He died in his sleep aged 20: Firefighters on callout devastated to find one of their own
20-year-old firefighter Bryant 'B-Man' McKenzie was a 'firecracker of a human being'.
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Man's brazen sex toy heist from adult shop, then escape into oncoming traffic
The male sex toy was worth $189.99.
Invercargill bar manager stole $88,000, Trust denies offending due to lax practices
The defendant worked at the Northern Tavern and was in charge of weekly stocktakes.
'Trusted' manager caught stealing cash and smokes from bar
A highly-trusted assistant manager stole $88,000 worth of cash and cigarettes from a bar.
Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark recovering at home after surgery
Clark was originally scheduled to have a quadruple bypass but that proved unnecessary.
Invercargill Mayor in intensive care after heart surgery
Invercargill Mayor in ICU following double bypass heart surgery.
Police appeal for help to find missing 18-year-old last seen in Invercargill
Bailey Keen, 18, has not been seen since last Wednesday, December 27.
Invercargill mayor to undergo heart surgery next week
Mayor Nobby Clark suffered a minor heart attack on Wednesday.
Invercargill City mayor in hospital after heart attack
Mayor Nobby Clark is recovering in hospital after suffering a minor heart attack.
Bad tabs and no sleep: Why experts are urging Kiwis to get their drugs tested this summer
A substance found in some tabs has caused deaths overseas.
Southland shark attack: Victim faces 'long recovery'
The culprit is believed to be a sevengill shark.
Police botch-up in Invercargill sex abuse case
A police 'botch-up' resulted in crucial evidence being deemed inadmissible in rape case.
The great white shark Google alert switcheroo: Warning sent to Scots was meant for Kiwis
There’s never been a confirmed sighting of a great white shark in Scottish waters.
Fonterra worker sacked for not wearing mask for Covid-19 awarded $30k compensation
She couldn't wear a mask due to her asthma.
Man who grabbed female bouncer’s crotch risks being deported
The defendant refused to leave the establishment in Wānaka before the assault.
Historical indecent assaults on teenage babysitter a ‘fling’
Woman tells the court of the devastating effects the abuse had on her.
'He deserves a statue': Beloved, social cat mourned by community
Beloved by the community, Junior died after being struck by a car.
Woman stabs friend in ‘out of the blue’ attack after Kmart trip
CCTV footage showed the woman buying a set of five kitchen knives.
Teen claims sexual assault, man says consensual affair
A man has been accused of sexually assaulting two babysitters in his home.
Man who beat partner told court he liked 'broken girls'
Taiwhiti Karamaena, 26, has been sentenced to home detention.
Fly in soon to Invercargill's Sir Tim Shadbolt terminal
Travellers to Invercargill will soon be arriving through the Tim Shadbolt terminal.
Firm to pay $735k over truck driver's death
The judge apologised to victims as sentencing was more than six years after the accident.
Armed police officers had good reason to fire sponge rounds at man - IPCA
The 2022 incident took place at the property of a 'high-risk' offender.
Elderly paedophile likely to die in jail after sentence longer than life expectancy
Russell John Gray was found guilty by a jury on five charges.
'Deeply hurt': Tears as man acquitted of sexual assault
A man has been acquitted of sex charges after a week-long trial in Invercargill.
Teeth unearthed at Invercargill building site offer snapshot of Victorian-era NZ
Hundreds of teeth found at the site of former dental practices offer glimpse of past.
Two serious houses fires in Invercargill, Christchurch
An early morning Christchurch blaze is being treated as suspicious.
The Great NZ Road Trip: Is this one of NZ's best-kept secrets?
A stunning showcase of 300-plus vintage and classic cars - and we arrive in Queenstown.
Girl abused 'almost every night' for years
The defendant has interim name suppression while the trial is ongoing.
Developer in court battle with builder over new Wānaka hub
Disputes arose over payments during lockdown and a 39-lot subdivision.
'It's cruel': Caregiver assaulted wheelchair user
The accused initially claimed the woman had just fallen over.
Murder-accused who breached bail hands himself in
Police have had a warrant out for the arrest of Wharekura since September 15.
'Why was I singled out?' Woman left distressed after pat-down search by airport staff
False alerts by airport body scanners can lead to embarrassing pat-down searches.
