Water service options still being considered
A Canterbury council is still weighing up its options for the future of its water services.
Thousands flock to South Island Agricultural Field Days
Thousands flock to South Island Agricultural Field Days
The rural township of Kirwee in Canterbury is buzzing as thousands filter through the farmgates for day one of the South Island Agricultural Field Days.
Vegetarian, vegan labelling would 'eliminate ambiguity' - advocates
Vegetarian, vegan labelling would 'eliminate ambiguity' - advocates
Clear vegan and vegetarian food labelling should be put into legislation so consumers can be confident that what they are buying really meets their dietary requirements, say NZ's vegetarian and vegan societies.
Man with chainsaw barricades himself in police station
Man with chainsaw barricades himself in police station
A man is in custody after smashing the front door of the Murupara Police Station, and barricading himself inside.
Lawyer fined for 'sloppy' slip-up in Covid-era baby case
Lawyer fined for 'sloppy' slip-up in Covid-era baby case
The “sloppy” use of a child’s name during an interview about the use of vaccinated blood in life-saving surgery has cost a lawyer $15,690.
Angry Aussie siblings booted from hotel over mattress demands
Angry Aussie siblings booted from hotel over mattress demands
A couple of Australian tourists caused such a stir at a Dunedin hotel in their search for a ‘‘firm mattress’’ that police were called.
Sex offender to be sent to South Island when released
Sex offender to be sent to South Island when released
Convicted sex offender James Parker has been refused parole for the fourth time - but the reasons for further delaying his release have been suppressed.
Death toll from South Korea wildfires rises
Death toll from South Korea wildfires rises
At least 18 people have died as multiple wildfires rage across parts of South Korea.
Assault charge for student who attacked teachers with scissors
Assault charge for student who attacked teachers with scissors
A student has been excluded and is now facing several criminal charges after he used a pair of scissors to assault two teachers at a Christchurch school.
Landlord to pay $14k over unlawful, unsafe rental
Landlord to pay $14k over unlawful, unsafe rental
A Christchurch landlord must pay almost $14,000 for housing vulnerable tenants in unsafe and unlawful conditions.
Drug-driving testing legislation passes despite concerns
Drug-driving testing legislation passes despite concerns
Legislation to allow roadside drug testing has passed its third and final reading in Parliament.
Pair allegedly pose as tradies to steal scaffolding
Pair allegedly pose as tradies to steal scaffolding
Two men allegedly posing as tradies were confronted by a homeowner after they entered his yard and started dismantling and removing scaffolding from around the property.
Multiple charges after stolen car seen at petrol station
Multiple charges after stolen car seen at petrol station
A woman was charged with drugs and dishonesty offending after an eagle-eyed officer spotted the stolen vehicle she was driving at a petrol station.
Palestinian Oscar-winner released after attack
Palestinian Oscar-winner released after attack
The Oscar-winning director of a documentary on the Israel-Palestinian conflict has been released from Israeli detention, a day after being injured and arrested during a raid by Israeli settlers.
Mongolian dinosaur 'takes weirdness even further'
Mongolian dinosaur 'takes weirdness even further'
Fossils unearthed in the Gobi Desert of Mongolia have revealed one of the oddest members of a rather strange group of dinosaurs.
Body cam trial for Auckland parking wardens
Body cam trial for Auckland parking wardens
Body cameras are being trialled for parking officers in Auckland, as the next line of defence against the aggression they face on the job.
Girl mistaken for adult given antipsychotics
11-year-old put in mental health facility was given antipsychotics
An 11-year-old girl who was mistaken for an adult, handcuffed and admitted to a mental health facility was given at least two doses of antipsychotic medication
Russia, Ukraine agree to sea, energy truce
Russia, Ukraine agree to sea, energy truce
The United States has reached deals with Ukraine and Russia to pause attacks at sea and against energy targets.
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Playwright looks to her ancestor to help others reflect
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Playwright looks to her ancestor to help others reflect
A Dunedin playwright who has penned a performance about her great, great, great, great, great grandmother hopes it will encourage audiences to examine their own ancestors’ stories.
Trump team scrambles over fallout from war plans group chat
Trump team scrambles over fallout from war plans group chat
The Trump administration is trying to contain the fallout after a magazine journalist disclosed he had been inadvertently included in a secret group discussion of highly sensitive war plans.