Aussie farmers sue mining giant over alleged 'toxic trifecta'
A rural community group is taking a mining giant to court, alleging dust from Australia's biggest gold and copper operation has poisoned neighbouring farmland and waterways.
Pharmac urged to fund weight loss drug for teens
Pharmac urged to fund weight loss drug for teens
A paediatric specialist is urging New Zealand's drug funding agency to fund weight loss medication for teenagers.
Orana Park says goodbye to elderly lion family
Orana Park says goodbye to elderly lion family
Three lions have been euthanised due to poor health, a Christchurch zoo says.
Submerged catamaran close to Akaroa shore
Submerged catamaran close to Akaroa shore
New drone footage shows the stranded Black Cat Cruises catamaran submerged close to shore in a small rocky bay in Akaroa Harbour.
Henare stepping away from politics
Henare stepping away from politics
Peeni Henare didn't put his name forward to be Labour's candidate in the Tāmaki Makaurau seat before the deadline for nominations passed.
Dunedin affected as flights cancelled
Dunedin affected as Wellington flights cancelled
Fog is causing disruption at Wellington Airport, with more than 40 flights affected on Tuesday.
Clark calls for transparency over minerals talks
Clark calls for transparency over minerals talks
The government must be more transparent about any potential minerals deal with the United States, former Prime Minister Helen Clark says.
Labour and Greens united at Waitangi
Labour and Greens united at Waitangi
The leaders of Labour and the Green parties are appearing together at Waitangi in a show of unity which they hope will draw a contrast with sparring coalition partners.
Family arrives to farewell teen who died near dingoes
Family arrives to farewell teen who died near dingoes
The heartbroken parents of a teenager who was found dead surrounded by dingoes have arrived in Australia to visit the lonely beach where their daughter lost her life.
Son of Norway royal on trial for rape
Son of Norway royal on trial for rape
The son of Norway's crown princess is top stand trial on charges of rape, domestic violence, assault and drug possession, among other crimes, one of several cases that have shaken the monarchy.
More than 2000 reports made about Chch stench this year alone
More than 2000 reports made about Chch stench this year alone
The Canterbury Regional Council has received more than 2000 reports about a putrid stench from Christchurch's wastewater treatment plant since the start of the year.
Spain performs pioneering face transplant
Spain performs pioneering face transplant
A Spanish hospital says it has performed a facial transplant in which the donor, in a world first, had offered her face for donation before undergoing an assisted dying procedure.
Clintons to testify in Epstein investigation
Clintons to testify in Epstein investigation
Former US President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton, the 2016 Democratic presidential nominee, will testify in a congressional investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Rolleston crash victim named by police
Rolleston crash victim named by police
Police have named the man that died in a single-vehicle crash in Rolleston last month.
Woman pepper-sprayed, top ripped after giving 'thumbs down' to cop
Woman pepper-sprayed, top ripped after giving 'thumbs down' to cop
After a woman signalled the "thumbs down" at a police officer when driving past him, he pursued her and ripped her top as he tried to grab her, exposing her underwear, and then tried to enter her home.
Major changes to driver licensing scrap full test
Major changes to driver licensing scrap full test
A shake-up for the driver licensing system is on its way, with changes the government says will make it a lot cheaper for those looking to get their licence.
Fishtailing trailer hits ute and sends building materials flying
Fishtailing trailer hits ute and sends building materials flying
Police say it was ‘‘very lucky’’ no one was injured after a trailer swung into the side of a ute and flung building materials across a Dunedin motorway.
Two injured in Dunedin aggravated robbery - police
Two injured in Dunedin aggravated robbery - police
Police are investigating an alleged aggravated robbery in Dunedin which left two people injured.
Man found dead at shooting was stabbed - police
Man found dead at shooting was stabbed - police
A man found dead after a shooting in Waitārere Beach last month was actually stabbed, police say.
City sunrise
City sunrise
Intersection of George St and St Andrews St at 7am.