A homicide investigation was launched after the death of a woman in the Otago settlement of Crichton on the evening of Friday, January 23.
Crime and Justice
Wednesday 7:22pm
Metservice says New Zealand can expect two very different sets of conditions across its two islands in the coming days.
New Zealand
Sun, Feb 1
Emergency services were called to Wickliffe Road in Port Charlmers at around 9.10pm.
Sat, Jan 31
Parole Board cites narcissism, neurodiversity and "offence paralleling behaviour amongst other dynamic factors" for denying the murderer's release.
Fri, Jan 30
The prize was made up of $5 million from Powerball First Divison and $333,333 from Lotto First Division.
Thu, Jan 29
Clayton Weatherston fatally stabbed the 22-year-old in 2008.
Wed, Jan 28
Global voyagers brought back from the brink with the successful colony on Taiaroa Head near Dunedin.
Environment
Tue, Jan 27
Medical researchers in Christchurch are investigating whether microplastics found in human tissue are contributing to rising bowel cancer rates among younger people.
Health
Sun, Jan 25
A man remains in a critical condition after police were called to a property on Adams Flat Rd on Friday evening.
Sat, Jan 24
The fast-food giant will develop a 450 square-metre 24-hour restaurant and drive-through in the Otago town.
Business
Fri, Jan 23
The F-22 Raptors are widely considered the most lethal fighter jets ever built, says a former Doctors Without Borders worker.
Thu, Jan 22
Data suggests more than a quarter of the district's properties are unoccupied at any given time.
Tue, Jan 20
Residents in the Kaikorai area have been warned to stay indoors.
Wed, Jan 14
Red Frogs looked after more than 300 people across six locations over the New Year's period.
Tue, Jan 13
The USAF F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team will be performing on all three days of the popular air show.
The Queenstown District Council said it has been unable to safely assess what load Skippers Bridge can currently support.
Mon, Jan 12
Napier was the hottest centre as of 2.30pm on Sunday, reaching 36.7C, with neighbouring Hastings forecast to climb to a high of 38C.
Sun, Jan 11
With wild felines now added to NZ's most unwanted list, high-tech inventions are being developed to help address the issue.
Sat, Jan 10
David Simmers died after being crushed under his vehicle at his Wānaka home on Monday.
Thu, Jan 8
An application to build a 26ha hub for productions has been lodged for fast-track approval.
Wed, Jan 7
Jock and Nala went missing after a man stole the vehicle they were in on Saturday afternoon.
The 20-year-old intended to climb Mt Huxley on December 30. Concerns were raised when he did not return from the tramp.
Connor Purvis did not return from his hike near the headwaters of Lake Ōhau on or about December 30.
Tue, Jan 6
Jake Nolan had left his vehicle for just minutes when a man jumped in and drove off with Jock and Nala inside.
Mon, Jan 5
Concern was raised when 20-year-old Connor Purvis did not return from his intended climb up Mount Huxley on or about December 30.
