Worried family calls for help to find missing 21-year-old
The family of French national, Antoine Richard, is appealing for more help as the search for the missing 21-year-old winery worker continues.
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Ex-cop's life spiralled into crime
How an ex-cop's life spiralled into crime after mental health breakdown
The court was told how the former NZ police constable confronted an ex-colleague, and asked him "what the f*** are you smiling at?" before punching him multiple times in the face.
Molly the border collie found alive and well
'I had tears in my eyes': Molly the border collie found alive and well after big rescue effort
A mammoth helicopter rescue operation to find a beloved border collie in remote back country near Hokitika had a heart-warming ending.
Influencer who claimed midwife killed babies escapes TikTok ban
Influencer who claimed midwife killed babies escapes TikTok ban
A South Island social media "influencer” who livestreamed accusations that her midwife was killing babies has been sentenced.
Cook Strait ferry detained after inspection
Cook Strait ferry detained after inspection
Maritime NZ has detained Bluebridge's Connemara ferry at its berth after more than a week of cancelled crossings due to a technical fault.
Fuel industry concerned about price spikes
Fuel industry concerned about price spikes
Fuel industry leaders are welcoming the govt's moves to increase fuel capacity - but say while it will help with long-term concerns, price spikes are a bigger worry.
Flights to Christchurch 'supported'
Flights to Christchurch 'supported'
Queenstown councillors unanimously voted to retain Wānaka Airport’s focus on general aviation while enabling limited scheduled flights to Christchurch, ruling out the much-feared big-jet-capable future.
Govt changes may affect your bank balance
How the Govt changes may affect your bank balance, pay, retirement savings
A host of rule changes from April 1 could make a big difference to your bank balance, pay and retirement savings. Here is what you need to know.
Search for person who fell from Cook Strait ferry
Search for person who fell from Cook Strait ferry
A search is under way for a person who fell overboard from an Interislander ferry on the Cook Strait overnight.
Speedway ‘legend’ remembered
Speedway ‘legend’ remembered
A ‘‘helluva’’ nice guy and a ‘‘true legend’’ of speedway racing is being remembered with love after a horror smash on Saturday night.
Feedback sought on fuel barriers
Feedback sought on fuel barriers
The Ministry for Regulation is urging businesses, fuel users, freight operators and the wider public to report issues.
Planned alcohol reforms concern communities
Planned alcohol reforms concern communities
Concerns are growing among health providers and whānau about the governments proposed alcohol reforms, with warnings they could increase harm in vulnerable communities.
Ex-cop still hasn't paid back hotel stays
Disgraced former cop still hasn't paid back taxpayer-funded hotel stays
Former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming has not replied to a request to pay back his taxpayer-funded stays at hotels with a woman he was having an affair with.
Young mum facing cancer treatment delays
Young mum facing life-threatening cancer treatment delays
A young mum facing life-threatening delays for cancer treatment may be forced to raise more than $1 million for a stem cell transplant overseas.
NZ's fuel-rationing plan announced
NZ's fuel-rationing plan announced
The government has fleshed out its National Fuel Plan, outlining rationing measures that would be taken if supplies start running dry.
Stadium investment unveiled
Plan to invest in Forsyth Barr Stadium as Christchurch's new covered arena opens
An ‘‘innovative’’ investment has been unveiled for Dunedin’s covered stadium to attract acts the city is missing out on as Christchurch's new stadium gets ready to open.
Okarito rowi kiwi return to West Coast
Okarito rowi kiwi return to West Coast
Seventy Okarito rowi kiwi have been brought home after rearing on a predator-free island off the North Island.
Many struggling families won't get fuel support boost - Greens
Many struggling families won't get fuel support boost - Greens
The Green Party is crying foul after the government admitted more than half of families in material hardship will not benefit from its fuel support package.
Some families may have to pay back fuel support
Some families may have to pay back fuel support
Some people may end up having to pay back part of the $50 a week fuel support payment received via the Working for Families system.
NZ is expensive - here's what we can do about it
NZ more expensive than most OECD countries: What can we do about it?
Reserve Bank chief economist Paul Conway says NZ is an expensive country to live in, with many products priced well above the OECD average.