One killed, several injured in crash west of Hamilton
One killed, several injured in crash west of Hamilton
One person has died following a crash west of Hamilton.
Couple get refund for Tesla that couldn't drive itself
Couple get refund for Tesla that couldn't drive itself
A couple has won a refund after their new Tesla failed to "drive like a robot" as the salesman promised it would.
Needy pet owners get helping hand
Needy pet owners get helping hand
The Big Hearts Project, sponsored by the Petstock Foundation and NZ Food Network, aims to support people struggling to feed their pets.
Boy steals car, crashes: police
Boy steals car, crashes: police
A 12-year-old boy was seriously injured after crashing an allegedly stolen vehicle into a parked car in Christchurch yesterday morning.
'Turned the corner': Orana Park working to restore reputation
'Turned the corner': Orana Park working to restore reputation
A Christchurch zoo found to have substandard animal welfare procedures has work to do to restore its damaged reputation, leaders say.
Life coach sentenced for 'king-hit' assault
Life coach sentenced for 'king-hit' assault
A judge has suggested a Taranaki life coach should have employed his conflict-resolution skills rather than punching a golf buddy in the head in what has been described as a "king-hit" type assault.
'He's been failed': Sister critical of police after Chch man's death
'He's been failed': Sister critical of police after Chch man's death
Police failings are partly to blame for difficulties in determining the final movements of a Christchurch man who lay dead in his bed for days, a coroner says.
Police investigate new complaint against former ACT president
Police investigate new complaint against former ACT president
Police are investigating a fresh complaint of sexual assault against former ACT Party president Tim Jago.
Hipkins labels Covid spending criticism 'Treasury spin'
Hipkins labels Covid spending criticism 'Treasury spin'
Labour leader Chris Hipkins is dismissing what he calls "Treasury spin" after its analysts said the last government overspent during the Covid-19 pandemic against official advice.
12yo seriously hurt after crashing stolen vehicle
12yo seriously hurt after crashing stolen vehicle
A 12-year-old boy was seriously injured after allegedly crashing a stolen vehicle into a parked car in Christchurch on Friday morning.
Human remains found at Bay of Plenty beach
Human remains found at Bay of Plenty beach
An investigation is under way after the discovery of human remains at a beach in Waihau Bay, in Ōpōtiki in the Bay of Plenty.
Boot camps hailed as success despite majority reoffending
Boot camps hailed as success despite majority reoffending
Seven of the 10 young men involved in the controversial military-style academy boot camp pilot reoffended, according to Oranga Tamariki.
Thousands giving up Medic Alert bracelets due to cost
Thousands giving up Medic Alert bracelets due to cost
The Medic Alert Foundation has started a petition calling for government funding to ensure all those who need a medic alert bracelet, can get one.
Man accused of killing police officer named
Man accused of killing Nelson police officer Lyn Fleming named
The man accused of killing Nelson police officer Lyn Fleming can now be named as 32-year-old Hayden Donald Jason Tasker.
Labour MPs gather, inch towards tax policy
Labour MPs gather, inch towards tax policy
Analysis: Labour MPs are gathering in Christchurch for a team 'away day', as the party inches closer to announcing its tax policy.
Kick to boy's head sounded like 'kicking a rugby ball'
Kick to boy's head sounded like 'kicking a rugby ball'
A teen kicked a boy in the head so hard it sounded like someone "kicking a rugby ball through goal posts".
'Mayhem': Power boat in near miss at Lyttelton
'Mayhem': Power boat in near miss at Lyttelton
Power boats continue to cause issues in Lyttelton Harbour with another near miss reported.
Shooting death by police 'preventable': Coroner
Shooting death by police 'preventable': Coroner
Police tactics in the fatal shooting of Shargin Stephens showed a disregard for the right to life, according to a scathing coroner's report.
Hour wait for ambulance after boy breaks leg
Hour wait for ambulance after boy breaks leg
A Christchurch mother is questioning if more medical support should be available at sports grounds after her 9-year-old son suffered two badly broken bones in his right leg.
Concerns raised over AI scribe tools for doctors
Concerns raised over AI scribe tools for doctors
Major concerns have been raised about the security of private patient information in New Zealand after new research found 40% of the doctors surveyed are using AI scribes to take patient notes.