A couple who regretted their decision to fix their home loan for five years in 2023 have been unsuccessful in their complaint against their bank.

Sexual abuse support services facing cuts in the new year have been given an extra six months, but are being told not to expect any more than that.

Three men have been jailed for life for the murder of Waimate man Anaru Moana.

Four Papanui High School students brought home gold from the national secondary schools track and field championships in Napier.

The final two rounds of the premier Metro T20 competition this weekend will decide which teams make next Sunday’s semi-finals, with no side yet guaranteed a spot.

Readers often turned to stories of wartime resilience, high-stakes thrillers and immersive fantasy, based on this year’s borrowing figures from Christchurch libraries.