Activists lock themselves to tracks to block coal train
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Climate activists have locked themselves to the railway tracks to block a train transporting coal.
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Six60 scratchie tickets pulled
Six60 scratchie tickets pulled
Lotto scratchie tickets featuring pop band Six60 are being withdrawn after a public backlash.
Parking wardens questioned in town with more parks than parkers
Parking wardens questioned in town with more parks than parkers
Parking wardens are on the hunt for meter cheaters in Picton, despite there being more empty car parks than cars at the moment.
Couple receive suspicious package from China: 'I was horrified'
Couple receive suspicious package from China: 'I was horrified'
A woman has been left horrified after receiving a suspicious package with two face masks inside.
Council likely to change its spelling of Wakatipu
Council likely to change its spelling of Wakatipu
The name "Wakatipu" is likely to be updated on signs, buildings and open spaces around the Queenstown area to reflect traditional Māori spelling and pronunciation.
New Auckland cases an adult, child with South African strain
New Auckland cases an adult, child with South African strain
The two new Auckland Covid cases in the community have the same South African strain of the virus as the Northland woman infected at the Pullman Hotel.
Siouxsie Wiles explains possible reasons for Pullman Covid-19 cases
Siouxsie Wiles explains possible reasons for Pullman Covid-19 cases
Newly revealed positive test results for Covid-19 in two people who previously tested negative could be "weak positives", and may not mean they are infectious, says microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles.
Gas-fitter's fatal negligence brings thousands in fines
Gas-fitter's fatal negligence brings thousands in fines
A gas-fitter whose negligence led to the death of a 12-year-old boy will pay his family $70,000.
Watch: Kiwi skater's spine-tingling ride through Milford Sound
Watch: Kiwi skater's spine-tingling ride through Milford Sound
One of New Zealand's most iconic travel destinations has been shown off in a rather unique yet spine-tingling fashion thanks to two brave skateboarders.
Covid-19: Managed isolation guest complains about breakfast
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Covid-19: Managed isolation guest complains about breakfast
A man in managed isolation says he is shocked at the quality of the meals he has been receiving - which on Tuesday included "stale croutons" - and the waste being created.
Airport security officer jailed 3 years for bomb hoax
Airport security officer jailed 3 years for bomb hoax
A Dunedin airport security officer who planted a fake bomb two days after the deadly Christchurch mosque attacks has been jailed for three years.
West Coasters ask where's our $24m?
West Coasters ask where's our $24m?
Pressure is mounting on the Government to release $24 million earmarked for the hurting tourism town of Franz Josef.
Covid update: Close contacts of Northland woman all negative
Covid update: Close contacts of Northland woman all negative
All of the close contacts of the Northland community case have been tested and all have returned negative results.
Mother's agony after gas-fitter's fatal mistake
Mother's agony at gas-fitter's fatal shower mistake: 'You killed my son'
The mother of a boy who died from carbon monoxide poisoning after a gas-fitter signed off a hot water unit that shouldn't have been installed says the tragedy wasn't an accident and was preventable.
'Ghost house' sells for $1.8 million at auction
'Ghost house' sells for $1.8 million at auction
A century-old villa known as a "ghost house" for its tumbledown appearance has sold for almost $2 million at auction.
Benee's manager stood down amid misconduct claims
Benee's manager stood down amid misconduct claims
A management company whose roster of talent includes Benee has stood down music executive Paul McKessar amid allegations of misconduct.
Tenant painters 'make my blood boil'
Tenant painters 'make my blood boil' - multimillionaire landlord
A multimillionaire landlord says he will ban tenants from painting homes once a new law giving renters more rights to alter places if they get the owners' consent comes into effect next month.
Six60 facing backlash over scratchie promo
Six60 face backlash after appearing on Lotto scratchie ticket
A Six60 mega-fan is appalled the band - which has a huge, young fanbase - has lent its image to a scratchie ticket, saying it promotes gambling to vulnerable groups.
Ardern weighs options over companies waste dumping
'No-one wants to see our waterways openly degraded'
The prime minister has put companies dumping contaminated waste into sewers on notice, saying she's seeking advice about the available options.
Dental student who headbutted man granted discharge
Dental student who headbutted man granted discharge
An aspiring dentist who headbutted a man in a bar - causing severe oral injuries - has avoided a conviction.