'It's our job': Warning after student sleuth confronts phone thief
The victim used a Find My iPhone application to track his phone to an address in Dunedin.
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Partner takes wheel with toddlers in tow while 3x legal alcohol limit
After he was caught drink driving, a man's drunk partner drove off with two toddlers.
'Complete fail': New hospital parking charges some of the highest in the country
The first 30 minutes are free, but two hours of parking will cost you $17.50.
Monteith's brewery gifted to the Coast
The Greymouth brewery dates back to 1868; Monteith's was founded on the Coast.
Bruce Munro: Disgraceful waiting list for elective surgeries at public hospitals
Bruce Munro details his experience having hip replacement surgery.
'On each other's nerves': Neighbour disputes explode
Police say most conflicts have been over small things.
Country cricket: Sefton demolishes opposition to secure top spot
Opening bowlers Jed Roberts and Micah Campbell grabbed seven wickets between them.
Drug testing likely to be offered at O-Week
Drug testing was also available at both the 2019 and 2020 orientation events.
Dunedin family devastated after partner's terminal cancer diagnosis
Jonny Keen had been sick in the weeks leading up to a crash which saw him black out.
Auckland's water woes set to continue
A front making its way up the country is expected to peter out as it moves north.
Rain, rain go away: Wet weather hitting today - and it's going to get rougher
Sunday is set to be wet and even wild in some places, and the rain may stay much of week
Vanished: The missing people of New Zealand
Inside: The cases of missing people in New Zealand in the past few decades.
A Moment In Crime Podcast: Chasing Ghosts - the mysterious disappearance of Amber-Lee Cruickshank
A Moment In Crime podcast looks at the case of Southland toddler Amber-Lee Cruickshank.
Meet 'Chopper': Baby born 11 weeks premature in rescue helicopter
Kora Lord was born in the air over a tiny place called Hamilton Burn.
Christchurch mosque shootings: Corrections consulted international experts on managing gunman
He will be "managed under the most stringent custodial regime we have ever developed."
Overseas Kiwi buyers boosting Queenstown house prices
Median house prices in Queenstown rose to $1,050,000 last month.
Hokitika councillor's brush with death after freak lawnmower accident
A small stone, flicked off a blade, nearly killed Hokitika councillor Latham Martin.
Woman tried to carjack a nun while drunk and high on LSD
The male victim suffered cuts and bruises, and the nun was left with a cracked rib.
Sun for Auckland today; rain may dampen Prada Cup tomorrow
Elsewhere, Blenheim and Hamilton are set to scorch, with highs of 29C and 27C.
Armed and ready: Canterbury cops react to gang friction
A general arming order has been made in Canterbury as gang tension threatens to escalate.
Foul stink from retirement village laundry plagues Cashmere residents
Residents have raised concerns about the village's laundry facility since 2012.
'People are scared of them': Group of 'drunks' accused of threatening mall customers
Some regular customers no longer visited because they felt threatened.
Christchurch stream to be revitalised with $1.5m boost
The historically significant wetland was an important food gathering area for Māori.
Person dies after vehicle towing caravan rolls in South Canterbury
Another person was injured and needed medical attention.
Fastest in NZ history: Sophie Devine's record-breaking 100
The White Ferns captain produced a sensational knock in Wellington's thrashing of Otago.
Jet boat catches fire while being towed in Canterbury
The boat was 'well alight' when fire crews arrived.
'It means lives saved': Christchurch community housing trust gifted defibrillators
The devices were presented to the Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust by ASB and St John.
Water restrictions for Christchurch to ensure enough is kept for firefighting
No water can be used outdoors on any day between 3pm and 9pm.
Moped rider seriously injured after crash with car in Christchurch
Emergency services were called to the scene on Skyhawk Rd in Wigram at about 7.37pm.
Car takes out fence, parked car in Dunedin
A police spokeswoman said they were alerted to the crash at 12.30am.
Nearby helicopter not used in search for missing diver
Jake Bridson, 23, died at popular Catlins snorkelling spot Owaka Heads on December 27.
Woman to appear in court today after dead man found at Christchurch property
Police would like to hear from anyone who had contact with the occupants since Christmas.
Mental health support not enough after eruption, shooting, says therapist
The disasters revealed a health system unable to deal with mass casualty events, she said.
Concern new tenancy rules could harm domestic violence victims
Victims need to provide evidence of abuse to withdraw from a tenancy.