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Back from the dead: Children save drowning woman during swimming lessons

A mother dived in to revive the swimmer as two children tried keeping her above water.

New charges: Christchurch far-right activist charged with possessing a prohibited firearm

The former leader of the National Front white nationalist group was charged last week.

Dunedin's deputy mayor to step down from role

Sophie Barker cited difficulties working with mayor Jules Radich.

‘Our kids are in crisis’: Charity appeals for $1m to help kids with mental health support

Public appeal launches today to help hundreds of children.

Christchurch far-right activist charged with unlawful firearms possession

The former leader of the National Front white nationalist group was charged last week.

Southern Motorway floods, trains disrupted as heavy rain hits Auckland

A forecaster says El Niño is set to take over in coming weeks. Hot, dry weather is likely.

Pasifika Pay parity in need of electoral prioritisation

In 2021, for every dollar earned by a Pākehā man, Pacific men were paid 81 cents.

Christchurch earthquakes: Artist recreates lost buildings in miniature

Massage parlour, legendary hang-out spots, all recreated in miniature.

Four youths under 14 arrested after overnight crime spree in Christchurch

Christchurch's youth crime has struck local businesses once again.

Driver died in fiery crash after hitting tree at 135km/h

Central Otago man was almost three times over the limit when he crashed car at high speed.

'It’s a disaster': Short-staffed hospital loses right to train cancer doctors

Dunedin Hospital's loss of accreditation "predictable and preventable", says union.

Wānaka sex attacker keeps name secret after last-minute application

'I have very real concerns that you don't appear to accept what you’ve done.'

‘Upsetting and horrific’: Young sea lion shot and killed

DoC investigating attack on female sea lion in "nationally vulnerable" population.

Rogue whitebaiters camping illegally, knocking down fences

Local residents say antisocial and disrespectful behaviour is a problem every season.

Mum allegedly 'extremely' over the limit on school run

Police had a local checkpoint operating when they say mum was over the limit.

Hikers stranded in Arthur’s Pass rescued by emergency crews with the help of iPhone feature

The SOS feature alerted crews to the hikers trapped by rising water levels.

Watch: 'Not fit to drive' - video shows campervan swerving over centre line

Shocking footage has emerged of a campervan crossing the centre line on blind corners.

Driver who killed five mates refused parole, questions over remorse

Tyreese Fleming killed five teen mates in a crash in Timaru and has been refused parole.