Elderly tenant awarded $4000 after eviction breach
An elderly tenant who complained to his landlords about the noise on the shared property - and said it was interfering with his afternoon naps - was told to "p*** off" if he was not happy with it.
Defiance and threats as fluoride deadlines loom
Defiance and threats as fluoride deadlines loom
Fourteen councils have been ordered to fluoridate some or all of their drinking water.
Fatal crash in Timaru District
Fatal crash in Timaru District
One person has died after a crash in the Timaru District.
Leaders to meet Trump amid alarm over Ukraine
Leaders to meet Trump amid alarm over Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron and British PM Keir Starmer travel to Washington next week amid alarm over US President Donald Trump's hardening stance towards Ukraine.
Cook Islands deal opens up Pacific to China: expert
Cook Islands deal opens up Pacific to China: expert
China will be able to establish a "significant strategic presence" in the Pacific due to its new deal with the Cook Islands, a security studies professor says.
Arrest after Kenmure Rd assault: police
Arrest after Kenmure Rd assault: police
One person has been arrested after an alleged assault sent another to Dunedin Hospital.
Gunman takes hostages at US hospital, officer killed
Gunman takes hostages at US hospital, officer killed
A man carrying a handgun and zip ties took hostages inside a Pennsylvania hospital, fatally shooting an officer and wounding five others, official say.
Pope Francis in 'critical' condition
Pope Francis in 'critical' condition
The Pope's health has deteriorated and for the first time the Vatican is describing his condition as "critical".
Police pleased with Electric Avenue crowds
Police pleased with Electric Avenue crowds
Christchurch police were generally pleased with the behaviour of Electric Avenue festival-goers over the two-day event.
Rest home workers worried cuts risk residents' safety
Rest home workers worried cuts risk residents' safety
Staff at Oceania Healthcare rest homes are worried plans to cut the number of nurses and caregivers rostered will put elderly residents' safety at risk.
China's military exercise in Tasman a 'serious threat'
China's military exercise in Tasman a 'serious threat'
China's activity in the Tasman Sea shows it wants to establish a permanent military presence in the Pacific - and NZ must prepare, an international relations expert warns.
Audit finds police officers illegitimately accessed files
Audit finds police officers illegitimately accessed files
Investigations have revealed around a quarter of police staff who accessed the national database for information about Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming's death did not have legitimate reasons to do so.
China begins second live firing incident in Tasman Sea
China begins second live firing incident in Tasman Sea
Minister of Defence Judith Collins said that China has launched a second live firing activity in the Tasman Sea.
Hamas releases new hostage body
Hamas releases new hostage body
Hamas has released a body it claimed to be that of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas, whose misidentification in a handover this week threatened to derail the fragile Gaza ceasefire deal.
Walk to Defeat MND takes next step
Walk to Defeat MND takes next step
About 200 New Zealanders are expected to take part in the nationwide event Walk to Defeat MND 2025.
Ukraine access to vital Starlink threat
Ukraine access to vital Starlink threat
Starlink provides crucial internet connectivity to war-torn Ukraine and its military.
Govt pledges $4.5m boost to QEII National Trust
Govt pledges $4.5m boost to QEII National Trust
A $4.5 million funding boost has been promised for conservation body QEII National Trust to support its partnerships with landowners to create protected pockets of land under covenants.
Togas out in force for annual party
Togas out in force for annual party
Dressed in their finest bedding, University of Otago students arrived in style to O-Week's flagship Toga Party.
Canada's PM hits out after ice hockey win
Canada's PM hits out after ice hockey win
Canada has beaten fierce ice hockey rivals the US 3-2 to win a riveting 4 Nations Face-Off final and close out a tournament high on political tension.
Man who stabbed Rushdie guilty of attempted murder
Man who stabbed Rushdie guilty of attempted murder
Hadi Matar, the man who stabbed and partially blinded novelist Salman Rushdie onstage in New York has been found guilty of attempted murder.