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Freedom: Beached trawler finally refloated
The Remus ran aground on the South Island's southern west coast on Thursday.
Priest under investigation for sexual misconduct
Assistant priest of Mercy Parish being investigated for sexual misconduct.
'We'll have the police there next time': Heated exchange on Dunedin beach over sea lion, pup
"The members of the public were acting illegally," business owner says after beach drama.
Grounded: Fishing trawler stuck on remote beach
It's understood the vessel was trawling for albacore tuna, known as "chicken of the sea".
'Coming up with a story': Self defence claim in cricket bat killing in doubt
John Kenneth Collins, 39, is on trial before the High Court at Dunedin.
Funeral held for man allegedly murdered in central Christchurch attack
A Janazah has been held for Faiz Ali who died after a violent attack in Christchurch city.
'The big yellow sun leads me home': Woman sings to keep stranded whales calm
49 long-finned pilot whales became stranded on a South Island beach this week.
Murdered boy's mother seriously injured in crash
Amy King, whose son, 9, was killed by a teenage babysitter, has been hurt in an accident.
Dozens of whales refloated following stranding at Farewell Spit
Team of volunteers, DOC staff and Project Jonah experts kept whales alive during the day.
Murder in the city: Man killed in Christchurch was 'joyful and warm' person
Man allegedly murdered in Christchurch remembered by friend as 'joyful and warm'.
Live: Canterbury quake memorial service honours the fallen
A memorial service has been held in Christchurch on the 10th anniversary of the 2011 quake
Bloody scenes: Man charged with murder appears in court
Arrest comes after man seen "saturated" in blood.
Smelter stockpiles 100,000 tonnes of hazardous waste near beach
The smelter company will not reveal its plans for the hazardous waste.
'Saturated in blood': Person killed, hammer-wielding man arrested
Cordons were in place and people were being asked to avoid the area.
Quake anniversary: Why is Christchurch still broken?
Ten years on from the February 22, 2011 the city's rebuild is ongoing.
Lost in the quake: The baby boys who never saw their first birthday
Two mums who lost little baby boys in the 2011 Christchurch quake speak about their grief.
Killer quake: Sir John Key reflects on NZ's "darkest day"
'If we've got this number wrong, I'll have to resign'.
Connie's story: Gloriavale leaver who reported father to police opens home to him
When it was her father's time to flee, Constance Ready welcomed her dad in
Call for national day to honour iconic Pineapple Chunks
Family of the man who invented Pineapple Chunks want a national day in his honour.
Fatal crash finding: Police should have abandoned chase earlier
Luke Savigny was going 130km/h and was being pursued by police when he crashed.
Revealed: Which surname rules the South Island?
It is the most common in the Canterbury, Otago, West Coast and Nelson regions.
Christchurch terror attacks: Police release evidence report, new details on March 15
New report released outlining the full police evidence in the March 15 attacks.
'If I can do it, anyone can': Disabled 20yo launches real-fruit ice-cream hut
His dad suffered a brain injury while trying to stop a robbery. Now he's giving them hope.
NZ urged to test wastewater for Covid
Research group detects coronavirus at Dunedin's Tahuna Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Man viciously bashed by pair seeking drugs
Kidney split and blood sprayed over walls and ceiling during brutal beating.
Councillor apologises over Otago lead contamination: 'We're sorry this community went through this'
Some councillors objected to what they called sensationalist media coverage.
'My heart just broke': Dad's grief as memorial to daughter trashed by vandals
"I just want her to know how much her dad loved her."
Autistic boy's brutal death: A father's grief 'trapped in the pain'
Grieving dad: "I cherished every second with him".
DHB and council at odds over public information about lead levels in water
More than 1000 people have had their blood tested for lead contamination in four days.
Kiwi sports star's gut-busting new burger business
Some distance from a Heart Foundation tick.
Driver killed in South Otago crash
One person has died following a crash in South Otago, police have confirmed.
Cranes stabilise shipping containers after railyard emergency
Around 30 firefighters are at the Christchurch KiwiRail container yard this morning.