Suspect reeled in after salmon statue vandalised
A 35-year-old man has been charged after the famous salmon statue next to State Highway 1 in Rakaia was defaced during an environmental protest.
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Legal expert sought out by govt slams 'abhorrent' climate law change
Legal expert sought out by govt slams 'abhorrent' climate law change
A legal expert who was consulted on the government's law change that would prevent companies from being sued over climate change has released his advice publicly, explaining his opposition to the proposal at the time.
Wrecked rickshaw brings birthday blues
'Just so upset': Wrecked rickshaw brings birthday blues
Jess Reid received an unwanted birthday present when her family’s treasured rickshaw was vandalised while parked up near a Christchurch beach.
Move-on orders: Call to exclude rough sleepers and beggars
Move-on orders: Call to exclude rough sleepers and beggars
Auckland councillors want begging and rough sleeping to be taken out of the government's proposed move-on orders for disorderly behaviour.
'Death by chicken' burger recalled
'Death by chicken' burger recalled
A "Death by Chicken" burger and Chicken Katsu Garden Salad sold by Pak 'N Save Rangiora in Canterbury have been recalled due to safety concerns.
81-year-old found 'extremely cold' but safe
81-year-old found 'extremely cold' but safe
An 81-year-old Christchurch woman reported missing on Saturday has been found "extremely cold" but safe.
Review launched into officer's involvement with Labour
Review launched into officer's involvement with Labour
A review will be carried out into Superintendent Rakesh Naidoo's engagement with the Labour Party, the Police Commissioner has announced.
Homeowners call for Ashburton builder to be barred
Homeowners call for Ashburton builder to be barred
People in Ashburton are calling for a builder to be barred from future work, saying they have lost tens of thousands of dollars on unfinished jobs.
Simeon Brown promises 'downward pressure' on power bills
Simeon Brown promises 'downward pressure' on power bills
The minister of energy says the government's scrapping a planned power bill levy because he made the call that households should not have to pay to secure the country's electricity supply.
Wellington state of emergency lifted
Wellington state of emergency lifted
A state of emergency for parts of Wellington has been lifted and people evacuated from their seafront homes can return "very soon", the city's mayor says.
Funding boost for mental health
Funding boost for mental health
The government is putting $100 million of Health NZ's frontline service funding into mental health support workers, training and inpatient beds.
Lawyer who smuggled contraband to notorious killer fails appeal
Lawyer who smuggled contraband to notorious killer fails appeal
Struck-off lawyer Davina Reid has failed to satisfy authorities that she is fit to practise law after a sustained campaign to clear her name.
Mother-of-five named as Christchurch crash victim
Mother-of-five named as Christchurch crash victim
A mother-of-five who died in a single-car crash in Christchurch has been named by police.
Shoplifter with sweet tooth 'stole $3000 worth of chocolate'
Shoplifter with sweet tooth 'stole $3000 worth of chocolate'
A thief with a sweet tooth has been charged with stealing hundreds of bars of chocolate worth thousands of dollars.
Uni's sexual assault investigation leaves academic 'sick to the stomach'
Uni's sexual assault investigation leaves academic 'sick to the stomach'
An investigation into sexual assault, bullying and harassment claims against a university professor left a colleague "sick to the stomach" over the alleged inadequacy of the process.
Labour reveals list for election
Labour reveals list for election
Labour has unveiled its list for the November election with 30 newcomers.
National pledge to double QEII trust funding
National pledge to double QEII trust funding
National has promised to double baseline funding for the Queen Elizabeth II National Trust charity to $8.5m if re-elected.
Person dies after fiery truck crash in Canterbury
Person dies after fiery truck crash in Canterbury
A person has died after a fiery serious crash involving two trucks on State Highway 1 in North Canterbury.
Concern growing for missing Christchurch woman
Concern growing for missing Christchurch woman
An appeal has been made for help to locate an 81-year-old Christchurch woman who has been missing for several days.
Evacuation order for Wellington coast residents
Evacuation order for Wellington coast residents
A mandatory evacuation order has been issued for waterfront properties on the Wellington south coast, ahead of huge forecast swells. A state of emergency has been declared in two areas.