Indecent act on Halloween lands man home detention
A night of trick or treating turned into a Halloween horror for two young teens when a man parked his car beside them and began indecently touching himself.
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Illegal gasfitter claims laws need to change
Illegal gasfitter claims laws need to change
An unregistered gasfitter caught installing hazardous systems and using homemade registration stickers on campervans has claimed it is the law, not his work, that is the problem.
Christchurch Hospital clinical director retires
Christchurch Hospital clinical director retires
After 42 years working at Christchurch Hospital, John O'Donnell says it still feels like he just started yesterday.
Wrong-way motorway driver seeks to quash convictions
Wrong-way motorway driver seeks to quash convictions
A judge was "literally holding my breath for other motorists" when he saw video footage of Kingi Karanga driving at speed the wrong way down two motorways.
Unexplained death in Wellington investigated
Unexplained death in Wellington investigated
Police are investigating the unexplained death of a person in Wellington.
'We hit a nerve': Te Pāti Māori leader on suspension
'We hit a nerve': Te Pāti Māori leader on suspension
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says the Privileges Committee process is not equipped to deal with the haka issue.
'Parent Boost' visa aims to bring families together
'Parent Boost' visa aims to bring families together
From September, parents will be able to access a multi-entry five-year visa - provided they meet specific requirements.
Govt knocks back Christchurch council's housing plan
Govt knocks back Christchurch council's housing plan
Christchurch's mayor Phil Mauger says the plans have been a huge undertaking and the result doesn't feel like the best outcome. But others are welcoming the certainty of the move.
Search resumes for Christchurch woman
Search resumes for Christchurch woman
A search has resumed for a missing woman in Christchurch, as police renew their call for anyone with information - "no matter how small" - to get in touch.
Police knew LynnMall terrorist was likely to commit attack
Police knew LynnMall terrorist was likely to commit attack
Police knew about the risk of Ahamed Samsudeen committing an attack before an immigration tribunal appeal hearing to determine his deportation, an inquest has heard.
All snow-hit highways open, but care urged
All snow-hit highways open, but care urged
All snow-hit state highways have reopened, including SH80 and 8 in the Mackenzie Country, but motorists should still plan ahead and check the roads before travel, NZTA advises.
Lightning diverts plane
Lightning diverts plane
Southland MP Joseph Mooney’s flight home yesterday was diverted back to Auckland after the plane was struck by lightning.
Pedestrian killed by truck
Pedestrian killed by truck
A person died after being hit by a truck in Peketā, near Kaikōura yesterday morning.
Child charged with arson after McDonald's fire
Child charged with arson after McDonald's fire
A 12-year-old has been arrested and charged with arson over the fire at a McDonald's restaurant in Auckland last month.
Pedestrian killed by truck near Kaikōura
Pedestrian killed by truck near Kaikōura
A person has died after being hit by a truck at Peketā, near Kaikōura this morning.
Cook Strait ferry sailings cancelled
Cook Strait ferry sailings cancelled
Cook Strait ferries are being cancelled this weekend due to forecast six-metre swells.
Widespread internet outages in North Island
Widespread internet outages in North Island
Widespread internet outages are being felt around the North Island, which telcos are blaming on a Chorus fault.
Man charged with murder of woman struck by ute
Man charged with murder of woman struck by ute
A man has been charged with murder after allegedly crashing his vehicle into a power pole that a 30-year-old woman was standing next to, killing her.
Search for missing woman called off
Search for missing woman called off
Police have called off the formal search for a 79-year-old Christchurch woman who has been missing in sub-zero temperatures.
Water cremation service opens in Chch
Water crematorium opens in Christchurch
New Zealand's first water crematorium is opening in Christchurch on Friday, giving people a new option for what happens to their body after they die.