Canterbury child-killer back in prison after positive meth test but denies using drug
The killer of a Timaru boy has been recalled to prison for a fifth time.
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Freedom: Beached trawler finally refloated
The Remus ran aground on the South Island's southern west coast on Thursday.
Filming begins on Netflix romance in NZ
Film crews could be seen in Dunedin's central city.
Super Rugby schedule moved around in the hope of crowd
A change has been made to the weekend Super Rugby fixture.
Christchurch home loan deposits jump $27,000 in one year
According to OneRoof, first-home buyers will need to put together a $107,000 deposit.
Islamic associations want action on mosque attacks report recommendations
The group wants action on a dozen of the Royal Commission's 44 recommendations.
Earnslaw Burn new Instagram hotspot, causing queues and parking overflows
The demand to take a selfie has resulted in queues as well as parking overflows.
Bluff oyster season begins: Boaties set-off on Foveaux Strait
Boats are set to hit Foveaux Strait today for the beginning of the oyster season.
Covid-19: Cancellations hit South Island events
Auckland has moved to alert level 3 for a week and the rest of the country to level 2.
Priest under investigation for sexual misconduct
Assistant priest of Mercy Parish being investigated for sexual misconduct.
Round the Bays off, cricket moved, America's Cup dates under review: What lockdown means for sport
A busy week of sport has been turned on its head following the Government announcement.
$22.5 million Lotto jackpot struck for lucky person
Tonight's winner is taking home the largest prize won by a single player in 12 months.
200+ children have completed Covid isolation alone since December
Most were aged 14-17 and stayed at a dedicated Auckland facility.
Summer is ending, but will the good weather stick around?
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The reinvention of the Chow brothers - from the sex industry to property
The Chow brothers have quit the sex industry and want to have $2b in assets by 2025.
Grounded: Fishing trawler stuck on remote beach
It's understood the vessel was trawling for albacore tuna, known as "chicken of the sea".
Canterbury earthquakes NZ's most costly insurance event, $38b in property claims
A mix of sources have funded earthquake claims; existing reinsurance has funded 72%.
'Spread quite quickly': Concern as more intermediate-aged kids vaping in Canterbury
22 per cent of primary and intermediate school staff have reported pupils vaping.
Donors assured money was used as intended amid Christchurch Foundation review
Chief executive Amy Carter said the management of any donations is not in question.
Student struck with cricket bat knocked unconscious
Police were called after reports of a large number of men fighting.
Man nabbed after attempt to smuggle pie in pants
The man was located by police and the pie was recovered, but "unsellable''.
Washing machine tragedy: New details around child's death
Coroner suppresses name of child who died in a Christchurch washing machine last week
Flatmate killing: Case heads to trial
Michael Graham, 57, was found dead at a Christchurch house last month.
Watch: Streaker's spectacular escape attempt at Black Caps game
The man jumped fences and downed one security guard during his dash for freedom.
'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.
Drug testing at Otago O-week in the open for first time
Know Your Stuff NZ volunteers began three days of testing samples on Thursday.
Top boys' school admits failure in historic handling of sex-abusing teacher
Prestigious Christchurch boys' school admits handling of historic sex teacher regrettable
Missing 12-year-old Christchurch girl found
Joslyne has been found after having been reported missing since about 4.30pm.
Mountaineer who was rescued after 8-days stranded in Southern Alps missing again
Police are worried about Marni Sheppeard and appealing for help finding her.
Scribe back on the mic at Christchurch's biggest outdoor music fest
The festival at Hagley Park has been sold out for a month with 25,000 people expected.
Long-running Queenstown restaurant closing its doors, turnover down 90%
The restaraunt would have marked its 30th anniversary in October.
Drink-driver's vehicle gets stuck, forced to take taxi before blowing 3x limit
The 64-year-old attempted to reverse and got her vehicle stuck on a bank.
Canterbury company fined $26,000 for 47 employment act breaches
Many of the workers were from Fiji and English was their second language.