Neo-Nazi re-sentenced to jail after losing appeal
Neo-Nazi re-sentenced to jail after losing appeal
An Australian Far-right extremist has been jailed for one month after losing an appeal against his Nazi salute conviction.
PM rejects claim govt anti-Treaty
PM rejects claim govt anti-Treaty
Labour's Chris Hipkins says the govt is anti-Treaty and therefore anti-Māori, but Prime Minister Christopher Luxon argues iwi leaders have worked to find "common ground".
Child hit by car in Canterbury town dies
Child hit by car in Canterbury town dies
A child has died following a serious crash in a small rural town Canterbury's Selwyn District.
Dunedin inmate boasted about coward punch attack
Dunedin inmate boasted about coward punch attack
A Dunedin prisoner coward-punched a fellow inmate leaving him unconscious for three minutes, a court has heard.
Son of Norway royal denies rape, admits lesser charges
Son of Norway royal denies rape, admits lesser charges
The son of Norway's crown princess has pleaded not guilty to rape and domestic violence but admitted to some lesser charges on the first day of his trial.
Firefighters abused by drivers over road closure
Firefighters abused by drivers over road closure
A Christchurch fire brigade is appealing to the public to have patience after its volunteers copped abuse from motorists angry about being asked to take a 15-20 minute detour due to a rockfall.
Police investigating Mandelson over Epstein leaks
Police investigating Mandelson over Epstein leaks
A police investigation has begun into Peter Mandelson, Britain's former ambassador to the US over alleged misconduct in public office, after claims he leaked market-sensitive info to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Wellington beaches closed after wastewater plant floods
Wellington beaches closed after wastewater plant floods
Untreated water has been spewing into the sea after a shutdown of the Moa Point plant - and there's no quick-fix, says Wellington Water's CEO.
Shock as killer ducks feast on Bird of the Century chicks
Shock as killer ducks feast on Bird of the Century chicks
Conservation workers were horrified to see graphic photos of pūteketeke chicks being hunted and eaten alive by mallard ducks.
Man shot by police after allegedly brandishing shotgun
Man shot by police after allegedly brandishing shotgun
A man is in a critical condition after being shot by police in Hamilton.
Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa admits another attack
Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa admits another attack
Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa has admitted to sexually attacking another woman.
Motorcyclist killed in crash near Hanmer Springs named
Motorcyclist killed in crash near Hanmer Springs named
Police have released the name of the man who died in a motorcycle crash near Hanmer Springs last week.
Search for missing Christchurch mum stalls
Search for missing Christchurch mum stalls
The nationwide police search for a 39-year-old Christchurch mum who was last seen in Burwood in August has hit a wall.
'People are angry': Sewage stench meeting gets heated
'People are angry': Sewage stench meeting gets heated
A Christchurch woman says she walked out in anger from a community meeting last night about a putrid-smelling sewage plant.
Police seek help to find stolen Olympic gold medal
Police seek help to find stolen Olympic gold medal
Police have made a public appeal for information about the theft of an Olympic gold medal in Christchurch.
Major home insurer refuses new policies in Blenheim
Major home insurer refuses new policies in Blenheim
Blenheim residents say AA Insurance has stopped offering new home insurance policies in their town, following similar decisions in Westport and parts of greater Christchurch.
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Otago on track with BBC rail show
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Otago on track with BBC rail show
Featuring on a British travel show watched by millions is a special opportunity to get eyes on Otago’s scenic train journeys and grow tourism
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Fear Dunedin would dominate Otago governance
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Fear Dunedin would dominate Otago governance
The idea of Dunedin becoming the "imperial leader" of Otago has been called unworkable and absurd by the city’s own councillors.
Galer, Acklin to contest by-election
Galer, Acklin to contest by-election
A controversial car-free connection in Dunedin’s Town Belt has spurred a council candidacy, as the contender calls for an immediate halt to the Queens Dr trial.
Two injured in robbery
Two injured in robbery
Police are investigating an alleged aggravated robbery in Dunedin which left two people injured.