Schools in Canterbury hit hard by winter illnesses
Winter illnesses are hitting Canterbury schools hard, with staff sidelined and students calling in sick.
Swarbrick sent from Parliament after Gaza speech
Chlöe Swarbrick ejected from Parliament after Gaza speech
Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick has been ejected from Parliament's debating chamber after a fiery speech about the war in Gaza.
Offenders flee after serious assault in Christchurch
Offenders flee after serious assault in Christchurch
Police are investigating after the alleged offenders fled the scene following a serious assault in Christchurch today.
Two more charged with murder over Hamilton street death
Two more charged with murder over Hamilton street death
Two more people have been charged with the murder of Tyreece Te Pairi in Hamilton in July.
Call for hospital guards to have handcuffs
Violence surge prompts call for hospital guards to have handcuffs
Security guards in hospital emergency departments want more powers to deal with rising violence and the increasing number of people confronting them with knives.
Recognising Palestinian state 'matter of when not if': Seymour
Recognising Palestinian state 'matter of when not if': Seymour
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour says "it's a matter of when not if" New Zealand recognises Palestine as a state
Probe finds 'significant' mental health failings after Chch murders
Probe finds 'significant' mental health failings after Chch murders
An inquiry into Canterbury's Mental Health Services found "significant" problems in the service's governance, care model and resourcing.
Living simple life makes you happier: Otago research
Living simple life makes you happier: Otago research
How much money do you need to be happy? Probably less than you think.
Gloriavale leader Howard Temple resigns
Gloriavale leader Howard Temple resigns
Gloriavale leader Howard Temple has resigned as Overseeing Shepherd after being convicted of sexual offending against girls and women.
Massive Lotto win claimed in Christchurch
Massive Lotto win claimed in Christchurch
Christchurch's newest multi-millionaire has claimed their $20.25 million prize following Saturday night’s Powerball draw.
NZ mum and 6-year-old son detained by ICE in US
NZ mum and 6-year-old son detained by ICE in US
A New Zealand woman and her six-year-old son who live in Washington state have been detained by US immigration, according to American media reports.
Sexual abuse victim will 'cry until there are no tears left'
Sexual abuse victim will 'cry until there are no tears left'
A Christchurch woman has told the man who sexually abused her when she was 11 that his offending has affected her so greatly she will continue to "cry until there are no tears left".
Mum killed after boat trailer breaks free on highway
Mum killed after boat trailer breaks free on highway
A mother driving home to Auckland with her three-year-old son in the back seat was killed when a boat and trailer unit broke free from an oncoming vehicle and slammed into their car.
Northland gets more cops as crime surges
'Unprecedented': Northland gets more cops as crime surges
An "unprecedented" spate of violent crimes and a significant police shortage in Northland has seen more than 90 police staff called in to bolster the region's thin blue line.
Support grows for Labour; govt still keeps reins: poll
Support grows for Labour; govt still keeps reins: poll
Labour's support has surged in the latest TVNZ political poll out tonight, but the coalition government would still have the numbers to govern.
NZ mulls recognition of Palestinian state
NZ mulls recognition of Palestinian state
New Zealand will make a decision on whether to recognise Palestine as a state over the next month, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has confirmed.
Lockdown after 'aggressive' adults enter Auckland school
Lockdown after 'aggressive' adults enter Auckland school
A school in South Auckland says it has resumed classes after going into lockdown on Monday morning.
Cold snap continues as winter maintains grip
Cold snap continues as winter maintains grip
Brisk temperatures and icy cold weather look set to keep a tight grip on much of the country as the last few weeks of winter hit.
Former All Black among those duped by $4m Chch Ponzi scheme
Former All Black among those duped by $4m Chch Ponzi scheme
For more than seven years the Tuiras purported to operate an investment business out of Christchurch, raising more than $4m from investors hoping for high returns. However, none of the money was being invested and instead went to fund the couple's lifestyle and repay other investors.
Principal not surprised more students leaving school unqualified
Principal not surprised more students leaving school unqualified
A secondary school teacher says he is not surprised by the increasing rate of teenagers leaving high school with no qualifications, and does not anticipate the situation improving.