Series of medical mishaps leaves woman fighting for recovery
A woman who suffered an acute infection, blood clots, and bleeding in her stomach following a routine injection says she has lost faith in "incompetent" health professionals.
Cancer patient still seeking answers after wrong part of lung removed
Cancer patient still seeking answers after wrong part of lung removed
A cancer patient says he's still seeking answers around how a surgeon mistakenly removed the wrong part of his lung nearly five years on.
Obituary: Philippa Blair, artist
Obituary: Philippa Blair, artist
Renowned Christchurch-born artist Philippa Blair had a world-wide influence: as well as being an important teacher, her work is held in 46 public and private collections, both in New Zealand and...
Obituary: Wally Hirsh, race relations conciliator
Obituary: Wally Hirsh, race relations conciliator
Born in Nazi Germany, Wally Hirsh worked hard to repay the country which had given his parents and children hope for a bright future.
Oysters off the menu over fishery concerns
Oysters off the menu over fishery concerns
A popular Auckland restaurant has taken Bluff oysters off the menu, after Ngāi Tahu revealed it's not harvesting the seafood this season.
Man who died after being found injured named
Man who died after being found injured named
Police have named the man who died after being found critically injured in the Wellington suburb of Miramar this week.
How much more expensive is it to be single?
How much more expensive is life as a singleton?
Being single can be more expensive - but have you ever wondered how much more it costs to live life alone?
Jet skier missing in Cook Strait named
Jet skier missing in Cook Strait named
A jet skier who went missing in Cook Strait last month has now been named.
Woman killed in Canterbury crash named
Woman killed in Canterbury crash named
The name of a Canterbury woman who died after a crash in the Hurunui district on February 11 has been released.
Family not going back after horror crash
Family not going back to house after horror crash
A Canterbury family "can’t sleep in the house again" after a car driven by an alleged drink-driver smashed through the master bedroom wall last weekend.
Photos: A big night out in 2000
Photos: A big night out in 2000
Big nights bar-hopping on Christchurch's The Strip have been brought to life in a digital collection of photographs, sparking memories of hen's parties, hot dogs and hangovers.
Record low score for govt, survey shows
Record low score for govt, survey shows
Labour is closing in on National on inflation, the economy and crime, as voters give the coalition govt a "4.2 out of 10".
Women's health pioneer is New Zealander of the Year
Women's health pioneer is New Zealander of the Year
A researcher described as a pioneering force for women's health in Aotearoa has been named Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year 2025.
Canterbury funeral for soldier killed in Ukraine
Canterbury funeral for soldier killed in Ukraine
Corporal Dominic Abelen will be given a private funeral in Canterbury after his body was returned from Ukraine.
8 injured in North Canterbury crash
8 injured in North Canterbury crash
Eight people have been injured after crash in North Canterbury involving a truck and a van.
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Fate of elephant seals a sign to heed: researchers
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Fate of elephant seals a sign to heed: researchers
Canaries in coal mines were historically used to give miners an early warning of toxic gases underground.
Shallow quake near Seddon rattles
Shallow quake near Seddon rattles
A shallow, magnitude 4.8 quake has rattled the top of the South Island.
Ex-TV presenter ordered to pay $148k over 'misleading' Covid videos
Ex-TV presenter ordered to pay $148k over 'misleading' Covid videos
A former TVNZ presenter and doctor has been ordered to pay more than $148,000 after posting Covid-19 misinformation to her YouTube channel.
Arrests after alleged extortion attempts at Auckland supermarket
Arrests after alleged extortion attempts at Auckland supermarket
Three people have been arrested after complaints of extortion attempts by security guards at a South Auckland supermarket.
Mum claims teen son's jaw broken by police
Mum claims teen son's jaw broken by police
A police investigation is under way into the alleged assault of a 15-year-old boy in Hawke's Bay by police officers.