Minister's message to renters: Negotiate with landlord
Housing Minister Chris Bishop is encouraging tenants to negotiate a cheaper deal as rent prices drop.
Cobden woman killed in crash with Swiss named
Cobden woman killed in crash with Swiss named
Police have named the woman who died in crash in which a Swiss man has admitted a charge of careless driving.
Ousted MP taking Te Pāti Māori president to court
Ousted MP taking Te Pāti Māori president to court
Ousted Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi is taking party president John Tamihere to court.
Crash closes part of Canterbury highway
Crash closes part of Canterbury highway
Three people are believed to be injured after a crash that has closed part of a Canterbury highway.
Measles case in Dunedin among 'concerning' rise
Measles case in Dunedin among 'concerning' rise
A measles case has been confirmed in Dunedin as health authorities warn of a "concerning" rise heading into the summer holidays.
Warnings 'ignored' for Hooker Valley track
Hikers 'ignoring warnings' for Hooker Valley track
Hikers are risking their lives daily venturing into closed areas of a popular Canterbury national park track, where construction and explosive work is under way to build a new bridge, Doc says.
Once-in-a-lifetime bloom
Once-in-a-lifetime bloom
A golden cascade of Talipot tree blossoms has captivated Rio de Janeiro, marking the first and last bloom of these rare palms.
Pauline Hanson eyes political resurgence
Pauline Hanson eyes political resurgence
Australian Senator Pauline Hanson and her anti-immigration party have rocketed up opinion polls, nearing a peak seen 30 years ago when she first entered politics.
Andrew Coster breaks silence: 'I got this wrong'
Andrew Coster breaks silence: 'I got this wrong'
"I am prepared to take responsibility - I got this wrong," the former top officer says as he quits his chief executive role in the govt's Social Investment Agency.
Six60 to headline opening show at new Christchurch stadium
Six60 to headline opening show at new Christchurch stadium
Dunedin's Six60 will join with Synthony to provide the first live music set at Christchurch's brand new One New Zealand Stadium in May next year.
Reports of tornado damage, injuries in Manawatū
Reports of tornado damage, injuries in Manawatū
Fire crews have rushed to a motor camp in rural Manawatū after reports a tornado went through and overturned a caravan.
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Two hospitalised after chemical incident at polytech
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Two hospitalised after chemical incident at polytech
Otago Polytechnic is reviewing its procedures and management of hazardous substances, following an incident involving sulphuric acid at the School of Art.
Extent of illegal cigarette sales in Australia revealed
Extent of illegal cigarette sales in Australia revealed
Dodgy darts might be twice as prevalent in Australia as legal ones, as excessive excise rates fuel the black market for smuggled cigarettes.
Coster resigns as head of Social Investment Agency
Andrew Coster resigns as head of Social Investment Agency
Former police commissioner Andrew Coster has resigned as chief executive of the Social Investment Agency, effective immediately.
Massive haul of stolen pounamu seized in Dunedin
Massive haul of stolen pounamu seized in Dunedin
Almost a tonne of "brazenly paraded" stolen pounamu has been seized in Dunedin and a 29-year-old man arrested.
Former political figure flees Dunedin police after alleged bar brawl
Former political figure flees Dunedin police after alleged bar brawl
A former political figure has been released on bail after an alleged Dunedin bar brawl.
Mosque terrorist likely to give evidence at Court of Appeal hearing
Mosque terrorist likely to give evidence at Court of Appeal hearing
The white supremacist terrorist who murdered 51 people in the Christchurch terror attack is expected to give evidence in an attempt to overturn his conviction and life sentence.
Door smashed, jewellery taken in Sallies store burglary
Door smashed, jewellery taken in Sallies store burglary
Jewellery was taken and a large glass door smashed in an early morning burglary at a Salvation Army store in Christchurch.
Govt needs to get carbon credit story straight - lawyer
Govt needs to get carbon credit story straight - lawyer
Cabinet ministers need to get their story straight about whether New Zealand will buy offshore credits to meet its Paris Agreement promises, a climate lawyer says.
Waiting for Santa's arrival
Waiting for Santa's arrival
Hazel Scoullar (4) and Mirana Hobman (4), lollipops in hand waiting for the big guy in red's magical arrival.