Unlucky in love: Sea lion mistakes tyre tracks for female
The lovelorn sea lion ended up on a busy Dunedin road.
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Road cones stolen from bridge at risk of collapse
Safety signage was intended to warn motorists away from bridge after flooding damage.
End of an era: Canterbury United Video store closing its doors
"We're very reluctant to let it go," Owner Kevin Stewart said.
Road re-open after pedestrian dies in Canterbury crash involving truck
Members of the public are advised to avoid the area if possible.
Southlanders warned of flooding, more rain to come
Environment Southland have turned on their flood warning as a precaution.
Hundreds of eels saved as Canterbury pit dries up
About 200 were rescued prior to Christmas and several hundred since.
Christchurch's busiest and most dangerous roads
One road has had 29 crashes over the last year.
Record price for Queenstown home
The award-winning four-bedroom St Andrews Park home sold this week.
Queenstown property market bounces back after Covid-19 losses
There has been a 6 per cent increase in median house prices since the lockdown began.
Fears of mass stranding after young whale washes up on Christchurch beach
Project Jonah General manager Daren Grover said the species is known for mass strandings.
'On another level entirely': Archaeological site damaged from illegal fossicking
A metre and a half of digging along the banks of Awamoa Creek was reported on Friday.
Debris from storm closes popular cycle trail, road
High sea levels caused by adverse weather carried debris onto the road and cycle trail.
Police hunting for thieves who stole $1000 worth of ornaments from gift shop
The burglary of the Riverstone Kitchen gift shop happened at 2am on January 15.
'Beware the mongrel mayor': Councillor uses blog to vent about colleagues
The column outlines the failings of elected representatives.
Christchurch to host major international sailing event set to boost economy by millions
Part of the SailGP event will be held in Lyttelton Harbour in January 2022.
Need another holiday? Campervans going for less than $80 a day
Low prices aim to give tourism industry a boost in what is usually its peak season.
Five injured after nitric acid chemical spill in Christchurch
Four fire trucks and a hazmat unit are at the site of the spill.
Fatal helicopter crash: Investigators' 'thorough' process could take years
The investigation into a fatal helicopter crash before Christmas may take up to two years.
Person hospitalised after confronting group during alleged attempted robbery
Police were called to the incident on Birchs Rd in Prebbleton at about 9.30pm on Tuesday.
Passing truck clips mum buckling child in, doesn't stop
Anyone who has information on the incident should contact police.
Site set to become $150m retirement village targeted by vandals
Police are increasing their patrols in the area.
'Devastated' by former colleague's crash death
Gary Wayne Phillips, 65, died when his ute rolled on State Highway 8 on Thursday.
Investigators on scene of major Cass Bay fire trying to determine cause
Residents from 20 properties were evacuated during the major fire on Tuesday.
Construction begins on South Island's first Taco Bell
The restaurant will be within the Eastgate Shopping Centre in the suburb of Linwood.
Drunk driver takes taxi back to car then crashes it into ditch
Police say the 20-year-old is lucky to be alive.
Central Otago eases total fire ban after recent rain
The shift to a restricted season begins at 8am today.
Drink-driver kicked and bit police after crashing car
Lagwesha Mercer, 28, was sentenced in the Dunedin District Court on Tuesday.
Murder victim Elizabeth Zhong's vineyard company $12m in debt
Carrick Wines had been for sale for about 18 months before it's sole director was killed.
'Drink-driving is a constant': Multiple cases over weekend
One incident involved a drunk woman fleeing police with two toddlers in the car.
Winter comes early: Summer snow in South Island
A cold snap brought around 8cm of snow to the Cardrona Alpine Resort today.
'Absolutely reckless behaviour': Critically endangered birds killed by drivers
This year has seen the second-biggest black-billed gull colony on the river in 20 years.
Aurora Energy price hike: Company bows to public pressure, lowers increases
It had proposed an increase of $20 to $30 a month for most of its 90,000 customers.
Grisly discovery: Human skull found by family on beach walk
It was meant to be a quiet Boxing Day ramble for Alan Clark, his daughters and spouses.
Have you spotted one in your backyard? Aussie spider establishing in Christchurch
The spider, Philoponella congregabilis, is known to crush its prey.