People 'left shaken' after stolen vehicle rampage
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Several people were left shaken after a Christchurch man crashed, stole a vehicle he hit, then attempted to take another three vehicles, police say.
Suppression continues for teen charged with murder of elderly woman
Suppression continues for teen charged with murder of elderly woman
A young man charged with murdering an elderly woman and attacking two family members at a rural Canterbury property is yet to enter a plea.
Govt launches inquiry into deadly Mount Maunganui landslide
Govt launches inquiry into deadly Mount Maunganui landslide
The government has confirmed it will launch an inquiry into last month's fatal landslide at Mount Maunganui.
School inquiry into knowledge of priest's sexual offending
School inquiry into knowledge of priest's sexual offending
A Christchurch college is carrying out an investigation following revelations it was told of allegations of sexual offending by a priest nearly 20 years before he was convicted of abuse at the school.
Feeling hounded: Barking dogs owner afraid to leave house
Feeling hounded: Barking dogs owner afraid to leave house
Hastings District Council has agreed to stop phoning a homeowner every time there is a complaint about her dogs barking.
Plea for safety rules on corded window blinds
Plea for safety rules on corded window blinds
The mother of a child who died after being caught in a window blind cord is asking how many children have to die before mandatory safety regulations are introduced.
Judge accused of disrupting NZ First event
Judge accused of disrupting NZ First event
A panel investigating the behaviour of a judge accused of disrupting an NZ First event has heard from its first witnesses today, members of the NZ First party.
Lotto 2559
Lotto 2559
Results from last night's Lotto draw.
Salvation Army calls on govt to increase food aid
Salvation Army calls on govt to increase food aid
The Salvation Army is warning that families are starving and it wants the government to urgently increase food aid.
Cooler temperatures, rain and wind forecast
Cooler temperatures, rain and wind forecast
The hot weather across much of the country is expected to cool off this weekend with the possibility of heavy rain and strong winds forecast for some
Man to appear in court over Christchurch stabbing
Man to appear in court over Christchurch stabbing
A 40-year-old man has been charged after a stabbing in Christchurch that left the victim with critical injuries.
Teen shooter avoids life sentence for murder
Teen shooter avoids life sentence for murder
A teenager who shot and killed another after a long running neighbourhood feud has escaped a sentence of life in prison.
Mosque shooter attempted to engage top lawyer as 'mouthpiece'
Mosque shooter attempted to engage top lawyer as 'mouthpiece'
A forensic psychologist has called into question a report prepared for the white supremacist who massacred 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques.
Treasurer jailed for major meth supply stays 'loyal' to gang
Treasurer jailed for major meth supply stays 'loyal' to gang
The Comancheros Christchurch treasurer remains loyal to the gang as he begins a long jail term for his involvement in a multi-million-dollar drug operation, which led to the arrest of every patched member of the chapter.
Watch: Graphic shows sewage swirling along Wellington coast
Watch: Graphic shows sewage swirling along Wellington coast
Experts say it is safe to swim at beaches in the capital's harbour, but Wellingtonians are taking a cautious approach.
Senior navy officer cleared over 'kiss' allegations
Senior navy officer cleared over 'kiss' allegations
A senior navy officer facing court martial over allegations of encouraging a junior to kiss her on the cheeks at a bar during an overseas operation in 2023 has been found not guilty of doing an act to prejudice service discipline.
Security guard cuts at Work and Income offices
Southern Work and Income offices on list of security guard cuts
Security guard numbers are to be cut at some Work and Income offices around the country, including several in the South.
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Solar’s share of power generation increases
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Solar’s share of power generation increases
Solar power’s share of electricity generation is getting larger.
Mosque shooter 'wanted to be described as a terrorist' - ex lawyer
Mosque shooter 'wanted to be described as a terrorist' - ex lawyer
The Australian white supremacist who massacred 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques was pleased to be charged with committing terrorism, the Court of Appeal has heard.
Retail crime advisory group shuts up shop four months early
Retail crime advisory group shuts up shop four months early
The ministerial advisory group charged with tackling retail crime will be disbanded months earlier than planned after a string of resignations.