Family comforted teen landslide victims spent final days together
"There was nothing that could have prepared us for this."
Student stalked, harassed former teacher, then had affair with her husband
Student stalked, harassed former teacher, then had affair with her husband
It was a photo of a young woman, posing in a bathroom mirror, that was the final straw for Sarah*. That's because the photo had been taken in her bathroom, and the obsessed woman who had been stalking her almost eight years had not been invited in.
12-month prescriptions now available
12-month prescriptions now available
Twelve-month prescriptions for long-term medications take effect from today.
Axed $150K road cone hotline an 'absurd' waste of money - Labour
Axed $150K road cone hotline an 'absurd' waste of money - Labour
Labour says a review of the government's axed road cone hotline - designed to report excessive and unnecessary traffic cone use - was an "absurd" waste of public money.
Specialist team to investigate Akaroa ferry grounding
Specialist team to investigate Akaroa ferry grounding
A dedicated investigation team from the Transport Accident Investigation Commission will be on the ground in Akaroa, following the grounding of a Black Cat ferry on Saturday afternoon.
Mount Maunganui landslide: Rotorua grandmother's remains identified
Mount Maunganui landslide: Rotorua grandmother's remains identified
The remains of Rotorua property manager Susan Knowles have been formally identified by the coroner.
One in five schools scrutinised by ERO needs support or intervention
One in five schools scrutinised by ERO needs support or intervention
One in five schools recently scrutinised by the Education Review Office needs external support or intervention.
Scott Watson denied parole for fifth time
Scott Watson denied parole for fifth time
Convicted double-murderer Scott Watson has been declined parole for a fifth time, with the parole board suggesting he address a number of their concerns ahead of his next appearance later this year.
Suspect-catching chef puts company in liquidation
Suspect-catching chef puts company in liquidation
A Christchurch chef who helped police catch a suspected car thief has put his business owing $247,000 in voluntary liquidation.
Final victim of landslide confirmed as Jacqualine Wheeler
Final victim of landslide confirmed as Jacqualine Wheeler
Jacqualine Suzanne Wheeler, 71, from Rotorua has been formally identified as a victim of the Mount Maunganui landslide.
Media granted judicial review over suppression in Tom Phillips case
Media granted judicial review over suppression in Tom Phillips case
Media organisations have been granted a judicial review of reporting restrictions that were made in the Family Court regarding the Tom Phillips case.
More than 40 rescued before tourist boat capsizes
More than 40 rescued before tourist boat capsizes
A passenger aboard a tourist boat that ran aground outside Akaroa Heads on Banks Peninsula on Saturday says some on board were panicked and crying.
Parents mourn daughter killed in landslide
'Loved by all': Parents mourn daughter killed in landslide
The parents of a young teen missing after a landslide tore through a Mount Maunganui campground say their "hearts are broken".
Monster Northland slip 'still moving'
Monster Northland slip 'still moving'
A monster slip blocking the main access route to a series of towns on Northland's east coast is still moving, complicating efforts to reopen the road.
Fundraiser to repair showgrounds after muscle car event
Fundraiser to repair showgrounds after muscle car event
A Givealittle page has been set up to help restore a Canterbury showgrounds in the aftermath of a muscle car event last weekend.
Manage My Health hacker identified
Manage My Health hacker identified
A cybersecurity group says it's identified the person responsible for hacking into the Manage My Health portal, and now it wants justice served.
Watch: Ed Sheeran fan nicks sign after being booted from bar
Watch: Ed Sheeran fan nicks sign after being booted from bar
Security camera footage of a patron ejected from a Christchurch bar taking off with the establishment’s footpath sign in an Uber has been viewed tens of thousands of times on Facebook.
NZ not joining Trump's Board of Peace
NZ not joining Trump's Board of Peace
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said New Zealand won't be joining US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace.
Wife laughing with husband when tree fatally hit him
Wife laughing with husband when tree fatally hit him
The family of a hop grower killed during a storm say his life's work remains rooted in the land the family have farmed for generations.
Where is the corgis’ missing ice cream?
Where is the corgis’ missing ice cream?
The statue of a corgi sniffing an ice cream is one of three bronze dogs installed in central Christchurch.