Part of popular walk may close for work
Part of popular walk may close for work
The Department of Conservation is planning to continue work on the Tunnel Beach walk before the busy summer season starts.
Knowledge of women’s cancers limited
Knowledge of women’s cancers limited
Significant gaps have been found in Pacific women’s knowledge of gynaecological cancers, despite the cancers having a disproportionately high impact on Pacific communities in New Zealand.
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Women urged to ignore online advice
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Women urged to ignore online advice
Nutrition claims and exercise advice on social media are misleading women who are wanting to stay active and healthy.
It’s not coming home: England fans bereft
It’s not coming home: England fans bereft
Tears were shed and the dreams of England fans sitting in a Dunedin pub were dashed after two last-minute goals booted them from the Fifa World Cup.
Senior lawyer allegedly accused judges of ‘conspiracy’ to destroy his career
Senior lawyer allegedly accused judges of ‘conspiracy’ to destroy his career
A senior barrister who allegedly accused judges of being part of a conspiracy to destroy his career is fighting to have misconduct charges against him thrown out.
Teachers struggling with misogyny, harassment by students
Teachers struggling with misogyny, harassment by students
Two female teachers at a Christchurch co-ed school say they have considered quitting because of harassment from students driven by misogyny and extreme views.
Cocaine use surging in Otago and Canterbury, workplace testing shows
Cocaine use surging in Otago and Canterbury, workplace testing shows
Surging cocaine use in New Zealand includes "a huge increase in Canterbury and Otago", according to a workplace testing company.
Man charged with murder over father's fiery death
Man charged with murder over father's fiery death
A man has been charged with murder after his father was found dead outside a burning house in a suburban Sydney driveway.
Neighbours thrilled as rat-infested 'full-on dump' finally cleared
Neighbours thrilled as rat-infested 'full-on dump' finally cleared
Residents of a Christchurch street are celebrating after a rubbish-plagued, rat infested eyesore property was finally cleaned up.
Calls for controversial One Nation senator to resign
Calls for controversial One Nation senator to resign
A One Nation senator's historical support for conspiracy theories has prompted calls for him to resign from the resurgent party.
Consistency 'key' in relations with China
Global Insight: Consistency 'key' in relations with China
Hypocrisy on the world stage will not help New Zealand, Prof Robert Patman says.
21-year-old pleads guilty over crash that killed cyclist
21-year-old pleads guilty over crash that killed cyclist
A Christchurch man has admitted causing the death of a cyclist who succumbed to injuries after a crash in Sumner earlier this year.
'Irreplaceable' family heirloom taken during store break-in
'Irreplaceable' family heirloom taken during store break-in
A Christchurch business is missing $50,000 of clothing and an "irreplaceable" piece of family history after an early-morning burglary at their Addington clothing shop.
US strikes Iran again as hostilities ramp up
US strikes Iran again as hostilities ramp up
The US has struck Iran's coastal defences and missile sites after reimposing a naval blockade of its ports, while Iran threatened to shut off more regional energy exports.
Rising beef prices spark rise of mixed mince
Rising beef prices spark rise of mixed mince
The mix of two minces is picking up in popularity as customers look for alternatives to pricey beef.
Verdicts expected for Genoa bridge collapse
Verdicts expected for Genoa bridge collapse
The bridge collapse during a summer storm in 2018 killed 43 people and exposed ageing infrastructure risks.
Bouncers accused of Canterbury pub assault
Bouncers accused of Canterbury pub assault
Two bouncers have been charged in relation to an alleged assault filmed outside a Canterbury hotel earlier this year.
Better pass rates if working while studying: report
Better pass rates if working while studying: report
An Education Ministry report shows more tertiary students than ever have been working while studying - and most had better pass rates than those who didn't work at all.
Poll shows most don't want super age changed
Poll shows most don't want super age changed
National will face an uphill battle convincing people to lift the superannuation age, with most voters opposed to the idea, according to a new poll.
From homelessness to hopelessness
From homelessness to hopelessness
Tormented by transience, Caitlin McDonald's life was fragile and fleeting. She told her own story in hundreds of videos filmed on her phone.