Summer scorcher: Parts of South Island up to 36C
Blenheim hit 36.1C at 4pm, smashing its January temperature record set in 1972.
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Ventilation device installed 2000m up Pike River drift
The device, VCD2, was installed on Tuesday.
Man accused of arson after fire damages 105-year-old mansion
Owners 'devastated' by early-morning blaze.
Christchurch mayor responds to criticism of cycleway plan
The owners of the Copenhagen Bakery are unhappy with the loss of car parks.
Watch: World stunned after Kiwi skater's spine-tingling ride through Milford Sound
'That is some incredible footage! You guys have big brass ones.'
10th Christchurch quake anniversary to be shown across the world
The national memorial service will be held from 12.30pm on February 22.
Abandoned house fire: Property often visited by young trespassers having parties
Emergency services were alerted to the blaze in Fendalton at about 2.15am.
Sam Neill shares laughs and vino with comedian pal
Sam Neill shares a glass of pinot noir with funny man Russell Howard, at his vineyard,.
'You killed my son': Mother's agony over gasfitter's fatal shower blunder
Justine Walker says no sentence will be enough for the death of her son.
Police called after group seen 'harassing' sea lion
A member of the public called DOC as they were concerned about the sea lion's welfare.
Dunedin economy bouncing back, national retailers moving into George St
Bargain Chemist is making its first foray into Otago.
Meet NZ's first female navy helicopter pilot
The 27-year-old has just graduated as New Zealand's first female navy helicopter pilot
'Stupidly hot': Parts of South Island creeping up to 40C
Metservice is forecasting a high of 36C in Christchurch and 30C in Dunedin today.
19-year-old woman named as person found dead in Christchurch pool
Police were called to an Avonhead property around 11.30am on Sunday.
'I feel so terrible for them': DIY campervan explodes at campsite
UK couple 'lost everything' in freak explosion at a freedom camping spot.
Pinched: Trike thieves strike
Police alert after specialised tricycle stolen from charity.
31-hectare Christchurch fire 60 per cent extinguished, crews to stay on site
Eighteen fire crews and three helicopters battled to contain the scrub fire.
Man banned from Air NZ flights, Invercargill Airport after bomb 'joke'
The airport had to be evacuated after the "joke".
Akaroa bay closed after faecal bacteria found
The bacteria was found in a recent sample taken from Glen Bay.
'Annihilate our business': Owners shocked by Christchurch cycleway plan
The cycleway will provide for trips in the Harewood, Bishopdale and Papanui suburbs.
'Considerable damage': Drunk driver forgets handbrake, hits cop car
The defendant gave a blood-alcohol reading of 115mcg — more than twice the legal limit.
Alleged bigamist's ex-wife's 'happy tears'
Ankit Kapila married Nicole Macey then allegedly tried to bring his first wife into NZ.
Vineyard tractor roll victim 'true blue Central Otago'
The 66-year-old died after a tractor he was driving rolled.
Man charged in relation to puppy theft
Billy was allegedly stolen outside a dairy on January 12.
Major Queenstown lights show back with a price tag
Thousands of people have historically flocked to the Queenstown Gardens for Luma.
Summer scorcher: Temperatures set to reach 36C in south this week
Temperatures could be 12C above Christchurch's average for this time of year.
Owners 'truly devastated' after large fire at 105-year-old house
At the height of the blaze, six fire engines battled the flames.
Country cricket team's thrilling one wicket win against rivals
One bowler scored five wickets off of 30 runs to secure his team's win.
Nightmare dash after TV presenter loses laptop containing book
The presenter accidentally left the laptop on the roof of his car.
Jet boat and trailer stolen after owner leaves to get tyre repaired
The driver left the boat and trailer on the side of the road after 12pm on Tuesday.
Tourism turmoil: Owning Queenstown businesses not a cash cow
Brett Duncan is the owner of two Queenstown hostels.