Jenny-May to leave Breakfast show
Breakfast co-host Jenny-May Clarkson will leave her role at the morning show later this month after TVNZ announced plans to "refresh" the programme in 2026.
Critical injuries in Canterbury highway crash
Critical injuries in Canterbury highway crash
At least one person has been critically injured after a serious crash which has closed part of State Highway 7 in the Hurunui district.
Christchurch killer makes shock guilty plea
'Murdering ****': Killer of Christchurch woman makes shock guilty plea
A 36-year-old man who pleaded guilty this morning to murdering a Christchurch woman in Parklands in July was yelled at by a person sitting in the public gallery.
Fears housing plan will lead to 'rising crime, parties and nuisance'
Fears housing plan will lead to 'rising crime, parties and nuisance'
Residents of the Christchurch suburb of South Brighton are not happy with a plan to build emergency housing apartments on a reserve in their quiet cul-de-sac.
Christchurch chop shop sent stolen vehicles around the world
Christchurch chop shop sent stolen vehicles around the world
A man who sought refugee status in NZ went on to establish a chop shop in Christchurch that received $800,000 worth of stolen cars.
Second former southern top cop implicated in McSkimming scandal
Second former southern top cop implicated in McSkimming scandal
Two former southern district police commanders - Paul Basham and Andrew Coster - have now been named in serious misconduct findings over the handling of sexual offending accusations.
Tall story: Curious Kevin on way to new home
Tall story: Curious Kevin on way to new home
A curious and loving giraffe named Kevin is on a cross-country road trip, travelling from Christchurch's Orana Park to his new home at Hamilton Zoo.
McSkimming accuser faces charges of harassing another officer
McSkimming accuser faces charges of harassing another officer
A woman who accused former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming of sexual offending remains before the court on charges of harassing another police officer and his wife.
Lotto jackpots to record $55 million
Lotto jackpots to record $55 million
Two Dunedin players won second division prizes as Lotto's massive $45 million jackpot went unclaimed last night.
Invercargill, Q’town lead home gains
Invercargill, Q’town lead home gains
Invercargill and Queenstown have posted the strongest home value gains among New Zealand’s regional centres, bucking a largely flat national market.
The fall of south's former top cop Andrew Coster
The fall of south's former top cop Andrew Coster
Dunedin-born former police commissioner and Southern District Commander Andrew Coster has gone to ground, his reputation and legacy in tatters.
Nicholas 'disgusted' by top police cover-up
Nicholas 'disgusted' by top police cover-up
Sexual violence survivor advocate Louise Nicholas is disgusted by the police's handling of complaints against former top cop Jevon McSkimming.
Govt urged to stop 'short-sighted' fire job cuts
Govt urged to stop 'short-sighted' fire job cuts
The Public Service Association says the government must step in to stop Fire and Emergency NZ's new proposal to cut almost 170 jobs.
Police continue search for Christchurch shooter
Police continue search for Christchurch shooter
Police say they are following strong leads in the search for those responsible for shooting at a Christchurch house and injuring a woman on Monday night.
Minister says emails about McSkimming were kept from him
Minister says emails about McSkimming were kept from him
The police minister says emails containing allegations about Jevon McSkimming's behaviour were kept from him by former commissioner Andrew Coster's office.
Senior cops who stood up to McSkimming 'cover-up' revealed
Senior cops who stood up to McSkimming 'cover-up' revealed
The IPCA found serious misconduct at the highest levels of police over how they handled accusations against Jevon McSkimming. It also commended the work of several police staff who stood up.
Anatomy of a 'cover-up': The McSkimming report explained
Anatomy of a 'cover-up': The McSkimming report explained
A damning report by the Independent Police Conduct Authority found serious misconduct at the highest levels of police over how they handled accusations of sexual offending by former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming.
Chch murderer tells Parole Board he wants to stay in jail
Chch murderer tells Parole Board he wants to stay in jail
A man who strangled his ex-partner to death before dumping her body inside a wooden chest and nailing it shut says he doesn’t want to be released from jail.
NZ plummets in ranking of tobacco industry interference
NZ plummets in ranking of tobacco industry interference
New Zealand has been labelled "most deteriorated" in an international study assessing the interference of the tobacco industry.
Police slammed in report on disgraced cop
Police slammed in report on disgraced cop
When police did eventually refer a woman's claims about Jevon McSkimming to the watchdog, senior police attempted to influence the investigation, a new report says.