New peer support services at Christchurch Hospital
New peer support workers at Christchurch Hospital's ED say it feels special to now help patients at a place they have also experienced mental health distress.
Funeral director sentencing: Company 'has not tried to hide'
Funeral director sentencing: Company 'has not tried to hide'
The co-owner of a company which employed a funeral director sentenced for interfering with human remains and obtaining money by deception says it's been an "incredibly painful chapter" for the business.
Two killed on Canterbury roads
Two killed on Canterbury roads
Two people have died in serious crashes in Canterbury.
Hundreds more Health NZ jobs for the chop: union
Hundreds more Health NZ jobs for the chop: union
Hundreds more jobs are proposed to go at Health NZ, the PSA union says, and affected staff say they feel despondent, exhausted and anxious.
Jago to claim 'miscarriage of justice'
Jago to claim 'miscarriage of justice'
Former ACT Party president Tim Jago will argue he has suffered a miscarriage of justice in the Court of Appeal in June.
Year of weather extremes in Europe
Year of weather extremes in Europe
Europe faced its most widespread flooding last year since 2013, with 30% of the continent's river network hit by significant floods, scientists say.
Govt celebrates violent crime stats, admits data volatile
Govt celebrates violent crime stats, admits data volatile
The government is celebrating what it says is a reduction in violent crime based on the latest quarterly statistics - but admits the data is volatile.
Malfunctioning cot caused baby's death - coroner
Malfunctioning cot caused baby's death - coroner
The failure of a cot’s structural integrity has been identified as the sole cause of a young baby’s tragic death after he became trapped between the mattress and a dislodged sliding side.
US cop jailed over killing of NZ-born man
US cop jailed over killing of NZ-born man
After three years and two trials, a former US police officer has been sentenced to three years' jail over the fatal 2022 shooting of a Christchurch-born man in Colorado.
Man who fell from trailer in Brockville dies
Man who fell from trailer in Brockville dies
A man who was critically injured after falling from a moving trailer in Brockville last month has died in hospital, police say.
Man drowned after slipping in gumboots while rock fishing
Man drowned after slipping in gumboots while rock fishing
A fisherman who slipped into rough seas while jumping between rocks in his gumboots has prompted a coroner to remind people of the dangers of rock fishing in rugged and unpredictable conditions.
Warnings as wild weather bears down on Nth Island
Warnings as wild weather bears down on Nth Island
Weather warnings for the upper North Island have been upgraded as strong winds and downpours are set to hit overnight.
Butter up 64% as food prices rise at highest rate in a year
Butter up 64% as food prices rise at highest rate in a year
Annual food prices have risen at their fastest rate in more than a year, driven by dairy, meat, and some grocery prices.
Katy Perry launches into space with all-female crew
Katy Perry launches into space with all-female crew
Pop star Katy Perry and five other women launched into space on a Blue Origin rocket and successfully returned to earth, marking the first all-female spaceflight in more than 60 years.
Christchurch community pages hit by online scammers
Christchurch community pages hit by online scammers
Traditionally trustworthy Christchurch community group social media pages are becoming another hunting ground for online scammers.
Suspect arrested after arson attack on Penn governor
Suspect arrested after arson attack on Penn governor
The suspect in a weekend arson attack on Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's official residence said he "harboured hatred" against the Democrat and would have beaten him with a hammer.
65-year-old woman killed in NSW drive-by shooting
65-year-old woman killed in NSW drive-by shooting
A woman has been killed in a drive-by shooting when hit in the leg as a home was peppered with bullets.
Young family airlifted after vehicle rolls down bank
Young family airlifted after vehicle rolls down bank
A couple and their baby were airlifted to Dunedin Hospital after their vehicle slid off the road and rolled down a steep bank near Port Chalmers.
Amputee 'pissed off' after prosthetic leg stolen
Amputee 'pissed off' after prosthetic leg stolen
Someone has stolen Russel Blank's foot and he is, to put it mildly, "a bit pissed off about it".
South D pensioner bashes 3am renovator with crowbar
South D pensioner bashes 3am renovator with crowbar
A South Dunedin pensioner attacked his neighbour with a crowbar during a 3am dispute over noisy renovations, police said.