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Neighbours thrilled as rat-infested 'full-on dump' finally cleared

Residents living near the Bordesley St property in Phillipstown have been complaining about the...

Neighbours thrilled as rat-infested 'full-on dump' finally cleared

Residents of a Christchurch street are celebrating after a rubbish-plagued, rat infested eyesore property was finally cleaned up.

21-year-old pleads guilty over crash that killed cyclist

21-year-old pleads guilty over crash that killed cyclist

A Christchurch man has admitted causing the death of a cyclist who succumbed to injuries after a crash in Sumner earlier this year.

'Irreplaceable' family heirloom taken during store break-in

Earth Sea Sky co-owner Jane Ellis is devastated after her family's heirloom anorak was stolen on...

'Irreplaceable' family heirloom taken during store break-in

A Christchurch business is missing $50,000 of clothing and an "irreplaceable" piece of family history after an early-morning burglary at their Addington clothing shop.

Rising beef prices spark rise of mixed mince

A Foodstuffs spokesperson said pork trim is currently cheaper than beef. Photo: Ke-Xin Li/RNZ

Rising beef prices spark rise of mixed mince

The mix of two minces is picking up in popularity as customers look for alternatives to pricey beef.

Bouncers accused of Canterbury pub assault

The incident was captured on camera. Photo: Supplied

Bouncers accused of Canterbury pub assault

Two bouncers have been charged in relation to an alleged assault filmed outside a Canterbury hotel earlier this year.

From homelessness to hopelessness

Caitlin McDonald captured everything from pretty pink lights to "camping like childhood" in...

From homelessness to hopelessness

Tormented by transience, Caitlin McDonald's life was fragile and fleeting. She told her own story in hundreds of videos filmed on her phone.

Poll shows most don't want super age changed

Opposition to increasing the pension age from 65 to 67 was consistent across most party...

Poll shows most don't want super age changed

National will face an uphill battle convincing people to lift the superannuation age, with most voters opposed to the idea, according to a new poll.

Better pass rates if working while studying: report

Better pass rates if working while studying: report

An Education Ministry report shows more tertiary students than ever have been working while studying - and most had better pass rates than those who didn't work at all.

Seymour suggests smartphone ban for under-16s

Seymour suggests smartphone ban for under-16s

Act leader David Seymour has suggested smartphones could be banned for under-16-year-olds.

Missing woman entered sea and didn't come back, police believe

Natalie was last seen leaving her home in Pōhara in Golden Bay on Monday, July 6. Photo: Supplied...

Missing woman entered sea and didn't come back, police believe

There's evidence a missing Golden Bay woman entered the sea and did not make it back to land, police say.

Some shoplifters blaming cost of living: police

Some shoplifters blaming cost of living: police

The head of a specialist Christchurch crime unit says some first-time shop lifters are blaming the cost of living for their crimes.

SH1 south of Kaikōura reopens after flood damage

SH1 south of Kaikōura has reopened after the road was badly eroded in severe flooding. However, care is needed and motorists should expect some congestion and delays.

Review after concerns over officer's handling of cases

Detective Inspector Kevan Verry. Photo: Screenshot via RNZ

Review after concerns over officer's handling of cases

Police will review their systems used to manage child protection and sexual assault cases after concerns relating to a senior officer's handling of more than 50 cases, RNZ can reveal.

H5 bird flu confirmed in NZ - what now?

A Great skua (Stercorarius skua) that succumbed to bird flu in the Shetland Islands, Scotland....

H5N1 strain of bird flu confirmed in NZ. What now?

The H5N1 strain of bird flu that has been affecting countries around the world has arrived in New Zealand.

NZ 'as prepared as we can be' for bird flu

H5 bird flu case confirmed in New Zealand

The Biosecurity Minister says New Zealand is "as prepared as we can possibly be" to deal with bird flu, after a case of the H5 strain was confirmed today.

Hipkins insists Labour hasn't lost momentum

Chris Hipkins insists Labour hasn't lost its momentum, despite dropping in support since January.

Mayor defends post urging visitors to stay away from Tekapo

Lake Tekapo saw significant snowfall over the long Matariki weekend. Photo: Tekapo Tourism Ltd

Mayor defends post urging visitors to stay away from Tekapo

Mackenzie's mayor is standing by a social media post urging visitors to reconsider visiting Tekapo over the long and snowy Matariki weekend.

Call for change in focus on healthcare decisions

Call for change in focus on healthcare decisions

A prominent Christchurch doctor says decisions about public healthcare should be made in the communities they serve.

Pledge to take some building consents off councils

National's spokesperson for building and construction Chris Penk says building has been slower...

Pledge to take some building consents off councils

National says it will eliminate the need for local councils to sign off certain building work if re-elected in November.

Bird flu: 'Inevitable it will get here'

Bird flu: 'Inevitable it will get here'

It is inevitable bird flu will come to New Zealand, given its presence in Australia, the biosecurity minister says.

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