Christchurch bakery fined after worker loses arm
A baker lost half his arm after he became stuck in a blocked crumbing machine without an operational shut-off sensor.
10,000 NZers may have lost vision due to toxoplasmosis
10,000 NZers may have lost vision due to toxoplasmosis
Otago University researchers estimate 40,000 New Zealanders are affected by ocular toxoplasmosis, a parasite spread by cats.
VTNZ turns away cars deemed too dirty
VTNZ turns away cars deemed too dirty
Two customers have been turned away from VTNZ because inspectors deemed their cars too dirty, with dog hair.
Review into preventing misuse of police tech launched
Review into preventing misuse of police tech launched
The Police Commissioner has initiated a review to ensure police have sufficiently strong controls to prevent or detect the misuse of police technology and equipment for non-work-related purposes.
Waitangi Tribunal calls for 'immediate halt' to Regulatory Standards Bill
Waitangi Tribunal calls for 'immediate halt' to Regulatory Standards Bill
The Waitangi Tribunal has recommended the Crown immediately halt the advancement of the Regulatory Standards Bill to allow for meaningful consultation with Māori.
78 quarantined over Auckland measles case
78 quarantined over Auckland measles case
Hundreds of close contacts of the measles case in Auckland have been contacted by HNZ over the past week, in an attempt to contain the risk of the virus spreading in the city.
NZ man arrested over $450m crypto scam
NZ man arrested over $450m crypto scam
A Wellington man has been arrested as part of an FBI investigation into an organised criminal group which is alleged to have stolen cryptocurrency valued at $450 million.
Govt to run national interest test on Pandemic Treaty
Govt to run national interest test on Pandemic Treaty
The government will run a full national interest test on a draft Pandemic Treaty negotiated by the World Health Organization before deciding whether to sign up to it.
'Shame!': Peters greeted with protest at Hillside
'Shame!': Peters greeted with protest at Hillside
Protesters greeted Winston Peters with cries of '"shame" at Dunedin's Hillside Workshops and swarmed his vehicle as he left.
South set to skip worst of wild weekend weather
South set to skip worst of wild weekend weather
Wild weather is forecast to clobber much of the South Island over the weekend but Otago and Southland look set to miss the worst of it.
New homes only for buyers over 45
New Christchurch homes only for buyers over 45
Two dozen new-build homes have hit Christchurch’s property market, but young first-time buyers should stay clear.
Teen girl kicked in head in Dunedin park assault
Teen girl kicked in head in Dunedin park assault
A 14-year-old girl allegedly punched and kicked another teenage girl in the head at a South Dunedin park before being dragged off by a member of the public.
Secret marriage behind $2m fraud
Secret marriage helped couple defraud Oranga Tamariki out of $2m
Neha Sharma appeared to be an honest, hard-working Christchurch property manager at Oranga Tamariki. Until she and her husband conned the Government agency out of more than $2 million.
Fleeing driver hits 180kmh on southern motorway
Fleeing driver hits 180kmh on southern motorway
A Dunedin driver who fled from officers at speeds of about 180kmh on the southern motorway can expect a visit from police today.
'Massive clean-up' after Canterbury hay bale blaze
'Massive clean-up' after Canterbury hay bale blaze
Two fire crews stayed overnight to monitor the site of a major hay bale blaze near Ashburton.
Govt announces half-billion-dollar boost for film industry
Govt announces half-billion-dollar boost for film industry
The government is playing catch-up with other countries that provide more generous film production incentives by announcing more than half a billion dollars for the sector.
Government opens wallet for Mosgiel inland port
Government opens wallet for Mosgiel inland port
Days after Calder Stewart unveiled plans for a "$3 billion" inland port in South Otago, the government has stumped up $8 million for the rival project in Mosgiel.
Pharmacist sold stolen medication on Trade Me
Pharmacist sold stolen medication for $126k on Trade Me
A pharmacist made around $126,000 after he stole medication from his work and sold it on Trade Me for four years.
Teen gives back to chopper after rescue
Teen gives back to chopper after rescue
A Christchurch high school student has defied the odds after a devastating crash - and now he’s giving back to the air rescue crew who saved him.
Warning of higher blackout risk next winter
Warning of higher blackout risk next winter
Transpower is warning of higher risks of electricity outages starting in winter 2026.