Police used drone to surveil Christchurch festival-goers
A drone was used by police to keep tabs on thousands of people at the Electric Avenue music festival in Christchurch earlier this year.
Retail NZ wants 'urgent meeting' after police shoplifting change
Retail NZ wants 'urgent meeting' after police shoplifting change
Retail NZ is seeking an "urgent meeting" with the Police Minister after a police directive to staff said they would no longer be investigating allegations of shoplifting below $500.
Manholes blown out as flooding hits Nelson
Manholes blown out, cows swept away as flooding hits Nelson
Flash flooding across Nelson has caused manhole covers to erupt, while locals have watched cows being washed down rivers.
Man claims he was being 'chased' after fleeing crash
Man claims he was being 'chased' after fleeing crash
A man driving his son’s car claimed to Dunedin police he was "being chased" when he fled the scene of a crash in Māori Hill.
Sunstrike, confusion blamed after pedestrian hit by car
Sunstrike, confusion blamed after pedestrian hit by car
A man was taken to Dunedin Hospital after he walked straight into the path of a car.
Woman allegedly threatened to stab police
Woman allegedly threatened to stab police
An argument between two people at the homeless encampment at Kensington Oval this morning escalated when a woman allegedly threatened to stab a police officer.
'Our beautiful darling': Slain 3-year-old to be farewelled
'Our beautiful darling': Slain 3-year-old to be farewelled
A 3-year-old Northland child is due to be buried this afternoon, about the same time a man is due in court charged with her murder.
Allegedly drunk motorcyclist 'wanted to have some fun'
Allegedly drunk motorcyclist 'wanted to have some fun'
A motorcyclist who told police he "wanted to have some fun on the empty roads" was allegedly more than three times the legal breath alcohol limit.
Mt Hutt ski field pushes back opening date
Mt Hutt ski field pushes back opening date
Mt Hutt Ski Area has pushed back its planned King’s Birthday weekend opening to June 7 - but there will be much more on offer this season.
Willis bites back over Budget Day dress barb
'Belongs in the 1950s': Willis bites back over Budget Day dress barb
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says there are "far more interesting things to talk about" than what clothes she wears. Willis delivered last week's Budget in a blue dress, believed to be the...
Woman charged after pedestrians injured in Chch crash
Woman charged after pedestrians injured in Chch crash
A 49-year-old woman has been charged after a crash in central Christchurch at the weekend which seriously injured two people, including a child.
Machete sales banned after brawl at Melbourne mall
Machete sales banned after brawl at Melbourne mall
Large and dangerous blades will be removed from shop shelves in days in an Australian-first ban, sparked by a violent brawl forcing the lockdown of a busy shopping centre.
Vigilance urged as Pacific dengue cases surge
Vigilance urged as Pacific dengue cases surge
A public health expert is urging anyone travelling to places with a dengue fever outbreak to be vigilant, but stresses the chances of contracting the disease are low.
HNZ warns outsourcing surgeries will hurt doctor training
HNZ warns outsourcing surgeries will hurt doctor training
Outsourcing more elective surgeries will limit training opportunities for future surgeons, the Health Minister has been warned.
Greens claim $700m 'uncosted hole' in Budget
Greens claim $700m 'uncosted hole' in Budget
The government could face an unbudgeted hole of hundreds of millions of dollars in increased KiwiSaver contributions for public sector workers, the Green Party says.
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Eager new owner for second-hand bike
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Eager new owner for second-hand bike
Now that Nora Gorton has her own bike, she has become quite the explorer.
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Sock used to bypass device, drink-drive
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Sock used to bypass device, drink-drive
A Dunedin man used a rudimentary technique involving a sock to defeat an alcohol interlock device, leaving a judge "astounded".
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Peninsula left out of school zone
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Peninsula left out of school zone
The Otago Peninsula community feels it has been put in a "ridiculous" and "impossible situation" after being left out of the enrolment zone of its closest all-girls school.
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South Island grand committee proposed
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South Island grand committee proposed
A special parliamentary committee for the entire South Island could lead to the island getting its fair share.
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Crafty creatures used to reduce risk of bird strike
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Crafty creatures used to reduce risk of bird strike
A pack of coyotes have been stalking the runway at Dunedin Airport.