Nerves on edge as stranded flyers prepare to depart Queenstown - again
A duck being sucked into the aircraft is suspected to have caused an engine fire.
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Duck could be to blame for 'horrifying' Queenstown flight catching fire
A passenger said there was screaming and crying after the fire started.
Watch: 'I could feel the flames' – witnesses describe fire shooting from aircraft after bird strike
The aircraft has now made an emergency landing at Invercargill Airport.
Tuatara on display again as new enclosure unveiled, named
The reptiles now have their own facility within the Queens Park Animal Reserve.
‘Fantastic’: New deal extends Tiwai Point aluminium smelter's life by 20 years
Hundreds of jobs at massive plant secured under breakthrough deal.
Man found dead in Invercargill in ‘unexplained’ circumstances is named
Police attended after a body was found yesterday, a post mortem will take place tomorrow.
Investigation under way after man found dead in Invercargill
A post-mortem examination is due to be carried out on Tuesday.
Did Lachie Jones really walk to his death? Heartbreak and accusations mark inquest
Ben Tomsett reports after a three-week inquest hearing into the Gore toddler's 2019 death.
'Botched-up police job': Lachie Jones' dad disputes timeline around son's death
Paul Jones believes his son was murdered.
Lachie Jones inquest: Detective would have done things differently
David Kennelly said 'In hindsight, we should have locked the scene down'.
‘My life denied’: The cost of cancer treatment delays - a special investigation
Big read: How one woman was caught in a scandal of overwhelmed cancer services.
'We’ve got to be sharp': Mayor speaks out after boy racer hits bystanders
An appeal for information on boy racer activity has been backed.
'I wish I was with my wee boy': Mother of Gore toddler Lachie Jones breaks silence
The court heard of the toddler's last moments before he disappeared from his family home.
One person seriously injured in motorcycle crash in rural Canterbury
The crash happened near the intersection of Lincoln Tai Tapu and Ellesmere Rds.
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark subject to code of conduct complaint
The mayor used racially charged language when he appeared on a satirical news show.
Invercargill mayor calls public meeting over 'inappropriate' youth crime
Some youngsters feel "bulletproof", mayor says.
'Immensely sad': Three judges die in one week
It has been a tough week for the judiciary and law and order, judges say.
Invercargill councillors weigh in on mayor's ‘train wreck’ interview
Invercargill councillors are not impressed with Mayor Nobby Clark.
Watch: Invercargill mayor unapologetic for racial, sexuality slurs
Nobby Clark refused to bend when confronted by Guy Williams.
Tattooist faces jail for groping client
A man has been accused of groping a woman while he tattooed her in Invercargill.
Ruakākā fires doused; Tiwai Pt scrub fire suspected arson; person hurt in house fire
Dunedin fire one of three house fires last night in southern region,
Man shot daughter with paintball gun after argument
The man shot paintballs at his daughter after an argument about tidying her room.
Who are the five teen killers trying to get their life sentences quashed?
They each murdered a person when they were teenagers. Now the men want finite sentences.
Trev Terry boatyard receivers seek buyer as ‘tough market’ hits
Boat company will attend A&P show as usual, quest for buyer on horizon.
Convicted murderer gets more jail time for historical abuse
A man serving jail time for murder has been given four more years for historical abuse.
Invercargill man 'hunts' and stabs friend in the neck
James Michael Tipene admitted to police he 'went hunting' for his victim after a dispute.
Trainer says there are two reasons he isn’t concerned with Imperatriz trial
Imperatriz is rated by many as the best galloper in Australia.
Council under fire over missing macrons in report
Mana whenua have requested Invercargill Council do better with the use of macrons.
‘Drug deal gone wrong’: Man pleads guilty to manslaughter
Man charged with murder admits he stabbed two men, but says he did not mean to kill them.
One dead in single-vehicle crash on Bluff Highway, Southland
A section of Bluff Highway remains closed as a scene examination takes place.
Car fire at Invercargill beach spreads to sand dunes
Youths were seen running from the scene of a car fire which is threatening houses.
'Horror movie': Irish farm worker who lost arm in NZ accident wins $6m court battle
But Kiwi farm boss says he will review Irish judgment; claims worker accepted fault.
Manfeild in line to replace Pukekohe as New Zealand's 'spiritual home of motorsport'
Over 1000 riders descended on Feilding last weekend for a classic motorbike festival.
Double knife attacker released from jail immediately after trial
The man was arrested after drunkenly attacking people at his Invercargill home.