StarJam closes due to funding woes
Disabled children's charity StarJam has closed, saying it cannot secure ongoing funding.
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'Judgy' Canterbury cat looking for new home
A Canterbury cat looking for her forever home has caused a small internet sensation with her "judgy" face.
Armed police raid property linked to Mongols MC gang
Armed police raid property linked to Mongols MC gang
Three gang associates have been arrested after armed police raided a Christchurch property linked to the Mongols MC, just days before the gang is set to hold an event to mark its fifth anniversary in the city.
3D-printed gun ban on the radar for police
3D-printed gun ban on the radar for police
The number of guns being made using 3D printers is on the rise in New Zealand as the technology improves, police say.
Man on trial for Yanfei Bao's murder sacks lawyers
Man on trial for Yanfei Bao's murder sacks lawyers
The man accused of murdering Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao has sacked his lawyers and is now representing himself at his High Court trial.
TVNZ staff called into meetings over planned job cuts
TVNZ staff called into meetings over planned job cuts
TVNZ staff whose jobs might be impacted by a proposed restructure have been invited to consultation meetings tomorrow.
Woman pleads for leniency after brother abused her children
Woman pleads for leniency after brother abused her children
A shattered mother pleaded for leniency as her younger brother was sentenced in a Nelson court after sexually abusing his four nieces and nephews, one of whom was an infant.
Victims urged to come forward in sextortion case
Victims urged to come forward in sextortion case
Oliver Kiesanowski posed online as a woman named Rebecca and connected with at least 17 victims in Christchurch between 2017 and 2023.
Public servants told to be 'neutral and professional'
Public servants told to be 'neutral and professional'
The new Public Service Commissioner has joined coalition voices in criticising a health official as "unprofessional" for characterising some ministerial work as "crap" in an internal email.
Assault in Auckland gay bar 'a hate crime'
Assault in Auckland gay bar 'a hate crime'
A man says he was assaulted in what he believes was a hate crime in a central Auckland gay bar, and that safe spaces for the rainbow community are disappearing.
Arrest after fire at Auckland mosque
Arrest after fire at Auckland mosque
Police have arrested a 19-year-old after a fire at a mosque in the Auckland suburb of New Lynn.
Principal says new lunch scheme may cost $60K
Principal says new lunch scheme may cost $60K
A Lower Hutt principal who is weighing up whether to continue with the school lunches programme next year says there are a lot of unknowns about the new scheme.
Unemployment at a near four-year high
Unemployment at a near four-year high
Unemployment has risen to a near four-year high as businesses shed staff and people stop looking for work.
Debate over Costello tobacco advice turns heated in Parliament
Debate over Costello tobacco advice turns heated in Parliament
Debate over who provided the advice on heated tobacco products to Associate Health Minister Casey Costello led to the Prime Minister being made to withdraw and apologise in Parliament this afternoon.
Police to delay next phase of mental health callout retreat
Police to delay next phase of mental health callout retreat
The second phase of the police's staged retreat from responding to mental crisis call-outs has been delayed after discussions with health officials.
Costello accuses ministry of 'undermining' tobacco plans
Costello accuses ministry of 'undermining' tobacco plans
Public servants have complained of "a chilling effect" on democracy after Associate Health Minister Casey Costello accused health officials of undermining her efforts.
Minister denies claims children left on their own after raids
Minister denies claims children left on their own after raids
The police minister says people claiming children were left on their own following police raids on homes in Ōpōtiki are "wrong".
Potential toxic fume exposure tally jumps
Potential toxic fume exposure tally jumps
The number of Christchurch Hospital staff who may have inhaled toxic fumes from a construction site has jumped to 84.
Vehicle stolen in alleged car-jacking found
Vehicle stolen in alleged Christchurch car-jacking found
Police have found the vehicle that was stolen during an alleged car-jacking in Christchurch on Saturday night.
Kiwi punters to bet big on Melbourne Cup
Kiwi punters to bet big on Melbourne Cup
The TAB says the Melbourne Cup is the biggest day for the New Zealand TAB by quite some margin, and Kiwi racing fans are expected to spend up to $30 million betting.