Orana Park farewells lions
Three lions have been euthanised due to poor health, a Christchurch zoo says.
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Submerged Akaroa catamaran spotted close to shore
Submerged Akaroa catamaran spotted close to shore
New drone footage shows the stranded Black Cat Cruises catamaran submerged close to shore in a small rocky bay in Akaroa Harbour.
Full test scrapped in driver licensing changes
Full test scrapped in driver licensing changes
A shake-up for the driver licensing system is on its way, with changes the government says will make it a lot cheaper for those looking to get their licence.
New site to compare power bills
New site to compare power bills
The electricity market regulator will launch a new power bill comparison website next month in a bid to ensure the industry better serves consumers.
Government reveals new school report
Government reveals new school report
The government has unveiled a new style of school report it says will give families clearer information about their children.
Olympic rower just wants his gold medal back
Olympic rower just wants his gold medal back
A former Olympic rower hopes there is some honour among thieves after his gold medal was stolen from his Christchurch home while he was away for the weekend.
History awaits as Alcaraz, Djokovic meet in final
History awaits as Alcaraz and Djokovic meet in Australian Open final
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz meet in Sunday's Australian Open final with history in the balance, as the Serbian great chases a record 25th Grand Slam title.
England captain admits lying about nightclub incident
England captain admits lying about nightclub incident
England whiteball captain Harry Brook has admitted he lied about being on his own, when he was hit by a nightclub bouncer in Wellington on their New Zealand tour in November.
Jacqualine Wheeler confirmed as final victim of landslide
Jacqualine Wheeler confirmed as final victim of landslide
Jacqualine Suzanne Wheeler, 71, from Rotorua has been formally identified as a victim of the Mount Maunganui landslide.
More than 40 rescued before boat capsizes at Akaroa
More than 40 rescued before boat capsizes at Akaroa
A passenger aboard a tourist boat that ran aground outside Akaroa Heads on Banks Peninsula on Saturday says some on board were panicked and crying.
Hospital at fault over elderly woman's death
Hospital at fault over elderly woman's death
An elderly woman was given 10 times the prescribed saline solution in the hours before her death in Oamaru Hospital.
Hospital staff missed signs of sepsis - report
Christchurch Hospital staff missed signs of deadly sepsis - report
A woman who arrived at Christchurch Hospital's emergency department in acute pain died the next day after staff missed signs she had sepsis.
Latest poll shows boost for NZ First and Labour
Latest poll shows boost for NZ First and Labour
NZ First has climbed into third place in the latest RNZ poll, recording its strongest result in the Reid Research series in more than eight years.
Council staff visited landslide site hours before: camper
Council staff visited landslide site hours before: camper
A camper has spoken about efforts to raise the alarm, including a call to police three hours before a deadly slip at Mount Maunganui.
Fire restrictions lifted in Canterbury
Fire restrictions lifted in Canterbury
Enough rain has fallen for fire restrictions to be lifted in Canterbury, officials say.
SH90 in Otago closed overnight due to flooding
SH90 in Otago closed overnight due to flooding
State Highway 90 between Tapanui and Waikoikoi in South Otago is expected to remain closed overnight due to flooding.
USA overcome Black Sticks in hockey final
USA overcome Black Sticks in hockey final
The United States of America have won the Summer of Hockey tournament in Dunedin this afternoon.
Why is the internet pining for 2016?
Why is the internet pining for 2016?
Listening to Justin Bieber, perfecting your pout for the "dog filter", and casting a purplish haze over your pictures - why is the internet pining for the past?
Crews attend 'well ablaze' house fire in Dunedin
Crews attend 'well ablaze' house fire in Dunedin
Fire crews have extinguished a "well ablaze" fire at a home in Mosgiel this afternoon.
Kakanui Bridge work ‘encouraging’
Kakanui Bridge work ‘encouraging’
The Kakanui Bridge replacement project has moved into its final phase.