One serious after Christchurch crash
Two people were taken to hospital, one in a serious condition, after a crash in Christchurch last night.
Threatening behaviour at 'slum-like' beach camp
Threatening behaviour at 'slum-like' beach camp
A Christchurch resident says he had ''a culture shock'' during a recent visit to a Canterbury beach, where he witnessed what he described as ''a ramshackle slum-like camp''.
Education minister a no-show at teachers' conference
Education minister a no-show at teachers' conference
When the Post-Primary Teachers' Association marked the roll at its annual conference in Christchurch on Tuesday, there was a notable absentee - Minister of Education Erica Stanford.
Peters' office clarifies 'undiplomatic' comment
Peters' office clarifies 'undiplomatic' comment
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says he's heard the US position Palestine, but it would be "wise" if he kept his opinion on it to himself.
New home for grieving family after Cyclone Gabrielle
New home for grieving family after Cyclone Gabrielle
More than two years after Cyclone Gabrielle, and a flood that destroyed their Eskdale house and drowned two-year-old Ivy, the Collins family is moving home.
Man jailed for role in 50kg meth scheme
Man jailed for role in 50kg meth scheme
A man facing financial difficulties expected a $100,000 payday when he agreed to help import nearly 50kg of methamphetamine.
Cancer patients dying waiting for treatment: specialist
Cancer patients dying waiting for treatment: specialist
Blood cancer patients waiting for stem cell transplants are being given extra rounds of chemotherapy and some are dying when that no longer works, a specialist says.
Outward Bound breaks barriers with 60-plus course
Outward Bound breaks barriers with 60-plus course
Outward Bound is pushing the age boundary, with a new course aimed at those 60-plus.
Man arrested in alleged $68k credit card fraud
Man arrested in alleged $68k credit card fraud
Police have arrested a man in connection with more than 40 fraud-related offences totalling more than $68,000.
More victims of child sex offender come forward
More victims of child sex offender come forward
A convicted child sex offender currently serving a 12-year prison term has had another 10 years added to his sentence after two more victims came forward.
Real estate franchisees accused of price fixing
Real estate franchisees accused of price fixing
The Commerce Commission is accusing several Christchurch Harcourts real estate franchisees of price-fixing.
'Code Brown': Striking doctors hit back at Health Minister
'Code Brown': Striking doctors hit back at Health Minister
Senior doctors picketing outside Health Minister Simeon Brown's electorate office have covered a message in the Minister's window with placards.
Mother found guilty in suitcase murder trial
Mother found guilty in suitcase murder trial
A mother accused of murdering her two children and hiding their bodies in suitcases has been found guilty.
HNZ to re-check staff working with children
HNZ to re-check staff working with children
Health New Zealand is re-checking the credentials of staff who work with children across the country, after a whistle-blower went to the Ombudsman.
Defence closes, jury to deliberate in Loafers Lodge trial
Defence closes, jury to deliberate in Loafers Lodge trial
Lawyers have delivered their final arguments in the Loafers Lodge murder trial, and the jury will begin deliberating their verdict on Wednesday morning.
Police hope gear will help identify dead Christchurch man
Police hope gear will help identify dead Christchurch man
Police have released images of a backpack and other gear found with the body of an unidentified man in Christchurch on Friday.
Minor changes to 'granny flat' legislation
Minor changes to 'granny flat' legislation
A select committee report has called for minor amendments to the govt's legislation allowing small homes like granny flats to be built without a consent.
Lifesaving surgeries delayed after Chch ICU beds reduced
Lifesaving surgeries delayed after Chch ICU beds reduced
Christchurch cardiac patients awaiting lifesaving operations are having their surgery delayed, sometimes several times, due to a lack of intensive care unit beds in the city.
Unlicensed dentist treated 500 patients
Unlicensed dentist treated 500 patients
A man treated by an imposter dentist described his encounters as “bizarre and unusual,” saying he questioned whether the person drilling his teeth knew what he was doing.
'Concerning increase' in NDAs around education changes
'Concerning increase' in NDAs around education changes
The Principals Federation and the primary and secondary teachers' unions say non-disclosure agreements are creating unnecessary secrecy around crucial education changes.