'Happy Halloween': Red balloons pop up from city's drains
'Happy Halloween': Red balloons pop up from city's drains
Parents, keep your children on a leash - lest they get lured down into the drainage system.
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Pensioner caught pooping in public
Pensioner caught pooping in public after threatening bar worker
A 74-year-old man who threatened and pushed a woman working in a central city bar was soon tracked down by police while ‘‘excreting’’ in a bush.
Teachers slam proposed curriculum changes
'Unrealistic and developmentally inappropriate': Teachers slam proposed changes to history curriculum
History teachers have slammed the government's proposal to water down the teaching of NZ history in schools and study topics such as Ancient Egypt and the French Revolution.
80-year-old killed after kerosene fridge exploded
80-year-old killed after kerosene fridge exploded
A Picton great-grandfather died after contaminated fuel in a kerosene fridge exploded, causing fatal burns.
Soldier who tried to spy on NZ should be in prison, Crown says
Soldier who tried to spy on NZ should be in prison, Crown says
A "traitor" soldier, who tried to spy on NZ and came to the attention of authorities after the Christchurch mosque attacks, should be sent to prison, the Crown says.
Boy loses part of his bowel after eating magnets
13yo NZ boy loses part of his bowel after eating 100 magnets
Surgeons had to remove part of a 13-year-old NZ boy's bowel after he ate up to 100 high-powered magnets.
NZ's most popular pet names for 2025
NZ's most popular pet names for 2025
New Zealand pet owners seem to all love the name Luna, which has topped the list for both cats and dogs this year.
Payments stopped for 8000 long-term ACC clients
Payments stopped for 8000 long-term ACC clients
A record number of long-term ACC clients have had their payments stopped because it has decided they are work-ready or are no longer injured.
Tributes for man who died in accident
'Shocked and heartbroken': Tributes for man who died in accident
Tributes are flowing for an Irish man who died after an accident in Queenstown last week.
Australia ramps up its recruiting of NZ cops
Australia ramps up its recruiting of NZ cops
Australia's Northern Territory Police are renewing their push to recruit Kiwi officers, with a team heading to Christchurch in the next few weeks.
Labour announces capital gains tax plan
Labour announces capital gains tax plan
Labour has agreed to campaign on a capital gains tax covering just property - but excluding the family home and farms - to help fund three free doctor visits for everyone.
Native birds facing extinction after beech seed drop
Native birds facing extinction after beech seed drop
Scientists warn a big drop of seeds from beech forests will create a plague of pests, resulting in an extinction-level event for native birds.
McDonald’s has another go in resort town
McDonald’s has another go at opening restaurant in resort town
McDonald's is back for round two of its bid to build a 24-hour restaurant in Wānaka after the first attempt was rejected because of strong community opposition.
Households may be without power 'well into the weekend'
Households may be without power 'well into the weekend'
Tens of thousands of households are still without power after gale force winds toppled poles and brought down lines in parts of the country on Thursday.
Funeral for former PM Jim Bolger held
Funeral for former PM Jim Bolger held
Tributes have been paid to former Prime Minister Jim Bolger, with hundreds travelling from around the country to attend his funeral in Kapiti.
'Huge' 230km/h wind gust recorded
'Huge' 230km/h wind gust recorded
MetService said a "huge" wind gust of 230km/h was recorded on Pudding Hill in the Marlborough region on Thursday.
College principal won't return
College principal on leave since July won't return to school
Columba College principal Charissa Nicol will not be returning to the role after being on leave for three months.
Scores of flights cancelled
Scores of flights cancelled
At least 55 flights have been cancelled at Christchurch Airport, highways are closed and power is out in some places as forecast wild winds lash the country.
A Dawn deal for Alliance Group
A Dawn deal for Alliance Group
Alliance Group’s farmer shareholders have voted to sell a 65% stake in the co-operative to Irish company Dawn Meats for $270 million.
What you need to know about the measles break out
What you need to know about the measles break out
Measles cases may be spreading in the community. Here's what you need to know about the deadly disease.