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'It was touch and go': Inside the dramatic Mt Aspiring rescue

Cliff rescue leader Davie Robinson revealed how it was "a big surprise" to see him waving.

Gang numbers growing in South Island

Gangs are on the rise in Dunedin and Invercargill, police say.

Aussie climber airlifted off Mt Aspiring, on his way to hospital

The Australian man would likely not have lasted another night say those who found him.

Death of Alaskan climber in South Island 'genuine accident'

Nicole Leman, 27, died on December 9, 2015, after she fell negotiating a waterfall face.

Wet weekend on the way for most

Parts of the North Island's east coast are in for a drenching.

Mt Aspiring climber to be flown off as soon as weather allows

He's probably sat there going over where he went wrong wondering if this would be the end.

Murder trial: Teen 'stabbed 14 times after lured with sex promise'

While none of the five defendants was physically involved, 'each had played their part.'

'Extraordinary': Aussie climber missing on Mt Aspiring found alive

An Australian climber missing on Mt Aspiring for more than 48 hours has been found alive.

Hit and run: Dunedin realtor smashed car into fence

Dunedin real estate agent smashed into two cars and drove his white BMW home on its rims.

He rammed a vehicle, smashed it with an axe and punched the driver. He's just had his sentence reduced

Then there was a manhunt involving 35 police and a helicopter. He's now on home detention.

KiwiRail journey from Christchurch to Picton returning

Due to the Kaikoura earthquake, the journey has been on hold for the past two years.

Car-nage! Four police cars damaged in chaotic pursuit of 'gang member'

Man allegedly drove at police, a member of the public, and on the wrong side of the road.

Rescue team may not reach climber tonight

The climber was due back today and his car is still in the carpark where he left it.

Pilot 'never at a loss for a good idea'

Pilot Matt Wallis remembered as a colourful character never at a loss for a good idea.

Smash and grab nets $3000 of cigarettes

The group also helped themselves to a feed of chips, lollies and energy drinks.

Homicide inquiry after stabbed man dies in Greymouth

The victim was taken to nearby Grey Base Hospital about 2am but died shortly afterwards.

Hundred of mourners at helicopter pilot Matthew Wallis' funeral

Matthew Wallis' body will be flown to visit sites in Mt Aspiring National Park.

Man with stab wounds dies in Grey Base Hospital

A man has been fatally stabbed in Greymouth.