Remains of missing 'kind-hearted' man found
Human skeletal remains have been identified as those of a "kind-hearted fella" who went missing in May last year.
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Fund to provide solar panels for 500 schools
Fund to provide solar panels for 500 schools
A $30 million fund has been set up to put solar panels on 500 schools in New Zealand, the Energy and Education ministers announced in Christchurch on Wednesday.
Number of people with $1m-plus mortgages balloons
Number of people with $1m-plus mortgages balloons
More than 130,000 people now have a mortgage over $1 million, according to the latest figures on the country's debt.
Aussie couple follow band to NZ
Aussie couple follow band to NZ
An Australian couple who first met on the dance floor travelled thousands of kilometres to see to their favourite bluegrass band at the Tussock Country Music Festival.
No parole for $15m fraudster
No parole for $15m fraudster who claims to be 'a good budgeter'
A Ponzi scheme fraudster, who ripped off investors for more than $15 million, has told the Parole Board he is ‘‘a good budgeter’’.
Heavy rain triggers flood preparations for top of South Island
Heavy rain triggers flood preparations for top of South Island
MetService is urging those in Golden Bay, Nelson, and the entire Northland region to prepare for potential flooding.
Three dead as one remains missing in crash
Three dead as one remains missing in crash
Three people have died after a two-vehicle crash in on State Highway 1, Waiouru, overnight, while one person remains missing.
AI will help moderinse welfare system, Govt believes
AI will help moderinse welfare system, Govt believes
The government says a new law allowing the Ministry of Social Development to use AI to make benefit decisions will modernise NZ's welfare system.
Tonnes of illegally dumped rubbish collected
Tonnes of illegally dumped rubbish collected in Christchurch over year
Christchurch City Council estimates 909 tonnes of illegally dumped rubbish was collected in the last financial year.
Border collie survives 147 days in the bush
Border collie survives 147 days in the bush
It was third time lucky in the pursuit of a dog which evaded capture in the South Island bush for nearly 150 days.
Dame Lynda Topp blasts government in emotional speech
Dame Lynda Topp blasts government in emotional speech
Surviving Topp Twin, Dame Lynda, delivered a blistering volley at the government for overlooking the arts in the Budget, and was met with a standing ovation at the Aotearoa Music Awards.
Budget 2026: $450m stashed away to address fuel crisis
Budget 2026: $450m stashed away to address fuel crisis
The government has announced it is holding $450 million in reserve to address further shocks caused by high fuel prices amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Heavy rain for parts of South Island
Heavy rain for parts of South Island
Heavy rain is expected to pelt parts of the South Island, putting the dampener on plans for the long weekend.
Boost for trades training as tertiary subsidies frozen
Boost for trades training as tertiary subsidies frozen
The Budget boosts spending on curriculum changes and trade training for teens, freezes nearly all tertiary subsidies and fast-tracks a modest boost for early childhood services.
44 hours of rain on way for some at top of South Island
44 hours of rain on way for some at top of South Island
Orange heavy rain warnings have been issued for parts of the South Island, with heavy downpours forecast in the Tasman district.
Budget 2026 at a glance
Budget 2026 at a glance
As promised, the Finance Minister has delivered a bread-and-butter Budget 2026, with few big surprises and no sign of a lolly scramble.
German backpacker paddled into trouble
German backpacker who paddled into trouble on $100 raft not 'a stupid tourist'
A German backpacker who got ‘‘lucky in an unlucky situation’’ says she is not a stupid tourist.
Deer killers hunted down by police
Deer killers hunted down by police
A pair of youths who sneaked onto private land and shot dead two prize stags have been busted by police.
South Island teen accused of bomb threats bailed
South Island teen accused of bomb threats bailed
A teenager who allegedly sent nationwide bomb threats has been granted bail despite strong police opposition.
Teens charged over dating app attacks
Teens charged over dating app attacks
Two males, aged 15 and 17, have been charged over dating app assaults, one of which left a person in critical care and the other in a serious condition.