Streets cordoned off as gunshots heard
Police have cordoned off streets in Hamilton and the entrance to a hotel has been taped off after reports of gunfire.A motel staff member inside the cordon says they heard gunshots about 10am on...
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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.
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.
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.
'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.
Rolleston crash victim named by police
Rolleston crash victim named by police
Police have named the man that died in a single-vehicle crash in Rolleston last month.
Man found dead at shooting was stabbed - police
Man found dead at shooting was stabbed - police
A man found dead after a shooting in Waitārere Beach last month was actually stabbed, police say.
Opposition parties slam govt's 'secret' talks with US
Opposition parties slam govt's 'secret' talks with US
Opposition parties are criticising the coalition for having "secret" talks with the United States about the supply of rare and critical minerals.
'Baffling': Canterbury town red-listed by major insurer
'Baffling': Canterbury town red-listed by major insurer
A major insurer that put a halt to new home insurance policies in Westport has also stopped issuing them in a second town, in North Canterbury.
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Toyota Aqua again country’s most-stolen vehicle
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Toyota Aqua again country’s most-stolen vehicle
If you own a Toyota Aqua or a Suzuki Swift in the southern regions, chances are high, it will get stolen this year.