Gulf Harbour body was wrapped in plastic, weighed down with stones
Officers investigating the death of Chinese woman Shulai Wang found the body wrapped in five layers of plastic bags and tied to stones weighing more than 15 kilograms.
Hanmer Springs dumps flyride plan after cost blowout
Hanmer Springs dumps flyride plan after cost blowout
A proposed Hanmer Springs flyride has been scrapped by the Hurunui District Council after its estimated cost more than doubled.
PM shows no interest in MP allowance change after backlash
PM shows no interest in MP allowance change after backlash
Christopher Luxon is showing no interest in tightening the housing allowance system for MPs despite the coalition making it harder for other New Zealanders to claim accommodation support.
Council to put up another $15m for Christ Church Cathedral
Council to put up another $15m for Christ Church Cathedral
Christchurch city councillors have voted to put another $15 million of ratepayer money into restoring Christ Church Cathedral.
Rain brings hope of solving mystery of missing Aussie boy
Rain brings hope of solving mystery of missing Aussie boy
Heavy rain at a remote South Australian station has prompted police to renew their search for a four-year-old boy who has been missing for more than eight months.
Dame Lynda reveals Jools' final letter: 'Thank New Zealand for me'
Dame Lynda reveals Jools' final letter: 'Thank New Zealand for me'
Dame Lynda Topp has revealed her late twin sister, Dame Jools, left behind a letter asking her: “If you get a chance Lynda, could you thank New Zealand for me?”
Iran made to commute to US World Cup games from Mexico
Iran made to commute to US World Cup games from Mexico
Iran's national soccer team will sleep in Mexico and travel to the US on the days of its three World Cup matches after Washington declined to host the squad for the tournament.
Deal could 'take a few days' as US launches fresh strikes on Iran
Deal could 'take a few days' as US launches fresh strikes on Iran
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says negotiating a deal with Iran could "take a few days," quashing hopes for an imminent end to the conflict.
Stalking now a criminal offence
Stalking now a criminal offence
Until today, stalking wasn't exactly legal, but it also wasn't a crime. New legislation criminalises stalking, giving victims a path to get help - and police the power to intervene.
Crack prevents chemical tank from exploding
Crack prevents chemical tank from exploding
Firefighters contending with a dangerously overheating industrial tank of a hazardous chemical in California have eliminated the possibility of the tank exploding.
Police won't investigate more 'irregular' breath tests
Police won't investigate more 'irregular' breath tests
Police will not investigate how many staff were involved in 12,000 additional "irregular" breath tests, saying it would be "impractical".
Latest poll shows trust in Labour on key issues
Latest poll shows trust in Labour on key issues
Despite a dearth of policies, including on some major issues, a survey has found Labour is more trusted on 7 out of 10 key issues.
Police feared man was planning terror attack
Police feared Christchurch man was planning terror attack
Police feared a Christchurch man who died after a stand-off was planning a terror attack of the scale of the mosque shootings, an inquest has heard.
'Crossed a very sacred line': Man jailed for raping grandmother
'Crossed a very sacred line': Man jailed for raping grandmother
A New Zealand woman has told her grandson that he “crossed a very sacred line” when he raped her in her own home.
Britain swelters under record heat in May
Britain swelters under record heat in May
Britain had its hottest day on record for May on Monday, the country's national weather service said, with the temperature nearing 35 degrees Celsius.
Digital Kiwi Access Card to be launched soon
Digital Kiwi Access Card to be launched soon
The hospitality industry is being reassured it won't be burdened with more red tape once the Digital Kiwi Access Credential is launched sometime over the winter months.
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Dame Jools’ ‘humour, generosity, talent’ will be missed
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Dame Jools’ ‘humour, generosity, talent’ will be missed
Dame Jools Topp - one half of the Topp Twins duo - has been remembered across the South as a ‘‘bloody good performer’’ and a talent that will be profoundly missed.
Shortlisted for ‘amazing storytelling’
Shortlisted for ‘amazing storytelling’
A Dunedin museum has proved small budgets can create great things after one of its exhibitions was shortlisted among the top five exhibitions in the world.
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Handrail upgrade begins
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Handrail upgrade begins
Work has started on upgrading and replacing the ageing handrail at the Esplanade in St Clair.
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Pair enter school, assault student
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Pair enter school, assault student
Two members of the public entered a Dunedin secondary school yesterday and assaulted a student before leaving in a vehicle.