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.
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.
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.
Body cam trial for Auckland parking wardens
Body cam trial for Auckland parking wardens
Body cameras are being trialled for parking officers in Auckland, as the next line of defence against the aggression they face on the job.
Girl mistaken for adult given antipsychotics
11-year-old put in mental health facility was given antipsychotics
An 11-year-old girl who was mistaken for an adult, handcuffed and admitted to a mental health facility was given at least two doses of antipsychotic medication
Law firms lose $2m to scammers posing as ANZ employees
Law firms lose $2m to scammers posing as ANZ employees
Several law firms are believed to have lost more than $2 million after falling victim to a phone scam in which people pretend to be from ANZ bank.
Petition launched against 'horrible, disgusting and inedible' school lunches
Petition launched against 'horrible, disgusting and inedible' school lunches
A Māori lawyer has launched a petition calling for the government to cancel Compass Group's school lunch contract.
Mother denies shaking baby who died
Mother denies shaking baby who died
A mother who lost a child previously to unexplained circumstances said she panicked as her new 4-month-old baby went limp in her arms.
Oranga Tamariki 'always intended to publish' scathing review
Oranga Tamariki 'always intended to publish' scathing review
Oranga Tamariki (OT) says it always intended to publish a punishing review that found grievous privacy breaches which caused people physical harm.
Victim support to phase out volunteers
Victim support to phase out volunteers
The country's lead agency supporting victims of crime is shifting away from its decades-old reliance on volunteers.
Disputes involving Asian parties clogging courts
Disputes involving Asian parties clogging country's courts
New Zealand's growing Asian population is putting pressure on an already overloaded court system, a prominent lawyer says.
Explosive activity recorded at Whakaari/White Island
Explosive activity recorded at Whakaari/White Island
Explosive activity has recently been recorded at Whakaari/White Island's crater floor, ejecting "ballistic blocks" up to 600m high, according to GeoNet.
Māori Development Minister unaware Treaty clause cut
Māori Development Minister unaware Treaty clause cut
Minister of Māori Development Tama Potaka says he didn't know about the coalition ruling out the Treaty clause in its RMA reform.
Warning as Gisborne gang tensions escalate
'Very real threat': Warning as Gisborne gang tensions escalate
Tensions are escalating between rival gangs in Gisborne, and police say it poses a "very real threat" to the lives of those involved, and innocent members of the public.