Several Gull petrol stations have run dry for the second time in three days, as motorists worry about rising prices and supplies.

A man who was made redundant last year has been left perplexed when his employed partner was told she would need to attend a seminar on gaining employment.

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.

Extra demand on Gull's discount day has left some of its petrol stations running low on fuel.

Four people have now died after a crash between a car and a campervan on State Highway 1 south of Blenheim last month.

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.