Wellington mayor takes dip after sewage spill
Andrew Little says people can now get back in the water - but at their own risk.
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Child looking for food on floor, trial told
Child looking for food on floor, trial told
A child who, according to their mother, was unable to eat was allegedly seen searching for crumbs of food off the floor during a family gathering.
Van owner facing charges after crashing down bank
Van owner facing charges after crashing down bank
A man has been charged following a burglary in Christchurch that ended with a trailer detaching and the van crashing down a bank near Amberley, police say.
Bakery fined $200k after 'nightmare' incident
'Nightmare' as bakery worker's hand mangled
A Christchurch bakery has been fined $200,000 and ordered to pay $45,500 in reparations after a man’s finger and part of his thumb were amputated in a machine roller.
New rules regarding cycle lanes, e-scooters, buses proposed
New rules regarding cycle lanes, e-scooters, buses proposed
The government is proposing to make it legal to ride e-scooters in cycle lanes as part of a raft of changes meant to "fix the basics" in the New Zealand transport system.
Car speeds off after drive-by shooting in Christchurch
Car speeds off after drive-by shooting in Christchurch
Armed police swarmed a Christchurch street early today after gunshots were heard.
Man admits murdering woman on Auckland bus
Man admits murdering woman on Auckland bus
A man has admitted murdering a woman on an Auckland bus two years ago.
Health NZ, PSA agree deal after negotiations, strikes
Health NZ, PSA agree deal after negotiations, strikes
After months of negotiating and strike action, Health New Zealand and the union for allied health workers have reached a deal.
Care providers bring on extra staff after MediMap hack
Care providers bring on extra staff after MediMap hack
Care facilities have switched back to a paper-based system to manage medication, and are dishing it out by hand, while prescription portal MediMap is offline following a hack.
Two critically injured after car and train collide
Two critically injured after car and train collide
Two people are critically injured after the car they were in collided with a freight train near New Plymouth on Wednesday.
Southland stalker jailed for 17 years for 'violent, disgusting' murder
Southland stalker jailed for 17 years for 'violent, disgusting' murder
Nathan Boulter will spend at least 17 years behind bars for the brutal murder of Chantal McDonald at her Christchurch home in July last year after she ended a brief relationship with him.
Youth facing more psychological distress: report
Youth facing more psychological distress, finding it harder to get help: report
Young people are facing more psychological distress and finding it harder to get specialist help, a new report says.
Aussie cops charge NZer after extremist videos found on phone
Aussie cops charge NZer after extremist videos found on phone
Australian police say they have charged a New Zealand man found with videos of violent extremist material on his phone.
Measles cases linked to flight
Measles cases linked to flight
Two new cases of measles have been detected and both have been linked to international travel.
Govt optimistic of support for India free trade deal
Govt optimistic of support for India free trade deal
The Free Trade Agreement with India is better than almost every other trade agreement with India, says the trade minister, who is optimistic it will get the political support needed to ratify it.
Dog attack leaves cyclist with 'bone-deep' puncture wounds
Dog attack leaves cyclist with 'bone-deep' puncture wounds
A Taranaki cyclist is on crutches with several "bone deep" puncture wounds after a roaming dog latched onto her leg.
Canterbury Museum seeks $64m to cover budget blow-out
Canterbury Museum seeks $64m to cover budget blow-out
Canterbury Museum is pleading for councils and central government to stump up an extra $64 million for its cost-plagued redevelopment following another budget blow-out.
Wellington mayor says beach ban unsustainable
Wellington mayor says beach ban unsustainable
The Wellington mayor says the current blanket direction for people to stay off all south coast beaches is not sustainable when test results show little risk, and is hinting at a possible change of policy.
Alleged Christchurch fraudster arrested in Wales
Alleged Christchurch fraudster arrested in Wales
Alleged Christchurch fraudster Nicola Flint, who lied about having terminal cancer, has been arrested in Wales nearly two years after a warrant was issued in NZ.
New resources rolled out at schools after teachers bemoan delay
New resources rolled out at schools after teachers bemoan delay
The Education Minister has announced that new maths, English and science resources due to be in schools at the start of this year will now be rolled out.