Vicar 'devastated' after historic items stolen
The vicar of a Christchurch church is devastated historic items including silver chalices and a large eagle lectern have been stolen.
Musician trial: Defence argues 'harassment' by complainant
Musician trial: Defence argues 'harassment' by complainant
The ex-boyfriend of a woman accusing a well-known New Zealand musician of domestic violence was called in as a last-minute defence witness on Thursday.
Over 200 schools sign up for census
Over 200 schools sign up for census
Researchers are hoping to get a glimpse into the lives of Aotearoa's children in next month's school census.
Rise in people downgrading car insurance
Rise in people downgrading car insurance
It appears more people are looking at downgrading their car insurance to third party cover as policy costs continue to rise.
'Criminal career' to life turned around
'Criminal career' to life turned around
Te Manga Herewini was a high-profile violent offender but he has come leaps and bounds since pursing a "criminal career" and now helps other youth in similar circumstances.
'So much instability': Otago expert on Ukraine, Gaza
'So much instability': Otago expert on Ukraine, Gaza
An expert in international relations says the Ukraine and Gaza wars and other disruption could end up in the destruction of the whole international order.
One dead and three badly hurt in bike crash
One dead and three badly hurt in bike crash
A person has died and three others are seriously injured after a crash between a shared bike and car in Martinborough.
Man loses court case over $40 fine
Man loses court case over $40 fine
A Rolleston man is claiming a moral victory after losing his battle against Selwyn District Council to have a parking ticket waived.
Christmas Day bridge fall death an accident
Christmas Day bridge fall death an accident
The death of a man who fell from a Dunedin pedestrian overbridge on Christmas Day in 2022 was an accident, a coroner has ruled.
Western Australia braces for destructive cyclone
Western Australia braces for destructive cyclone
Schools have been closed as northern Australia braces for a tropical cyclone that is set to develop into a destructive category five system.
Disorder on prison transport flight to Christchurch
Disorder on prison transport flight to Christchurch
A plane transporting prisoners from Auckland to Christchurch was forced to turn around after one of those on board damaged an interior window.
Class action launched over 'ineffective' flu medicine
Class action launched over 'ineffective' flu medicine
A class action filed today says Kiwis have been deceived for about two decades through the use of phenylephrine in cold and flu medicine.
Teacher tried to buy Ritalin from student
Teacher tried to buy Ritalin from student
A high school student who went to her teacher for help with a range of mental health issues was asked by the man if he could purchase some of her ADHD medication.
Man hit by three cars on Auckland motorway identified
Man hit by three cars on Auckland motorway identified
Police have identified the man who died after being struck by three cars on Auckland's South Western Motorway, but none of the motorists has come forward so far.
Booze suspected in Peninsula truck crash
Booze suspected in Peninsula truck crash
Police suspect the driver of a large truck which rolled and blocked Otago Peninsula's key road was under the influence of alcohol.
Police in NSW ramp up probe into 'sickening' nurses video
Police in NSW ramp up probe into 'sickening' nurses video
Police in New South Wales have seized CCTV footage as they investigate a video showing public hospital nurses claiming they would kill Israeli patients
Govt urged to reverse speed limit plan for Nelson road
Govt urged to reverse speed limit plan for Nelson road
Nelson residents have made it "resoundingly clear" they want a speed limit reduction to remain on a stretch of highway that goes past a local school.
Next 150 days 'will be challenging': Energy Minister
Next 150 days 'will be challenging': Energy Minister
The new Energy Minister Simon Watts has met gentailers to discuss progress and cooperation ahead of the expected winter energy price spike.
Antique plant models inspire fellows
Antique plant models inspire fellows
Anticipation has been growing like weeds among art enthusiasts in the buildup to an exhibition by the University of Otago’s 2024 Frances Hodgkins Fellowship winners.
Spill closes road
Spill closes road
A diesel spill at the intersection of Townleys and Kaikorai Valley Rds closed the road for some time yesterday.