Drunk driver who killed two in crash freed due to brain injury
A drunk, unlicensed driver who killed two people in a crash while driving up to 139km/h on the…
CCTV images of missing Christchurch teenager released
Police have released CCTV images from the last known sighting of missing Christchurch teenager Marley. Search efforts had…
Rakaia Salmon on hook for $300,000 makeover
The Rakaia Salmon sculpture is in need of an estimated $300,000 refurbishment. On Wednesday, Ashburton District councillors will…
Tools stolen from vehicle auctioned off by police
A couple who had $50,000 of tools stolen from a work vehicle in Christchurch were shocked to find…
Spring snow forecast to disrupt South Island roads
Spring may be here, but winter is making a brief reappearance with drivers in the South Island warned…
Two injured after gas bottle explosion ignites vehicle in Christchurch
A gas bottle explosion inside a work vehicle left two people injured and set the vehicle ablaze in…
Builder who fled to Aus over IR audit sentenced for $268k tax evasion
A Christchurch builder has been sentenced to seven months of home detention for failing to declare more than…
Sounds Air flies out of Christchurch for last time
Sounds Air has flown its last flight from Christchurch after signalling earlier this year that it would no…
New data reveals widespread contamination in New Zealand’s waterways
More than 3500 rivers, lakes and estuaries across Aotearoa are under pressure, with new data showing widespread faecal…
CCTV appeal as search ramps up for missing Christchurch teenager
Drones, boats, and land teams are out in today’s ongoing search for a missing Christchurch teenager, police say,…
Ashburton kite maker in race against time to set Guinness World Record
An Ashburton kite maker is in a race against time as he hopes to set a Guinness World…
Councils tackle ‘slum-like’ beach camp
A Christchurch resident says he had “a culture shock” during a recent visit to Kairaki Beach, witnessing what…