Timaru brings best-tasting tap water title back south
A Canterbury town's water supply has been judged the best-tasting tap water in New Zealand at the 2025 IXOM National Water Taste Test competition.
'Serious injuries' in Canterbury crash
'Serious injuries' in Canterbury crash
Emergency services have been called to a serious crash involving three vehicles in Canterbury.
Man jailed for 19 years after murder guilty plea
Man jailed for 19 years after murder guilty plea
The man who admitted to murdering an Ellerslie couple has been sentenced to at least 19 years in prison in the High Court at Auckland on Friday.
ACC chair Tracey Batten resigns
ACC chair Tracey Batten resigns
The chair of the Accident Compensation Corporation has resigned.
Woman drowned in spa pool after night of drinking
Christchurch woman's death accidental, drowned in spa pool: coroner
A Christchurch woman accidentally drowned in her spa pool after returning home from a night of drinking at a Christmas party, a coroner has found.
Eye surgeon barred from entering Canterbury
Eye surgeon to be released from prison, unable to enter Canterbury
A Christchurch eye surgeon who was sent to prison for attempting to kill his landlord will be banned from entering the Canterbury region after he is released next month.
Christchurch man believed killed trying to save wounded soldiers in Ukraine
Christchurch man believed killed trying to save wounded soldiers in Ukraine
A Christchurch man who died in Ukraine while helping the country's war efforts had earlier said he was living the dream.
Seymour vows straight talk, Peters fires up campaign
Seymour vows straight talk, Peters fires up campaign
David Seymour has vowed to keep speaking freely as he takes over as deputy prime minister.
Housing confidence hits 14-year high: survey
Housing confidence hits 14-year high: survey
Housing confidence is at its highest level in 14 years according to an ASB survey.
No work yet on National's nurse scheme: Health Ministry
No work yet on National's nurse scheme: Health Ministry
No work has been done on the nurse bonding and relocation schemes National campaigned on in the election, the Health Ministry has confirmed.
Some parents could be prosecuted over truancy
Some parents could be prosecuted over truancy
Parents who repeatedly refuse to send their children to school are more likely to be prosecuted as the government cracks down on truancy.
Power cuts after possible tornado rips through Hamilton
Power cuts after possible tornado rips through Hamilton
Emergency services and council staff are helping with the clean after a possible tornado ripped through suburbs in Hamilton.
Immigration Minister regrets email ‘spam’ remarks
Immigration Minister regrets email ‘spam’ remarks
Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says she regrets remarks made in Parliament recently, where she likened unsolicited emails from Indians to "spam".
Reports New Zealander killed in Ukraine
Reports New Zealander killed in Ukraine
Foreign affairs officials are urgently seeking information about reports of a New Zealander killed in war-torn Ukraine.
School cashes in on buttery bullion
School cashes in on buttery bullion
A primary school in Canterbury has turned to the buttery bullion instead of fundraising favourites like chocolate or cookies.
Millionaire couple no-shows at helipad hearing
Millionaire couple no-shows at helipad hearing
Multi-millionaire couple Anna Mowbray and Ali Williams have not taken up the chance to personally convince a hearing they should be granted a suburban helipad.
One critical after 'extremely violent' assault
One critical after 'extremely violent' assault in Auckland
A person is in critical condition after an "extremely violent" assault in South Auckland overnight.
Govt outlines sweeping changes to RMA rules
Govt outlines sweeping changes to RMA rules
Sweeping changes to the rules governing councils' oversight of everything from housing, to mining, to agriculture under the RMA are being released to the public for feedback.
Teen's meaty shoplifting haul 'totalled thousands'
Teen's meaty shoplifting haul 'totalled thousands'
Police say a teenage thief had shoplifted thousands of dollars worth of groceries before they tracked him down in Auckland last week.
Budget health boost 'half of what govt claimed'
Budget health boost 'half of what govt claimed'
A leading health systems expert is questioning the Government's claim of "record investment" in the public system, saying the real increase to the health budget this year is half of what the government claims.