forfeits $10m from NZ bank accounts
Fraudster forfeits $10m from NZ bank accounts
A convicted money launderer has been ordered to forfeit more than $10 million in New Zealand bank accounts.
Elderly driver careened into house
85-year-old driver ploughed into house after foot slipped off brake
An elderly driver careened through a hedge and into the side of a house after his foot slipped off the brake and onto the accelerator, police say.
$5m Lotto winner left speechless
$5m Lotto winner celebrates with chocolate biscuits in lieu of champagne
The look on a supermarket worker's face will stay with a West Coast man forever after the Lotto ticket he checked in the store turned out to be worth more than $5 million.
Man taunted police before fatal crash that killed friend
Man taunted police before fatal crash that killed friend
A South Island man who killed his friend in a drunken crash made a video before the fatal journey telling police they could "get f.....".
NZ's stance on removing Andrew from line of succession
NZ's stance on removing Andrew from line of succession
New Zealand would support the United Kingdom's decision to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession if it decided to do that.
Man hunt under way after assault
Man hunt under way for person accused of entering house and assaulting occupant
Police are seeking information about a man who allegedly entered a Greymouth address and assaulted one of the occupants on Saturday night.