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Police scour Waitaki River for missing fisherman

Police were notified on Monday night that a fisherman was overdue from a day fishing trip.

Christchurch’s new Catholic cathedral to be built on same site as last one

The original Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament was demolished in 2020 after quake damage.

Preparing for war: Behind the lines with the NZ Army

Soldiers assembled for the biggest training exercise since 2017.

Fog warning: Weather could disrupt flights, worst of rain moves away for North Island

More than 40 flights were affected by fog in Christchurch yesterday.

Weather woes: Fog scuppers flights in south, heavy rain and thunderstorms for north

Fog in Chch that affected or forced cancellation of more than 40 flights has now cleared.

Truck leaves trail of destruction in Dunedin's Octagon

The driver of the truck sustained moderate injuries, no one else was injured.

Mum of 9-year-old boy who took his own life: 'Why couldn't I have saved him?'

Sage Ross was just 9 when he took his own life. His mother still cannot fathom why.

Portrait of a killer as a young man: How David Hawken nearly got away with 1995 murder

Former hardman spoke to Kurt Bayer in a series of interviews while awaiting trial.

Hawks up for it in NBL Ram-raid

Beaten in triple overtime a year ago, robbed in the play-offs — Hawks tackle the Rams.

Dunedin woman's alleged police scanner hijinks leads to arrest

The 48-year-old woman was partying with friends.

Police probe underway after person points laser at rescue helicopter

Police believe a laser was shone briefly at a helicopter landing at CHCH Hospital.

We took our 6-month-old tramping: The best backcountry hut-walks with a baby

Start them young! Here's a guide to easy, short hut walks for going bush with baby.

Which lucky region has hot weather on the way?

Daily highs 4C above average are on the horizon for some, meteorologist says.

From hot to not: Temperature plunge for Cantabrians, more rain and wind for north

Worst weather has passed, but Kiwis still set for unsettled start to school holidays.

St John apologises 'unreservedly' after woman dies waiting for ambulance

Margaret Wells' daughter says her mother was not given a chance to survive.

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

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

Family's anger: Elderly woman died after 70-minute wait for ambulance

The coroner says the circumstances around her death are 'deeply troubling'.

Marlborough residents told to evacuate, high winds close Sky Tower eateries, flights cancelled

Restrictions are likely as the Auckland Harbour Bridge gets battered by wind.