Wellington beaches closed after wastewater plant floods
Untreated water has been spewing into the sea after a shutdown of the Moa Point plant - and there's no quick-fix, says Wellington Water's CEO.
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PM rejects claim govt anti-Treaty
PM rejects claim govt anti-Treaty
Labour's Chris Hipkins says the govt is anti-Treaty and therefore anti-Māori, but Prime Minister Christopher Luxon argues iwi leaders have worked to find "common ground".
Man shot by police after allegedly brandishing shotgun
Man shot by police after allegedly brandishing shotgun
A man is in a critical condition after being shot by police in Hamilton.
Firefighters abused by drivers over road closure
Firefighters abused by drivers over road closure
A Christchurch fire brigade is appealing to the public to have patience after its volunteers copped abuse from motorists angry about being asked to take a 15-20 minute detour due to a rockfall.
Child hit by car in Canterbury town dies
Child hit by car in Canterbury town dies
A child has died following a serious crash in a small rural town Canterbury's Selwyn District.
Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa admits another attack
Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa admits another attack
Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa has admitted to sexually attacking another woman.
Search for missing Christchurch mum stalls
Search for missing Christchurch mum stalls
The nationwide police search for a 39-year-old Christchurch mum who was last seen in Burwood in August has hit a wall.
Motorcyclist killed in crash near Hanmer Springs named
Motorcyclist killed in crash near Hanmer Springs named
Police have released the name of the man who died in a motorcycle crash near Hanmer Springs last week.
Shock as killer ducks feast on Bird of the Century chicks
Shock as killer ducks feast on Bird of the Century chicks
Conservation workers were horrified to see graphic photos of pūteketeke chicks being hunted and eaten alive by mallard ducks.
'People are angry': Sewage stench meeting gets heated
'People are angry': Sewage stench meeting gets heated
A Christchurch woman says she walked out in anger from a community meeting last night about a putrid-smelling sewage plant.
Police seek help to find stolen Olympic gold medal
Police seek help to find stolen Olympic gold medal
Police have made a public appeal for information about the theft of an Olympic gold medal in Christchurch.
Major home insurer refuses new policies in Blenheim
Major home insurer refuses new policies in Blenheim
Blenheim residents say AA Insurance has stopped offering new home insurance policies in their town, following similar decisions in Westport and parts of greater Christchurch.
Submerged catamaran close to Akaroa shore
Submerged catamaran close to Akaroa shore
New drone footage shows the stranded Black Cat Cruises catamaran submerged close to shore in a small rocky bay in Akaroa Harbour.
Major changes to driver licensing scrap full test
Major changes to driver licensing scrap full test
A shake-up for the driver licensing system is on its way, with changes the government says will make it a lot cheaper for those looking to get their licence.
Labour and Greens united at Waitangi
Labour and Greens united at Waitangi
The leaders of Labour and the Green parties are appearing together at Waitangi in a show of unity which they hope will draw a contrast with sparring coalition partners.
Pharmac urged to fund weight loss drug for teens
Pharmac urged to fund weight loss drug for teens
A paediatric specialist is urging New Zealand's drug funding agency to fund weight loss medication for teenagers.
Woman pepper-sprayed, top ripped after giving 'thumbs down' to cop
Woman pepper-sprayed, top ripped after giving 'thumbs down' to cop
After a woman signalled the "thumbs down" at a police officer when driving past him, he pursued her and ripped her top as he tried to grab her, exposing her underwear, and then tried to enter her home.
Orana Park says goodbye to elderly lion family
Orana Park says goodbye to elderly lion family
Three lions have been euthanised due to poor health, a Christchurch zoo says.
More than 2000 reports made about Chch stench this year alone
More than 2000 reports made about Chch stench this year alone
The Canterbury Regional Council has received more than 2000 reports about a putrid stench from Christchurch's wastewater treatment plant since the start of the year.
Henare stepping away from politics
Henare stepping away from politics
Peeni Henare didn't put his name forward to be Labour's candidate in the Tāmaki Makaurau seat before the deadline for nominations passed.