Rabbit-chasing terrier gets into a hole lot of trouble
It took a mammoth effort from firefighters to rescue fox terrier Myrtle after she literally went ‘down the rabbit hole’ under her owners' home.
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Man cleared customs with fake passports for years
Man cleared customs with fake passports for years
A man travelled between New Zealand, Australia and Fiji for three years using two separate fake passports, clearing Customs and Immigration each time.
Dozens of puppies killed as owners reject desexing
Dozens of puppies killed as owners reject desexing
Dozens of puppies are being killed, because dog owners are not desexing their pets.
Te Pāti Māori MPs refuse to attend hearing over haka protest
Te Pāti Māori MPs refuse to attend hearing over haka protest
The Privileges Committee hearing was set after concerns were raised about the MPs' conduct during the first reading of the controversial Treaty Principles Bill.
'Loud bangs' heard before two found dead in Wellington
'Loud bangs' heard before two found dead in Wellington
Two people have been found dead at a home in the Wellington suburb of Roseneath.
Second person poisoned by toxic algae near Ashburton
Second person poisoned by toxic algae near Ashburton
A second person has been poisoned by the toxic algae in Lake Hood near Ashburton.
Atmospheric river to drench parts of South Island
Atmospheric river to drench parts of South Island
An incoming atmospheric river has prompted alerts for parts of the South Island, where some areas could be looking at a month's worth of rain in 48 hours.
Pedestrian killed outside Canterbury pie shop
Pedestrian killed outside Canterbury pie shop
A person has died after being hit by a vehicle while crossing the road outside a well-known Canterbury pie shop.
Compulsory Shakespeare proposed for senior students
Compulsory Shakespeare proposed for senior students
The draft Year 7-13 English curriculum proposes compulsory Shakespeare for senior secondary school students and spelling and keyboard lessons for children at intermediate schools.
Stranger accused of abducting and raping woman
Stranger accused of abducting and raping drunk woman
A young intoxicated woman says she was followed home and sexually assaulted by a stranger after hitting her head during a night out with friends in Christchurch.
Coalition holds slim lead in latest poll
Coalition holds slim lead in latest poll
The new RNZ-Reid Research Poll shows the political race has tightened since the election, but the coalition parties are still clinging on to a slim lead.
'Hard to say' why kea numbers on rise
'Hard to say' why kea numbers on rise
Keas are growing in numbers in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park.
Three dogs euthanised after fatal attack on 4-year-old
Three dogs euthanised after fatal attack on 4-year-old
The dogs that killed four-year-old Timothy Tu'uaki Rolleston-Bryan near Katikati on Friday have been euthanised.
Pay to pee trial proposed in Ashburton
Pay to pee trial proposed in Ashburton
Pay to use loos have been floated as a solution to combat the increasing vandalism of public toilets across Mid Canterbury.
Woman given anti-depressants after stroke
Woman given anti-depressants after stroke
A 69-year-old woman was treated for depression at her rest home, when she actually had a stroke.
Influencers promoting online casinos face crackdown
Influencers promoting online casinos face crackdown
Authorities have launched a crackdown on social media influencers promoting offshore online casinos, warning they face hefty fines if they fail to remove the illegal content.
Red Cross apology after 'shocking' overtaking attempt
Red Cross apology after 'shocking' overtaking attempt
Red Cross NZ has apologised after an overtaking attempt by a staff member in a branded car was caught on camera.
Greens call for PM to step in over Peters' comments
Greens call for PM to step in over Peters' comments
The Green Party is demanding the Prime Minister step in over statements made by Winston Peters, saying they have led to "immense" numbers of death threats against MP Benjamin Doyle.
F1 star 'touched' by Timaru school's book
F1 star 'touched' by Timaru school's book
Formula One star Lando Norris has won lifelong fans at a small Timaru primary school after he responded to a book they compiled in his honour.
Gang leader jailed over drug operation
Gang leader jailed over multimillion-dollar Christchurch drug operation
A Tribesmen gang leader who lived a lavish lifestyle, often travelling business class and driving expensive cars, has been handed a prison sentence in Christchurch.