Child charged with arson after McDonald's fire
A 12-year-old has been arrested and charged with arson over the fire at a McDonald's restaurant in Auckland last month.
Pedestrian killed by truck near Kaikōura
Pedestrian killed by truck near Kaikōura
A person has died after being hit by a truck at Peketā, near Kaikōura this morning.
Cook Strait ferry sailings cancelled
Cook Strait ferry sailings cancelled
Cook Strait ferries are being cancelled this weekend due to forecast six-metre swells.
Operator not guilty over bouncy castle tragedy
Operator not guilty over Tasmania bouncy castle tragedy
The operator of a bouncy castle at the centre of a tragedy that killed six children in Tasmania has been cleared of breaching workplace safety laws.
One serious after Dunedin 'animal incident'
One serious after Dunedin 'animal incident'
A person is in a serious condition after an incident involving an animal near Brighton this morning.
Lucky escape for teen driver as car slams into fence
Lucky escape for teen driver as car slams into fence
An 18-year-old driver walked away unharmed when their sportscar spun out on gravel and hit a fence on the outskirts of Dunedin.
Widespread internet outages in North Island
Widespread internet outages in North Island
Widespread internet outages are being felt around the North Island, which telcos are blaming on a Chorus fault.
Man charged with murder of woman struck by ute
Man charged with murder of woman struck by ute
A man has been charged with murder after allegedly crashing his vehicle into a power pole that a 30-year-old woman was standing next to, killing her.
Search for missing woman called off
Search for missing woman called off
Police have called off the formal search for a 79-year-old Christchurch woman who has been missing in sub-zero temperatures.
Not the first striking pink-fleshed apples
Not the first striking pink-fleshed apples
I had similar pink-fleshed apples growing in my garden for a number of years so this can't be the 'first pinky-red-fleshed apples ever grown in New Zealand'.
'Family favourite' hydroslides to shut down for months
'Family favourite' hydroslides to shut down for months
Break it gently to the children - Moana Pool's hydroslides will soon be out of action for up to five months.
Water cremation service opens in Chch
Water crematorium opens in Christchurch
New Zealand's first water crematorium is opening in Christchurch on Friday, giving people a new option for what happens to their body after they die.
Musk calls for impeachment as Trump feud escalates
Musk calls for impeachment as Trump feud escalates
Updated 3.10 pm
President Trump has threatened to cut off government contracts with billionaire Elon Musk's companies, while Musk suggested Trump should be impeached, turning their bromance into an all-out brawl on social media.
Peters calls out 'racist' Māori Party, says debate 'a sad day'
Peters calls out 'racist' Māori Party, says debate 'a sad day'
Winston Peters says Te Pāti Māori MPs' behaviour performing a haka in Parliament in protest against the Treaty Principles Bill was unprecedented and "unforgivable".
Sinkhole opens on key Christchurch road
Sinkhole opens on key Christchurch road
A burst water main has opened up a hole in the road and left about 50 properties in the Christchurch suburb of Fendalton without water.
Christchurch student to be disciplined after Uber incident
Christchurch student to be disciplined after Uber incident
A St Andrew’s College student is facing disciplinary action after he was allegedly filmed trying to assault an Uber driver.
Housemates of missing Aussie teen charged with murder
Housemates of missing Aussie teen charged with murder
The housemates of missing Australian teen Pheobe Bishop are set to appear in court after being charged with the 17-year-old's murder.
Snow starting to settle after freezing start to day
Snow starting to settle after freezing start to day
Updated 4.20 pm
Snow is settling in parts of the South Island where warnings are in place for possible heavy falls, after a sub-zero start for many people today.
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Concerns over viability of new venue build
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Concerns over viability of new venue build
Casting aside Dunedin’s Mayfair Theatre from being in contention for council funds for redevelopment could hold back performing arts in the city, a representative has warned.
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South has one of its warmest Mays
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South experiences one of its warmest, driest Mays on record
If this week’s frigid weather came as a shock, it is probably because the southern regions have just had one of their warmest and driest Mays on record.