Driver dies in crash after police pursuit
Driver dies in crash after police pursuit in Whāngarei
Police say investigations are under way after a driver died in a crash following a police pursuit in Whāngarei at the weekend.
Electric bus crashes into Auckland train station
Electric bus crashes into Auckland train station
A bus from Auckland Transport's electric fleet has crashed into the city's New Lynn train station.
Qantas leak could cost airline billions
Qantas leak could cost airline billions
A data breach that has already cost the boss of Qantas more than most people make in a year could hit the airline for billions of dollars.
NZ First to withhold support for Gene Tech bill unless major changes made
NZ First to withhold support for Gene Tech bill unless major changes made
New Zealand First has raised concerns about the government's Gene Tech bill, and says it will not support the bill into law without further major changes.
Young girl on journey of 'strength and resilience'
Young Christchurch girl on journey of 'strength and resilience'
A Christchurch 9-year-old living with an extremely rare condition has battled through countless challenges and achieved remarkable milestones.
Class Act 2025
Class Act 2025
Class Act celebrates the excellence of young people in our province and now, more than ever, we will be looking to them for leadership.
Remarkable group of young leaders
Remarkable group of young leaders
Tēnā koutou,Congratulations to this year’s Class Act recipients — a remarkable group of young leaders who reflect the values and aspirations we champion at the University of Otago — Ōtākou Whakaihu...
Care home took intimate photos of resident after sex assault claims
Care home took intimate photos of resident after sex assault claims
A Canterbury elderly care facility was told to improve its standards after claims a resident was sexually assaulted.
Wakatipu High School
Wakatipu High School
Charlie ManserWakatipu High School’s Charlie Manser is not afraid of keeping up a relentless schedule in pursuit of excellence in the classroom as well as in several sporting codes.
Waitaki Girls' High School
Waitaki Girls' High School
Ella FraserWaitaki Girls’ High School deputy head girl Ella Fraser hopes to become a sports physiotherapist. It is the perfect career to combine two of her passions — sports and helping people...
Waitaki Boys' High School
Waitaki Boys' High School
Lachlan WrightSoon Lachlan Wright’s portrait will hang alongside some of Waitaki Boys’ High School’s best and brightest past students.
Trinity Catholic College
Trinity Catholic College
Anamika JonesAnamika Jones is on her way to fulfilling her childhood dream of becoming a singer.
NZ Qantas customers have data leaked on dark web
NZ Qantas customers have data leaked on dark web
Qantas says some of its New Zealand customers have had their personal data leaked onto the dark web.
Tokomairiro High School
Tokomairiro High School
Annie GrahamAlongside her academic studies, art is Annie Graham’s great passion."I hope I can keep an interest in art even when I’m working in the future."It doesn’t matter whether it’s drawing or...
Taieri College
Taieri College
Caleb WalkerCaleb Walker is an all-rounder on and off the pitch.
Australia's social media ban 'won't protect kids'
Australia's social media ban 'won't protect kids'
Australia's looming ban on under-16s using social media will not keep young people safe online, one tech giant has warned.
St Peter's College
St Peter's College
Mikaela McRaeA top scholar and an internationally recognised dancer, Mikaela McRae has shown a relentless pursuit in excellence throughout her time at St Peter’s. She is as comfortable weaving...
St Kevin's College
St Kevin's College
Louie HoseLouie Hose says the way to achieving your goals and actualising your dreams is all about dedication.
St Hilda's Collegiate School
St Hilda's Collegiate School
Katie WilsonKatie Wilson has a penchant for adrenaline.
South Otago High School
South Otago High School
Annaliese BissetAnnaliese Bisset believes in speaking up and making herself heard.