Migrant who bought sex services from 13yo fights to stay in NZ
A migrant worker who arranged for sex services through an online escort site with a girl he believed was 19, but who was actually 13, has been ordered to leave NZ.
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Canterbury farmer 'Clever Dave' died changing tractor tyre
Canterbury farmer 'Clever Dave' died changing tractor tyre
Farmer David Fairclough regularly changed his own tractor tyres. So when one was flat earlier this year, "Clever Dave" as he was known to friends and family, got to work.
Fuel stocks remain within expectations, MBIE says
Fuel stocks remain within expectations, MBIE says
New Zealand's fuel stocks have dipped slightly, latest data shows, while the first shipment of diesel to be stored at the refurbished Marsden Point tanks is on its way.
Kāinga Ora tenant evicted after antisocial behaviour posted to social media
Kāinga Ora tenant evicted after antisocial behaviour posted to social media
Jasmine Hanham filmed herself harassing her neighbours and then posted it to social media platform TikTok.
'Absolutely gutting': Five killed in overnight crashes
'Absolutely gutting': Five killed in overnight crashes
Five people were killed in road accidents overnight but a man reported missing after a triple-fatal crash in the North Island has been located by police.
Karla Cardno's killer likely to live unrecognised after release
Karla Cardno's killer likely to live unrecognised after release
If the man who has spent more than 35 years in jail for one of New Zealand's most notorious crimes is released from prison he will likely live unrecognised, according to a new ruling from the Parole Board.
Top of South Island urged to prepare for flooding
Top of South Island urged to prepare for flooding
MetService is urging those in Golden Bay, Nelson, and the entire Northland region to prepare for potential flooding.
PM's office rules out change to nuclear-free status
PM's office rules out change to nuclear-free status
The Prime Minister's office is ruling out any changes to the country's nuclear-free status, saying the policy has not changed, and it will not.
Athletes, artists and academics recognised in King's Birthday Honours
Athletes, artists and academics recognised in King's Birthday Honours
One-hundred and seventy-eight New Zealanders have been awarded for their services to Aotearoa in the King's Birthday Honours list including athletes, educators and former police officers.
TranzAlpine stuck in tunnel for an hour
TranzAlpine stuck in tunnel for an hour
The scenic train carrying more than 100 passengers got stuck in a South Island tunnel for about an hour.
Parts of South Is brace for possible flooding
Parts of South Is brace for possible flooding
MetService is warning of possible flooding and slips, with heavy rain set to hit the South Island. People travelling this long weekend are urged to take care on roads.
'Gutted': No funding for prostate cancer screening
'Gutted': No funding for prostate cancer screening
The foundation asked for $6.4m over four years in Budget 2026 to fund two regional pilots for early detection screening for prostate cancer.
More looking to stop vaping, says helpline
More looking to stop vaping, says helpline
More people are looking for help to give up vaping, including some who have never smoked before, according to a health support service.
Report critical of LINZ health and safety
Report critical of LINZ health and safety
The handling of "critical risks" to Land Information staff venturing into remote areas has been given the lowest possible ranking for health and safety.
O'Connor talks trade and Waitaki candidacy
O'Connor talks trade and Waitaki candidacy
The ODT has a new weekly on-line feature, Election 2026 - a feature interview with a politician about the issues of the day.
Willis negotiating tricky Budget path
Willis negotiating tricky Budget path
Finance Minister Nicola Willis’ third Budget has been drafted during troubled economic times. She talks to ODT political editor Mike Houlahan about the challenges.
Govt says AI will help modernise welfare system
Govt says AI will help modernise welfare system
The government says a new law allowing the Ministry of Social Development to use AI to make benefit decisions will modernise NZ's welfare system.
Purpose of English Language Bill questioned
Purpose of English Language Bill questioned
A researcher and linguist based at Otago University says the govt's push to make English an official language raises a question of "what exactly is English being protected from?".
Boy's death after leaving school van investigated
Boy's death after leaving school van investigated
WorkSafe is making inquiries following the death of a child after leaving a school van earlier this week.
Quake rattles Seddon
Quake rattles Seddon
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake has struck 15km east of the Marlborough town of Seddon.