Serious crash closes SH1 in Marlborough
State Highway 1 is closed just outside Blenheim following a serious crash this morning.
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Police given new powers to 'move on' beggars, rough sleepers
Police given new powers to 'move on' beggars, rough sleepers
The government has confirmed it will give police the power to issue move-on orders - not just in Auckland, but all town centres across the country.
Uni ordered to repay $8000 in fees to student who failed course
Uni ordered to repay $8000 in fees to student who failed course
An aspiring doctoral student who failed a paper required for her course has won an order for the university to pay her back the $8000 she spent on fees.
NZ man in Australia deported after multiple offences
NZ man in Australia deported after multiple offences
A New Zealand citizen who avoided deportation from Australia six years ago is being kicked out after ignoring a warning about his immigration status, and committing crimes.
Work-related concussions rise 80% among Oranga Tamariki staff
Work-related concussions rise 80% among Oranga Tamariki staff
The professional body for social workers says a surge in diagnosed work related concussions at Oranga Tamariki is deeply concerning.
Southland neurology patient sees specialist faster as tourist than back home
Southland neurology patient sees specialist faster as tourist than back home
As neurology patients here face long wait times to see a specialist, one Southland woman got a same-day appointment as a tourist in France, then faced a four-month wait back home.
More than half of police force considering quitting: survey
More than half of police force considering quitting: survey
Police bosses say a survey showing almost 60 percent of officers have considered quitting in the last year is not a pressure point that can be used in pay negotiations.
Notorious child sex offender to be monitored for another 10 years
Notorious child sex offender to be monitored for another 10 years
One of NZ’s worst sex offenders, who is living on the grounds of Christchurch Men’s Prison, remains a high risk and will again be subject to extended supervision.
Three injured in Christchurch dog attack
Three injured in Christchurch dog attack
Emergency services are at an address in the Christchurch suburb of Bryndwr, where a number of people have been hurt after being attacked by dogs.
Crash closes highway near Arthur's Pass
Crash closes highway near Arthur's Pass
A key South Island highway is closed following a serious crash involving a car and a motorcycle this afternoon.
Blaze tears through Auckland high school during firefighters strike
Blaze tears through Auckland high school during firefighters strike
A large fire raged through the sports pavilion at an Auckland high school at a time when firefighters were taking industrial action today.
UK passports: Call for grace period
UK passports: Call for grace period
Lobby groups are calling on the British govt to urgently delay the deadline for dual nationals to get UK passports.
Flood clean-up response frustrates residents
Flood clean-up response frustrates residents
Community-led clean-ups are continuing in flood-damaged Banks Peninsula, but nagging frustration remains over the response from Christchurch City Council.
Donations pour in for family of boy hit by car
Donations pour in for family of boy hit by car
Donations, including money, groceries and "heaps of vouchers", have been pouring in for the family of Canterbury 10-year-old Alex Bennett.
Home sweet home: Living with the rats and rubbish
Home sweet home: Living with the rats and rubbish
An abandoned property in central Christchurch, plagued by squatters, rubbish and rats, has sparked many complaints.
'Disgusting': Sewage spray covering residents' houses
'Disgusting': Sewage spray covering residents' houses
A film of toxic poo spray has coated homes around Wellington's south coast after nearly a billion litres of raw sewerage have been dumped in the marine reserve.
Opposition mocks English language bill
Opposition mocks English language bill
Parliament's last order of the week was to debate something the minister in charge of the bill has admitted is not really a priority.
Trio arrested after suspected gang clash
Trio arrested after suspected gang clash
Police have arrested three men after a serious incident in Christchurch that left four people injured, one critically.
22 assessed after Levin chemical incident
22 assessed after Levin chemical incident
The number of patients being treated at an industrial site in Levin has risen to 22.
Former Gloriavale leader appeals 'excessive' jail sentence
Former Gloriavale leader appeals 'excessive' jail sentence
The lawyer for convicted sex offender and former Gloriavale leader Howard Temple claims jailing the 85-year-old was excessive.