GPS trackers help find stolen e-scooter and bike
GPS trackers help find stolen e-scooter and bike
A Wellington bike shop owner has recovered more than $10,000 worth of goods by using GPS trackers in his bikes.
Thousands sign breast cancer drug petition
Thousands sign breast cancer drug petition
A petition asking for cancer drug Keytruda to be funded for early-stage breast cancer has received more than 17,000 signatures.
Jones denies 'knee pads' remark was sexual reference
Jones denies 'knee pads' remark was sexual reference
NZ First deputy Shane Jones says his "knee pads" jibe was a "harmless and innocuous expression" that could have meant anything from gardening to volleyball.
US slaps new 50% tariffs on Canadian products
US slaps new 50% tariffs on Canadian products
Canadian products targeted by the US include wine, hockey sticks, cement, dairy, swimming pools and wigs.
Words from a visitor to the region
Words from a visitor to the region
My daughter recently visited from Hastings, and left me with these words and images. Goes a long way to remind us how lucky we are! ( and we'll worth publishing...)Day 22/22 down South:I didn't want...
Sutton Salt Lake
Sutton Salt Lake
The lake 19 July 2026. Lots of water.
Mini defibrillator to make treatment more accessible
Mini defibrillator to make treatment more accessible
A new defibrillator the size of a mobile phone has been launched by Hato Hone St John, which it says will make life-saving treatment more accessible.
Govt receives inquiry into Tom Phillips case
Govt receives inquiry into Tom Phillips case
The government has received the final report of the inquiry into the handling of the Tom Phillips case - but the Attorney-General says it'll be a few weeks before it's made public.
'Absolute bull****': Labour MP blasts govt over 'evil' voting changes
'Absolute bull****': Labour MP blasts govt over 'evil' voting changes
Labour is putting extra effort into ensuring people are enrolled to vote this election, with one of its MPs accusing the coalition of having an "evil agenda" to disallow its opponents' ballots.
Experts fear bill could still put conservation land at risk
Experts fear bill could still put conservation land at risk
An ecologist is concerned the government's Conservation Amendment Bill puts the country's national parks at risk of being developed for financial gain.
Pilot escapes after light plane crash in Canterbury
Pilot escapes after light plane crash in Canterbury
A light plane has crashed in rural Canterbury, but the pilot has escaped unhurt.
More owners taking dogs on retail runs
More owners taking dogs on retail runs
Christchurch has one of the highest rates of dog ownership in the country, and more and more people are taking their four-legged companions on retail runs.
Hipkins urges National to pass consent law changes
Hipkins urges National to pass consent law changes
Chris Hipkins is urging the government to get on with changes aimed at clarifying the law around sexual consent, rather than making it a campaign issue.
Aussie mum delivers rare quadruplets
One in 15 million: Aussie mum delivers rare quadruplets
A proud mum of four, Jenitar Na'amoana didn't plan on having any more children.
Lime scooter rider killed in crash wasn't wearing helmet, had been drinking
Lime scooter rider killed in crash wasn't wearing helmet, had been drinking
A 23-year-old who died after falling off a Lime e-scooter wasn't wearing a helmet and had been drinking.
Andy Burnham sworn in as UK's latest PM
Andy Burnham sworn in as UK's latest PM
Andy Burnham has become Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade, pledging to reshape its politics to deliver a new economic model and revive a nation "fed up" with a revolving door of leaders.
More than 30 police staff being investigated for sexual misconduct
More than 30 police staff being investigated for sexual misconduct
More than 30 police staff are being investigated over allegations of sexual misconduct, newly released figures reveal.
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Dunedin rated as hot spot for slips
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Dunedin rated as hot spot for slips
Dunedin has been identified as the region’s landslip hot spot and eight parts of the city have been singled out as potentially needing higher priority in managing risks.
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Bus arrival reliability in decline
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Bus arrival reliability in decline
Traffic congestion around the Dunedin bus hub, driver retirements, health and depleted resources have all been cited as causes for a recent spate of missed buses in Dunedin.
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Meth-plying muso appeals prison term
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Meth-plying muso appeals prison term
A prominent Dunedin music figure who was jailed for paying a 15-year-old girl for sex has filed an appeal.