Jeanswest collapses, hundreds of jobs to go
More than 90 Jeanswest stores are set to shut after the company behind the fashion brand collapsed, putting hundreds of retail worker jobs in jeopardy.
Female teacher denies duty 'not to have sex with students'
Female teacher denies duty 'not to have sex with students'
A female teacher accused of molesting four boys in the late 1970s has argued there was no duty under societal standards of the time that prevented her having sex with students.
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Mayoral hopeful dumps candidate over karakia critique
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Mayoral hopeful dumps candidate over karakia critique
Dunedin mayoral hopeful Andrew Simms has dumped a candidate on his ticket after an email emerged showing him criticising the use of karakia.
Green MP doubles down on police criticism
Green MP doubles down on police criticism
Green MP Tamatha Paul is doubling down on her comments that a "visible police presence" makes people feel "more on edge."
Vehicle sightings sought in relation to Christchurch death
Vehicle sightings sought in relation to Christchurch death
Police are seeking sightings of a vehicle of interest as part of a homicide investigation into the death of Tyrone Munns.
More job losses likely at Tertiary Education Commission
More job losses likely at Tertiary Education Commission
Further job cuts at the Tertiary Education Commission are being proposed, as the government looks to further shrink its budget.
Hunger-striking prisoner to be released
Hunger-striking prisoner to be released
Hunger-striking inmate Dean Wickliffe will be released from prison after appearing before the Parole Board on Wednesday.
'Your lies, your propaganda': lawyer yells at protesters
'Your lies, your propaganda': lawyer yells at protesters
A video of Waikato lawyer Paul Fisher yelling at climate change protesters several years ago has emerged in the wake of a video showing him calling pro-Palestinian activists “anti-Semite racist...
Water service options still being considered
Water service options still being considered
A Canterbury council is still weighing up its options for the future of its water services.
Thousands flock to South Island Agricultural Field Days
Thousands flock to South Island Agricultural Field Days
The rural township of Kirwee in Canterbury is buzzing as thousands filter through the farmgates for day one of the South Island Agricultural Field Days.
Vegetarian, vegan labelling would 'eliminate ambiguity' - advocates
Vegetarian, vegan labelling would 'eliminate ambiguity' - advocates
Clear vegan and vegetarian food labelling should be put into legislation so consumers can be confident that what they are buying really meets their dietary requirements, say NZ's vegetarian and vegan societies.
Man with chainsaw barricades himself in police station
Man with chainsaw barricades himself in police station
A man is in custody after smashing the front door of the Murupara Police Station, and barricading himself inside.
Lawyer fined for 'sloppy' slip-up in Covid-era baby case
Lawyer fined for 'sloppy' slip-up in Covid-era baby case
The “sloppy” use of a child’s name during an interview about the use of vaccinated blood in life-saving surgery has cost a lawyer $15,690.
Angry Aussie siblings booted from hotel over mattress demands
Angry Aussie siblings booted from hotel over mattress demands
A couple of Australian tourists caused such a stir at a Dunedin hotel in their search for a ‘‘firm mattress’’ that police were called.
Sex offender to be sent to South Island when released
Sex offender to be sent to South Island when released
Convicted sex offender James Parker has been refused parole for the fourth time - but the reasons for further delaying his release have been suppressed.
Death toll from South Korea wildfires rises
Death toll from South Korea wildfires rises
At least 18 people have died as multiple wildfires rage across parts of South Korea.
Assault charge for student who attacked teachers with scissors
Assault charge for student who attacked teachers with scissors
A student has been excluded and is now facing several criminal charges after he used a pair of scissors to assault two teachers at a Christchurch school.
Landlord to pay $14k over unlawful, unsafe rental
Landlord to pay $14k over unlawful, unsafe rental
A Christchurch landlord must pay almost $14,000 for housing vulnerable tenants in unsafe and unlawful conditions.
Drug-driving testing legislation passes despite concerns
Drug-driving testing legislation passes despite concerns
Legislation to allow roadside drug testing has passed its third and final reading in Parliament.
Pair allegedly pose as tradies to steal scaffolding
Pair allegedly pose as tradies to steal scaffolding
Two men allegedly posing as tradies were confronted by a homeowner after they entered his yard and started dismantling and removing scaffolding from around the property.