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70-year-old died in watery crash after chasing man driving his stolen Mercedes

Now the car thief is on trial, accused of causing Allister Christie's death in chase.

Man jailed for photographing young naked children in rec centre changing rooms

Crown says public need to be protected from man's 'terrifying escalation' in offending.

Helicopter crash near Blenheim - police

'The helicopter has ended up on its side... [but] the pilot is okay.'

One dead after Seddon SH1 crash, truck dangles off edge in SH6 in Tasman

The two crashes happened overnight, both roads were closed as a result.

'Hurtful comment' about unborn child prompts man to punch woman unconscious

The victim was left with facial injuries and a cut to the back of her head.

‘Perverse sexual gratification’: NZ gym coach jailed for hundreds of offences against young athletes

Gregory Pask committed more than 250 offences against the five victims identified.

Rail bridge sagging after floodwater washes away support, KiwiRail suspends trains

People ordered to evacuate homes after more rain dumped around the South Island.

'Highly-accomplished' pool player Chris Bowman killed in crash

Chris Bowman's family are 'devastated' by his death, his brother says.

Trees ‘poisoned’ at home of cricket in Marlborough

An arborist noticed holes had been drilled into the large plane trees at a Blenheim park.

Girl as young as 6 among gymnastics coach's victims

As a gymnastics coach, Gregory Pask lured his victims by building a trusted reputation.

ELE group collapse: Fears hundred more workers will lose jobs

The role of recruiters who can hire large numbers without ensuring work is under scrutiny.

Major holiday hot spots in for a warm and wet New Year's Eve

Main New Year's Eve hot spots are in for downpours.

Blenheim Gymnastics Club 'shocked and appalled' by ex-coaches sex offending

It said the club’s primary concern at this time was the wellbeing of the victims.

Blenheim gymnastics coach and sex offender Gregory Pask pleads guilty to nearly 30 charges

Police believe there may be more victims.

Hottest day of the summer so far forecast as 30C highs set to hit regions

Experts say this weather heralds a period of settled, sunny weather.

Rangatahi in Blenheim mobilise to come to Te Pāti Māori hīkoi

Protests in town led by youth who were 'too shy'.

Five arrested, cash, meth, taser sezied as part of Killer Beez Southern Swarm sting

Police also busted a cannabis grow op, seizing 61 plans at $5000 in cash in Christchurch.

‘Reach out’ to those struggling with alcohol says family of victim

Andrew Milne was hit by a driver more than five times over the legal limit.