Flood-hit residents ask why lake wasn't opened to sea
Little River residents are questioning why Christchurch City Council again waited until the settlement was flooded before opening a nearby lake to the ocean.
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SPCA says funding for desexing dogs needed
SPCA says funding for desexing dogs needed
The SPCA is calling for an overhaul of dog control laws and for the government to reinstate funding for the desexing of menacing and roaming dogs.
One critical after suspected gang incident
One critical after suspected gang incident
Four people have been injured following a suspected gang-related incident in Christchurch last night.
Govt scraps plans for referendum on four-year term
Govt scraps plans for referendum on four-year term
The government has scrapped plans for a referendum on a four-year Parliamentary term.
Lotto 2026
Lotto 2026
Results from last night's Lotto draw.
Second priest at Christchurch school accused of sex abuse
Second priest at Christchurch school accused of sex abuse
A second priest who worked at St Bede's College in Christchurch was accused of sexual abuse by three complainants over three decades, it can be revealed.
Appeal date set for ex-guard convicted of murder
Appeal date set for ex-guard convicted of murder
A former prison guard who murdered his childhood friend will have his appeal against conviction and sentence heard later this year.
Pharmac looking to fund leukaemia drugs
Pharmac looking to fund leukaemia drugs
New medicines for people with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia in New Zealand could be on the way.
Animal Control at property on day before fatal dog attack
Animal Control at property on day before fatal dog attack
The Northland property where a woman was mauled to death by dogs had been visited by Animal Control officers four times, including the day before the attack.
Foo Fighters first gig for Christchurch stadium
Foo Fighters first gig for Christchurch stadium
The Foo Fighters are the first international band booked to play at Christchurch’s new stadium.
Hipkins accuses Peters of 'pure racism'
Hipkins accuses Peters of 'pure racism', slams 'ugly side' of politics
NZ First leader Winston Peters has been accused of "pure racism" in Parliament by Labour leader Chris Hipkins.
'Absolutely devastated': Community mourns woman killed by dogs in Northland
'Absolutely devastated': Community mourns woman killed by dogs in Northland
Police have identified the woman killed by dogs north of Dargaville in Northland yesterday.
Mother on trial over alleged ‘medical child abuse'
Mother on trial over alleged ‘medical child abuse'
A mother accused of medically abusing her child "wanted to be seen as the medical mother of a sick child", the Crown has alleged.
'Homicidal dogs': Jones wants tough jail terms for owners
'Homicidal dogs': Jones wants tough jail terms for owners
"There's been so many complaints about them in the last year - the council know and haven't done anything", a resident says.
Govt mulls toll for Auckland Harbour Bridge
Govt mulls toll for Auckland Harbour Bridge
The government is seeking advice on whether to bring in a toll on the existing Auckland Harbour Bridge, to help pay for a second Waitematā Harbour crossing.
Akaroa to remain cut off overnight due to flooding, slips
Akaroa to remain cut off overnight due to flooding, slips
The town of Akaroa on Banks Peninsula will remain cut off overnight, with State Highway 75 closed because of flooding and slips.
Multiple complaints about dogs before woman mauled to death
Multiple complaints about dogs before woman mauled to death
A local says there have been multiple complaints about dogs roaming in the area and chasing people before the death of a woman in Kaihu, Northland today.
First infrastructure plan for country revealed
First infrastructure plan for country revealed
The report discusses "formidable challenges" to NZ's roads, water pipes, power lines, hospitals, schools and courts.
Wairarapa settlements cut off
Wairarapa settlements cut off
A washout at a single lane bridge has cut off several settlements in southern Wairarapa, including Lake Ferry and Cape Palliser.
IT issues continue to plague Southern hospitals
IT issues continue to plague Southern hospitals
Doctors and nurses at South Island hospitals have been struggling with clinical documents not being displayed or not being saved.