Fears for safety of missing Christchurch girl
Police are concerned for the welfare of a young Christchurch girl who has been reported missing.
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Rescuers told to hold off saving man, dogs in river
Rescuers told to hold off saving man, dogs in river
Rescuers were told to hold back from saving a man and his dogs on top of his ute in a flooded Canterbury river unless something "catastrophic" happened, an emergency call log shows.
Call for NZ to act now to deal with climate change
Call for NZ to act now to deal with climate change
Parts of the country will not be able to afford insurance within 10 years as more extreme weather events hit the country, the Climate Change Commission says.
'So much adversity, so much character': Judith Collins farewells Parliament
'So much adversity, so much character': Judith Collins farewells Parliament
Outgoing National minister Judith Collins says "you don't get resilient unless you have to be", as she farewells Parliament.
Power prices jump by a third on Chatham Islands
'I don't how they'll survive': Power prices jump by a third on Chatham Islands
Power prices on the Chatham Islands are about to jump by a third because of high fuel prices.
Govt mulled phase-out before axing fees-free scheme
Govt mulled phase-out before axing fees-free scheme
The government considered phasing out the fees-free tertiary education scheme but decided it was too complicated, opting instead to axe it in one go.
Partners slip in poll, but coalition could still govern
Partners slip in poll, but coalition could still govern
National's partners Act and New Zealand First have taken a tumble in support in the latest poll, but the coalition bloc is still holding its lead.
Police swoop to rescue dog during court hearing
Police swoop to rescue dog during court hearing
A recent court appearance in Christchurch prompted police to act quickly to check on the well-being of a small dog caught up in a family harm situation.
Kiwi ICE detainee shackled, deprived of food, family says
Kiwi ICE detainee shackled, deprived of food, family says
The sister-in-law of a New Zealander held in ICE custody alleges she was shackled and not fed while being transferred to a different state.
'Call-up from the All Blacks': Member of public tackles man fleeing police
'Call-up from the All Blacks': Member of public tackles man fleeing police
A Whangārei man has been praised for tackling a man who was fleeing police.
One trapped in three-car crash at intersection
One trapped in three-car crash at intersection
A busy intersection in the Selwyn district has reopened after a person was trapped in a car following a serious crash on Tuesday morning.
Wellington tetraplegic conquers his Everest
Wellington tetraplegic conquers his Everest
Andrew Leslie walked to the top of Wellington's Mt Kaukau 35 times in a year to raise awareness about accessibility in the outdoors.
Claims TVNZ's Sherman 'hounded' into resignation
Claims TVNZ's Sherman 'hounded' into resignation
The TVNZ political editor resigned after scrutiny over comments she made during drinks in Finance Minister Nicola Willis' office a year ago.
'Like an explosion': Impact of car that hit officer described
'Like an explosion': Impact of car that hit officer described
A policeman who was part of efforts to save Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming has told the Christchurch High Court the moment the car hit her was "like a landmine" exploding.
Man jailed for fatal dog attack sexually abused child
Man jailed for fatal dog attack sexually abused child
A man who once raped a teenage hitchhiker and more recently owned a pack of starving dogs that killed someone has now been convicted for sexually abusing a child.
Staff facing burnout over hospital conditions
'The job eats away at you': Hospital staff facing burnout over working conditions
Nurses at a Christchurch hospital say they're facing burnout and anxiety over working conditions, which include chronic understaffing, broken doors, faulty alarms and rat infestations.
Measles likely circulating in the community in Wellington
Measles likely circulating in the community in Wellington
Health New Zealand says it's likely that measles is circulating in the Wellington community.
Vendor takes 'little hit' on burnt-out Christchurch house
Vendor takes 'little hit' on burnt-out Christchurch house
A trader who paid $368,000 for a junk-filled Christchurch home last year has taken a loss, selling the same property for $8000 less at auction.
Navy officer allegedly threatened to kill interpreter
Navy officer allegedly threatened to kill interpreter
A navy officer charged with threatening to kill an interpreter in Afghanistan has pleaded not guilty.
Discussions to bring Kiwi home from hantavirus-hit ship
Discussions to bring Kiwi home from hantavirus-hit ship
Discussions are ongoing with international partners on options to repatriate a New Zealander aboard a Dutch-flagged luxury cruise ship hit by a deadly strain of hantavirus.