Wastewater testing shows rise in Covid cases
Wastewater testing is showing an increase in Covid cases, and hospitalisations are on the rise as New Zealand enters it's ninth Covid wave.
Tomahawk-wielding robber faces music for Noel Leeming raid
Tomahawk-wielding robber faces music for Noel Leeming raid
A man who robbed a tech store with a tomahawk and evaded police is facing the reality of what the judge described as “big boys’ stuff now” after being sent to prison.
'Sick and dangerous' teacher aide jailed for sexually abusing girls
'Sick and dangerous' teacher aide jailed for sexually abusing girls
Police are open to receiving further complaints about a former teacher aide, described by a victim as a “sick and dangerous man”, who has been jailed for sexual offending against young girls.
Tyres recycled into NZ’s first rubber road
Tyres recycled into NZ’s first rubber road
The first full rubber road surface in New Zealand has been laid in Canterbury.
Petrol pumps run dry amid panic buying
Petrol pumps run dry amid panic buying
Extra demand on Gull's discount day has left some of its petrol stations running low on fuel.
US hitman allegedly flew into NZ to carry out murder
US hitman allegedly flew into NZ to carry out murder
A US national is accused of flying into New Zealand to carry out a murder at the request of an organised criminal group before flying back home.
SH1 crash claims fourth victim
SH1 crash claims fourth victim
Four people have now died after a crash between a car and a campervan on State Highway 1 south of Blenheim last month.
Stockpile of dangerous acid caused Christchurch street evacuation
Stockpile of dangerous acid caused Christchurch street evacuation
The evacuation of a Christchurch street on Thursday is understood to have been caused by an old store of picric acid inside a business.
Mosque killings: Fears hate on the rise again
Mosque killings: Fears hate on the rise again
As Muslims in Christchurch prepare to mark seven years since 51 people were murdered while worshipping at two mosques in the city, there are fears hate is again on the rise.
Far from home and fearing for her family's safety
Far from home and fearing for her family's safety
Farah keeps her phone nearby with the ringtone turned up at all hours, waiting for the rare calls that might come from her family in Iran.
Wellington boy found to have scurvy
Wellington boy found to have scurvy
A 5-year-old NZ boy who lived on a diet of chicken and biscuits has been diagnosed with the rare disease scurvy.
Health NZ knew risks of IT job cuts, documents reveal
Health NZ knew risks of IT job cuts, documents reveal
Health NZ knew cutting data and digital staff would increase risks to patient care and hospital resilience, and require one-off investment to mitigate, a document shows.
Woman bit victim and 'growled like a dog'
Woman bit victim and 'growled like a dog'
A young woman bit a stranger’s arm and "growled like a dog" while remaining latched on for about 10 seconds during a street attack.
Several MPs suffer fall in new initial Green Party list
Several MPs suffer fall in new initial Green Party list
Some current Green Party MPs risk losing their seats following the publication of the party's initial candidate list for the election.
Cordons lifted as 'high-risk explosive' made safe in Christchurch
Cordons lifted as 'high-risk explosive' made safe in Christchurch
Cordons have been lifted after following reports of a concerning substance in Christchurch this afternoon.
Pre-school vandalised for fourth time in a month
Pre-school vandalised for fourth time in a month
A Christchurch pre-school has been trashed with a fire extinguisher sprayed around its nursery, manager Kristal Heath says.
Four govt targets still at risk of not being met
Four govt targets still at risk of not being met
Four of the government's nine key targets risk not being met, the latest update shows.
Flights cancelled due to volcanic ash
Flights cancelled due to volcanic ash
Air New Zealand has cancelled 19 flights due to an ash cloud coming from Whakaari/White Island in the Bay of Plenty.
Man guilty of murdering and dismembering Canterbury dad
Man guilty of murdering and dismembering Canterbury dad
A man has been found guilty of murdering Canterbury father of three Richard Leman, whose dismembered body was found in the boot of his own car.
Teacher censured over sex questions to students
Teacher censured over sex questions to students
A teacher asked students inappropriate questions, including "how long would you wait to have sex with a dead girl?", as a way to wind the students down before bedtime.