Varroa mite wiping out southern bee colonies
It's estimated that almost 13 percent of the country's bee colonies were lost last winter and losses attributed to varroa mite were especially high in the lower South Island.
North Island braces as cyclone bears down
North Island braces as cyclone bears down
Authorities across the North Island are preparing for a potentially life-threatening storm that could cause flooding, power cuts, slips and road closures.
NZ's 'most unreliable' vehicles revealed
NZ's 'most unreliable' vehicles revealed
Ford has topped the list of Consumer NZ's least reliable cars in its latest survey.
Some relief at the pump on way: fuel boss
Some relief at the pump on way: fuel boss
The fuel industry says people should start seeing some relief at the pump over the next week.
One seriously hurt in moped crash
One seriously hurt in Christchurch moped crash
A person was transported to hospital in serious condition after a crash involving a moped.
Efforts ongoing to pick path of cyclone
Efforts ongoing to pick path of cyclone
It's still likely Cyclone Vaianu will hit the country this weekend, meteorologists say, as they turns their eyes to modelling to predict the path of the storm.
'Unexplained' Christchurch death investigated
'Unexplained' Christchurch death investigated
Police are investigating a sudden death in Christchurch.
Jacinda Ardern documentary nominated for two Emmys
Jacinda Ardern documentary nominated for two Emmys
A documentary about former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been nominated for two Emmy awards.
14 released prisoners dead by suspected suicide since 2023 - coroners
14 released prisoners dead by suspected suicide since 2023 - coroners
The coroner's office says 14 people died in suspected suicides, after their release from prison over the past three years.
Mother guilty of ill-treating child during medical treatment
Mother guilty of ill-treating child during medical treatment
A mother accused of ill-treating her child during medical treatment has been found guilty on all seven charges.
Young woman who had sex with 12yo relative wants to be teacher
Young woman who had sex with 12yo relative wants to be teacher
An 18-year-old woman who had a sexual relationship with a 12-year-old relative, “akin to that of aunt and nephew”, wanted her conviction thrown out so she could become a teacher.
Tourists behaving badly at Tekapo's famous church
Tourists behaving badly at Tekapo's famous church
Plans are under way to protect Tekapo’s famous Church of the Good Shepherd from bad parking, damage and visitors using the “bushes as toilets’’.
Magistrate unimpressed as former sportsman skips court
Magistrate unimpressed as former sportsman skips court
A community magistrate was unimpressed when a former international sports star failed to turn up to court today to face a charge of obstructing police.
Investigation into Christchurch assaults
Investigation into Christchurch assaults
Police investigating two alleged assaults in Christchurch are seeking information from the public.
Oil price fall unlikely to bring motorists quick relief
Oil price fall unlikely to bring motorists quick relief
Oil prices have fallen sharply on news of a potential ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz - but will drivers get any relief at the petrol pump?
Why young men are flocking to the Catholic Church
Why young men are flocking to the Catholic Church
After years of declining church membership, something strange is happening in Christchurch - young men are returning to the Catholic Church.
Alleged fuel thief caught with battery-operated siphoning pump
Alleged fuel thief caught with battery-operated siphoning pump
A 31-year-old man is due to appear in court today after he was caught attempting to steal fuel from vehicles in Christchurch.
Reserve Bank holds official cash rate at 2.25%
Reserve Bank holds official cash rate at 2.25%
The Reserve Bank (RBNZ) has held its benchmark official cash rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.25 percent, as it forecast inflation to break above 4 percent but said it did not want to hurt the economic recovery.
Slight increase in fuel stocks in latest update
Slight increase in fuel stocks in latest update
Fuel stocks have again risen in the latest update from the government.
Peters tells Rubio what Iran war is doing to NZ
Peters tells Rubio what Iran war is doing to NZ
Foreign Minister Winston Peters says it's time for "cool heads" as US President Donald Trump escalates his rhetoric on attacking Iran.