Vicar 'devastated' after historic items stolen
The vicar of a Christchurch church is devastated historic items including silver chalices and a large eagle lectern have been stolen.
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Musician trial: Defence argues 'harassment' by complainant
Musician trial: Defence argues 'harassment' by complainant
The ex-boyfriend of a woman accusing a well-known New Zealand musician of domestic violence was called in as a last-minute defence witness on Thursday.
Over 200 schools sign up for census
Over 200 schools sign up for census
Researchers are hoping to get a glimpse into the lives of Aotearoa's children in next month's school census.
Rise in people downgrading car insurance
Rise in people downgrading car insurance
It appears more people are looking at downgrading their car insurance to third party cover as policy costs continue to rise.
'Criminal career' to life turned around
'Criminal career' to life turned around
Te Manga Herewini was a high-profile violent offender but he has come leaps and bounds since pursing a "criminal career" and now helps other youth in similar circumstances.
One dead and three badly hurt in bike crash
One dead and three badly hurt in bike crash
A person has died and three others are seriously injured after a crash between a shared bike and car in Martinborough.
Man loses court case over $40 fine
Man loses court case over $40 fine
A Rolleston man is claiming a moral victory after losing his battle against Selwyn District Council to have a parking ticket waived.
Disorder on prison transport flight to Christchurch
Disorder on prison transport flight to Christchurch
A plane transporting prisoners from Auckland to Christchurch was forced to turn around after one of those on board damaged an interior window.
Class action launched over 'ineffective' flu medicine
Class action launched over 'ineffective' flu medicine
A class action filed today says Kiwis have been deceived for about two decades through the use of phenylephrine in cold and flu medicine.
Teacher tried to buy Ritalin from student
Teacher tried to buy Ritalin from student
A high school student who went to her teacher for help with a range of mental health issues was asked by the man if he could purchase some of her ADHD medication.
Man hit by three cars on Auckland motorway identified
Man hit by three cars on Auckland motorway identified
Police have identified the man who died after being struck by three cars on Auckland's South Western Motorway, but none of the motorists has come forward so far.
Govt urged to reverse speed limit plan for Nelson road
Govt urged to reverse speed limit plan for Nelson road
Nelson residents have made it "resoundingly clear" they want a speed limit reduction to remain on a stretch of highway that goes past a local school.
Next 150 days 'will be challenging': Energy Minister
Next 150 days 'will be challenging': Energy Minister
The new Energy Minister Simon Watts has met gentailers to discuss progress and cooperation ahead of the expected winter energy price spike.
Advice on fund changes still not out
Advice on fund changes still not out
Official advice on controversial changes to the Marsden Fund has still not been released by the government, more than two months after the announcement.
South Island fishers hauling in huge striped marlin
South Island fishers hauling in huge striped marlin
When Billy Collins and his whānau headed out off the Kaikōura coast hoping to catch tuna, they were not expecting to return home with a 67kg striped marlin.
Swift response helped control Port Hills fire: Fenz
Swift response helped control Port Hills fire: Fenz
The first calls came in just after 2pm on Valentines Day, seven years almost to the day of the devastating 2017 Port Hills fire, which started nearby.
Teenagers hitch-hiking to school after bus route canned
Teenagers hitch-hiking to school after bus route canned
Two teenagers living in rural Hawke's Bay are hitch-hiking to school after their bus route was canned.
'Disgusting' no-one stopped after man struck by cars: witness
'Disgusting' no-one stopped after man struck by cars: witness
A witness who called the police after a man was hit by multiple vehicles on Auckland's South Western motorway last week says the fact no one stopped is "disgusting".
New guidelines limit what landlords can ask
New guidelines limit what landlords can ask
If you're looking for a new rental property this year, keep in mind that your prospective landlord can't ask about your employment, your spending habits or your relationship status.
Kainga Ora 'not clear' on where evicted tenants would go
Kainga Ora 'not clear' on where evicted tenants would go
Kāinga Ora says it's cracking-down on rent debt but doesn't know where evicted tenants who don't engage in repayment plans will go.