Police say Canterbury death appears accidental
Police say Canterbury death appears accidental
A man has died after being injured at a property in Allandale, near Governors Bay, in Canterbury.
Dead insect larva found in govt-funded school lunch
Dead insect larva found in govt-funded school lunch
Food safety officials are investigating the discovery of a dead larva in a government-funded school lunch in Auckland.
Foodbank 'gutted to the core' after burglary
Chch foodbank 'gutted to the core' after burglary
A South Island foodbank is "absolutely heartbroken" and "gutted to the core" after thieves stole frozen and chilled food meant for hundreds of families in need.
'Absolute tragedy': Teen died after tackle game
Teen who died after ‘run it straight’ game identified
The 19-year-old who died after sustaining a serious head injury during a private run it straight-style game has been identified.
Nelson Hospital to get NZ-first temporary ward
Nelson Hospital to get NZ-first temporary ward
Nelson Hospital will be the first in NZ to get a temporary, modular ward to boost patient capacity during its redevelopment.
Widespread failures found at Geraldine resthome
Widespread failures found at Geraldine resthome
There were widespread failures at a Geraldine resthome which did not properly care for three women, the Health and Disability Commissioner has found.
'Our beautiful darling': Slain 3-year-old to be farewelled
'Our beautiful darling': Slain 3-year-old to be farewelled
A 3-year-old Northland child is due to be buried this afternoon, about the same time a man is due in court charged with her murder.
McSkimming: 'No evidence of improper process' over firearms
McSkimming: 'No evidence of improper process' over firearms
Police have found "no evidence" former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming acted inappropriately in relation to the vetting process for firearms licences.
Mt Hutt ski field pushes back opening date
Mt Hutt ski field pushes back opening date
Mt Hutt Ski Area has pushed back its planned King’s Birthday weekend opening to June 7 - but there will be much more on offer this season.
Police used drone to surveil Christchurch festival-goers
Police used drone to surveil Christchurch festival-goers
A drone was used by police to keep tabs on thousands of people at the Electric Avenue music festival in Christchurch earlier this year.
Willis bites back over Budget Day dress barb
'Belongs in the 1950s': Willis bites back over Budget Day dress barb
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says there are "far more interesting things to talk about" than what clothes she wears.
Manholes blown out as flooding hits Nelson
Manholes blown out, cows swept away as flooding hits Nelson
Flash flooding across Nelson has caused manhole covers to erupt, while locals have watched cows being washed down rivers.
Retail NZ wants 'urgent meeting' after police shoplifting change
Retail NZ wants 'urgent meeting' after police shoplifting change
Retail NZ is seeking an "urgent meeting" with the Police Minister after a police directive to staff said they would no longer be investigating allegations of shoplifting below $500.
Woman charged after pedestrians injured in Chch crash
Woman charged after pedestrians injured in Chch crash
A 49-year-old woman has been charged after a crash in central Christchurch at the weekend which seriously injured two people, including a child.
HNZ warns outsourcing surgeries will hurt doctor training
HNZ warns outsourcing surgeries will hurt doctor training
Outsourcing more elective surgeries will limit training opportunities for future surgeons, the Health Minister has been warned.
Greens claim $700m 'uncosted hole' in Budget
Greens claim $700m 'uncosted hole' in Budget
The government could face an unbudgeted hole of hundreds of millions of dollars in increased KiwiSaver contributions for public sector workers, the Green Party says.
One hurt in cattle truck crash
One hurt in cattle truck crash
One person has been transported to hospital after a cattle truck crash south of Timaru.
Lotto 2484
Lotto 2484
Results from Saturday night's Lotto draw.
Parents fight to keep teen daughter separated from older boyfriend
Parents fight to keep teen daughter separated from older boyfriend
Warning: This story contains details that may upset some readers. The Family Court intervened to separate a teenage girl from her older boyfriend.
Man charged with murdering three-year-old
Man charged with murdering three-year-old
A 45-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a three-year-old Northland girl.