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Prison guard dies during fitness test
The physical readiness assessment has been temporarily suspended after the death.
Slashed tyres and swastikas: Spate of vandalism in Canterbury
A number of vehicles appear to have been targeted.
Fight between Dunedin flatmates, one taken to hospital
A police spokesman said the incident happened at a North Rd flat.
NZ's longest-serving prisoner dies
He spent more than 50 years in prison before being released earlier this year.
PM's Dunedin visit thwarted by fog
The fog has affected several flights in and out of the airport this morning.
Meeting hears concerns over nitrate levels in Canterbury water
Consent renewal for irrigation project sparks meeting on nitrate levels in water bores.
Person seriously injured in motorcycle crash in Christchurch
Police were alerted to the crash just after 5.45am.
40 years on, book about notorious kidnapping stirs up fresh controversy
Book about impacts of teen girl's gunpoint abduction in 1983 stirs concern 38 years on.
Gang enforcer will do his time for bashing prospect
Hirini Te Runa's early release has been cancelled after he "conditioned" a cellmate.
Dad's anorexia fears: 'It's like you're sitting there watching your child die'
A frustrated father says eating disorders in New Zealand are not getting enough attention
Woman goes on hunger strike in MIQ after refusing Covid test
Priszallia Hawkins says she's been kept 18 days in MIQ for refusing Covid test.
'Get me a wine or I'll blow up this plane': Former Insta model's air rage
Hannah Pierson abused airline staff after being refused a wine.
At least 3000 Canterbury homeowners entitled to part of $300 million insurance payout
The High Court found Southern Response had engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct.
'Real quirky one': Teens abandon makeshift BBQ causing fire at church
The teens were cooking sausages but fled at the first sign of trouble.
Watch: Miracle try leaves rugby world in stitches
A try from an Otago club rugby game has stunned the internet, but was it legal?
Epic adventures through the 'Trail Town'
From deep forest to golden high country on the ever-improving trails around Hanmer Springs
'Super round' scrapped: Plans for transtasman Super Rugby comp revealed
The transtasman travel bubble paves the way for a Super Rugby cross-over tournament.
Giant tyre fire: Accused named for first time
Emergency services were called to the blaze near Amberley on January 29.
Saving History: Last-ditch attempt to prevent demolition of NG building
The historic warehouse has been on the knife-edge of planned demolition since 2012.
Climbers killed in fall weren't exceeding their abilities - coroner
Conor Smith and Sarwan Chand died while attempting a route on the south of Marian Peak.
Queenstown rejoices at transtasman bubble news
Hotel room bookings filling up as flights from Australia are confirmed by airlines.
Restoration of quake-damaged band rotunda nearly complete
The Thomas Edmonds Band Rotunda is open and back to its former glory
Travel bubble reaction: Relief for South Island as winter looms
'I think every plane will be full from Australia to Queenstown.'
Two people injured in crash between car and truck
Both people were taken to Timaru Hospital.
'Game-changer': Transtasman bubble key to rebuilding - West Coast tourism boss
A start date for the bubble is expected to be announced this afternoon.
Canterbury consent replacement raises concerns about nitrates
Opponents to large Mid-Canterbury irrigation scheme say nitrate pollution is a concern.
Police watchdog investigating cop's behaviour at out-of-control party
An officer was caught on camera shoving a man to the ground.
'Complete cretins': Queenstown mayor hits out at disorderly behaviour
A video shows hundreds of people flooding into Queenstown mall at midnight.
Super Rugby power rankings: 'Scenting blood' - unpacking Crusaders' big fall
For the Highlanders it was about teamwork. For the Crusaders a lesson in humility.
Nine crews continue to fight fire near Fairlie
Nine crews are returning to reassess the situation this morning.
Multiple fires in South Island: Strong winds preventing helicopters from deploying
Hedge fire spread to shed in Southland; crews now fighting vegetation fire in Fairlie too.
Timaru's 31C scorcher breaks April record, hotter than Rarotonga
Parts of the country are having a hot, but blustery, afternoon.
Water tragedy: Child dies after boat flips, police launch inquiry
A second child remains in a serious condition after the boat flipped with five on board.