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Canterbury firm supplied hundreds of thousands of illegal mussels

A consignment of the green-lipped mussels. Photo: Supplied

Canterbury firm supplied hundreds of thousands of illegal mussels

A Canterbury aquaculture company that illegally supplied hundreds of thousands of live green-lipped mussels from a restricted area to an exporter has been fined $24,000.

Worker killed trying to help stranded vehicle on expressway

Worker killed trying to help stranded vehicle on expressway

A Fulton Hogan worker has died in a crash while helping with a stranded vehicle on the Waikato Expressway.

Police investigate pub 'assault' caught on video

An alleged assault on a patron at The Famous Grouse bar in Lincoln is now being investigated by police.

'Sneaky' bill: Profit over environment, Opposition says

'Sneaky' bill: Profit over environment, Opposition says

The Opposition warns legislation changes will open up 60% of the conservation estate to sale.

Seriously hurt cyclist freed from under car

Seriously hurt cyclist freed from under car

A cyclist has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after becoming trapped under a car.

Fears for safety of missing Christchurch girl

Police are concerned for the welfare of a young Christchurch girl who has been reported missing.

Rescuers told to hold off saving man, dogs in river

The stranded ute in the Waimakariri River. Photo: Supplied / Coastguard NZ

Rescuers told to hold off saving man, dogs in river

Rescuers were told to hold back from saving a man and his dogs on top of his ute in a flooded Canterbury river unless something "catastrophic" happened, an emergency call log shows.

Detained Kiwi transferred to tougher US state

Everlee Wihongi has been in US detention since the start of April. Photo: Supplied

Detained Kiwi transferred to tougher US state

Everlee Wihongi's lawyer believes she was taken from California to Arizona in the US because of a harsher view on immigration law.

Call for NZ to act now to deal with climate change

Call for NZ to act now to deal with climate change

Parts of the country will not be able to afford insurance within 10 years as more extreme weather events hit the country, the Climate Change Commission says.

'So much adversity, so much character': Judith Collins farewells Parliament

Retiring MP Judith Collins delivers her farewell speech to her Parliamentary colleagues.&nbsp...

'So much adversity, so much character': Judith Collins farewells Parliament

Outgoing National minister Judith Collins says "you don't get resilient unless you have to be", as she farewells Parliament.

Power prices jump by a third on Chatham Islands

Construction of the Chatham Islands' Port Durham wind farm. Photo: Supplied

'I don't how they'll survive': Power prices jump by a third on Chatham Islands

Power prices on the Chatham Islands are about to jump by a third because of high fuel prices.

Govt mulled phase-out before axing fees-free scheme

Tertiary Education Minister Penny Simmonds. Photo: RNZ

Govt mulled phase-out before axing fees-free scheme

The government considered phasing out the fees-free tertiary education scheme but decided it was too complicated, opting instead to axe it in one go.

Partners slip in poll, but coalition could still govern

National would bring 39 MPs into Parliament under the new poll results, with 15 MPs from NZ First...

Partners slip in poll, but coalition could still govern

National's partners Act and New Zealand First have taken a tumble in support in the latest poll, but the coalition bloc is still holding its lead.

Police swoop to rescue dog during court hearing

The dog was rescued after police asked the right questions in court. Photo: Police

Police swoop to rescue dog during court hearing

A recent court appearance in Christchurch prompted police to act quickly to check on the well-being of a small dog caught up in a family harm situation.

Kiwi ICE detainee shackled, deprived of food, family says

Everlee Wihongi was detained when re-entering the US on a Green Card a month ago. Photo: Supplied

Kiwi ICE detainee shackled, deprived of food, family says

The sister-in-law of a New Zealander held in ICE custody alleges she was shackled and not fed while being transferred to a different state.

'Call-up from the All Blacks': Member of public tackles man fleeing police

A Whangārei man has been praised for tackling a man who was fleeing police.

One trapped in three-car crash at intersection

A busy intersection in the Selwyn district has reopened after a person was trapped in a car following a serious crash on Tuesday morning.

Wellington tetraplegic conquers his Everest

Andrew Leslie is raising awareness about accessibility in the outdoors. Photo: RNZ

Wellington tetraplegic conquers his Everest

Andrew Leslie walked to the top of Wellington's Mt Kaukau 35 times in a year to raise awareness about accessibility in the outdoors.

Claims TVNZ's Sherman 'hounded' into resignation

Maiki Sherman at Parliament. Photo: Aotearoa Media Collective (file)

Claims TVNZ's Sherman 'hounded' into resignation

The TVNZ political editor resigned after scrutiny over comments she made during drinks in Finance Minister Nicola Willis' office a year ago.

'Like an explosion': Impact of car that hit officer described

It's a year since Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming died from injuries after being hit by a car in...

'Like an explosion': Impact of car that hit officer described

A policeman who was part of efforts to save Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming has told the Christchurch High Court the moment the car hit her was "like a landmine" exploding.

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