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Van owner facing charges after crashing down bank

The van wound up down a bank. Photo: NZ Police

Van owner facing charges after crashing down bank

A man has been charged following a burglary in Christchurch that ended with a trailer detaching and the van crashing down a bank near Amberley, police say.

Bakery fined $200k after 'nightmare' incident

The French Bakery factory shop on Port Hills Rd, Christchurch. Photo: Supplied

'Nightmare' as bakery worker's hand mangled

A Christchurch bakery has been fined $200,000 and ordered to pay $45,500 in reparations after a man’s finger and part of his thumb were amputated in a machine roller.

New rules regarding cycle lanes, e-scooters, buses proposed

New rules regarding cycle lanes, e-scooters, buses proposed

The government is proposing to make it legal to ride e-scooters in cycle lanes as part of a raft of changes meant to "fix the basics" in the New Zealand transport system.

Car speeds off after drive-by shooting in Christchurch

Armed police swarmed a Christchurch street early today after gunshots were heard.

Man admits murdering woman on Auckland bus

Kael Leona at an earlier appearance. Photo: RNZ

Man admits murdering woman on Auckland bus

A man has admitted murdering a woman on an Auckland bus two years ago.

Health NZ, PSA agree deal after negotiations, strikes

Health NZ, PSA agree deal after negotiations, strikes

After months of negotiating and strike action, Health New Zealand and the union for allied health workers have reached a deal.

Care providers bring on extra staff after MediMap hack

Care providers bring on extra staff after MediMap hack

Care facilities have switched back to a paper-based system to manage medication, and are dishing it out by hand, while prescription portal MediMap is offline following a hack.

Two critically injured after car and train collide

Two critically injured after car and train collide

Two people are critically injured after the car they were in collided with a freight train near New Plymouth on Wednesday.

Southland stalker jailed for 17 years for 'violent, disgusting' murder

Nathan Boulter appears in court over a screen. Photo: Pool / Chris Skelton / Stuff

Southland stalker jailed for 17 years for 'violent, disgusting' murder

Nathan Boulter will spend at least 17 years behind bars for the brutal murder of Chantal McDonald at her Christchurch home in July last year after she ended a brief relationship with him.

Youth facing more psychological distress: report

The report revealed that 23 percent of people aged 15 to 25 had experienced high or very high...

Youth facing more psychological distress, finding it harder to get help: report

Young people are facing more psychological distress and finding it harder to get specialist help, a new report says.

Aussie cops charge NZer after extremist videos found on phone

Australian police have charged a New Zealand man over alleged violent extremist material. Photo:...

Aussie cops charge NZer after extremist videos found on phone

Australian police say they have charged a New Zealand man found with videos of violent extremist material on his phone.

Measles cases linked to flight

Measles is a very serious illness that spreads very quickly, much faster than Covid-19. Photo: NZ...

Measles cases linked to flight

Two new cases of measles have been detected and both have been linked to international travel.

Govt optimistic of support for India free trade deal

Trade Minster Todd McClay says the government is "working through a process" with opposition...

Govt optimistic of support for India free trade deal

The Free Trade Agreement with India is better than almost every other trade agreement with India, says the trade minister, who is optimistic it will get the political support needed to ratify it.

Dog attack leaves cyclist with 'bone-deep' puncture wounds

A Taranaki cyclist is on crutches with several "bone deep" puncture wounds after a roaming dog latched onto her leg.

Canterbury Museum seeks $64m to cover budget blow-out

Canterbury Museum's redevelopment had an original budget of $205 million, which has now been...

Canterbury Museum seeks $64m to cover budget blow-out

Canterbury Museum is pleading for councils and central government to stump up an extra $64 million for its cost-plagued redevelopment following another budget blow-out.

Wellington mayor says beach ban unsustainable

A rāhui is in place on the southern coast from Ōwhiro Bay to Breaker Bay, which covers anything...

Wellington mayor says beach ban unsustainable

The Wellington mayor says the current blanket direction for people to stay off all south coast beaches is not sustainable when test results show little risk, and is hinting at a possible change of policy.

Alleged Christchurch fraudster arrested in Wales

Alleged Christchurch fraudster arrested in Wales

Alleged Christchurch fraudster Nicola Flint, who lied about having terminal cancer, has been arrested in Wales nearly two years after a warrant was issued in NZ.

New resources rolled out at schools after teachers bemoan delay

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford. Photo: RNZ

New resources rolled out at schools after teachers bemoan delay

The Education Minister has announced that new maths, English and science resources due to be in schools at the start of this year will now be rolled out.

Ministry's failure to report murdered siblings' disappearance shocks school

Yuna and Minu Jo attended Papatoetoe South School before their deaths in 2018. Photo: Supplied

Ministry's failure to report murdered siblings' disappearance shocks school

The school attended by murdered children Yuna and Minu Jo says it's shocked and saddened the Ministry of Education did not report their disappearance to police.

Napier deputy mayor ousted after refusing to resign

Napier's Deputy Mayor Sally Crown and Mayor Richard McGrath. Photo / NCC

Napier deputy mayor ousted after refusing to resign

Napier mayor Richard McGrath has stood down his deputy mayor Sally Crown after she refused to resign and instead requested he undergo leadership training.

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