Unemployment now at a nine-year high
Some 160,000 people are now without jobs - the highest number since 1994.
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North Otago council accepts Crown intervention
North Otago council accepts Crown intervention
The Waitaki District Council has agreed to accept Crown intervention after its standalone water services delivery plan was rejected last month.
Owner open to changing Nazi exhibit in Geraldine
Owner open to changing Nazi exhibit in Geraldine
The owner of a South Canterbury museum featuring a controversial Nazi exhibit says he's open to making changes to the display.
Three structures lost to raging fire near Darfield
Three structures lost to raging fire near Darfield
Multiple structures have been destroyed by fire as firefighters battle a blaze in Canterbury's Selwyn district.
Jetty fundraiser reaches its goal
'A substantial amount of money': Jetty fundraiser reaches its goal
All 787 planks on the restored Governors Bay jetty have now been sponsored, marking the end of an eight-year fundraising campaign.
Teen took own life after mental health struggle
Teen discharged from Christchurch hospital took own life after porn triggered mental health struggle
A teenager's suicide has highlighted the dangers of children being exposed to pornography and sexualised online interactions, a coroner has found.
NZ’s biggest new gold mine project reaches milestone
NZ’s biggest new gold mine project reaches milestone
Santana Minerals has formally lodged a fast-track application for New Zealand’s biggest new gold project in more than four decades.
Tramper found dead near river
Tramper found dead near river
A woman has been found dead on the West Coast after failing to return from a tramping trip.
Council using sheep to combat Port Hills' fire risk
Council using sheep to combat Port Hills' fire risk
Christchurch City Council is trialling sheep as a way to combat fire risk in the Port Hills.
Simon Dallow to leave 1News at Six
'Years of service': Simon Dallow to leave 1News at Six
Simon Dallow will step down from his post as presenter of 1News at Six at the end of the month, after nearly 20 years in the seat.
Police seize 31 guns in Canterbury illegal hunting sting
Police seize 31 guns in Canterbury illegal hunting sting
Police have seized more than 30 firearms and suspended the licences of six people after an investigation into illegal hunting in North Canterbury.
Finding strength and growing confidence with every step
Finding strength and growing confidence with every step
Only a month ago 38-year-old Christchurch father Jeremy Keen felt disgusted to look at his body.
30,000 breath tests falsified
'There was no pressure': Police rule out review despite 30,000 breath tests falsified
Police say there was "no pressure" on staff to meet alcohol breath test targets and have ruled out reviewing how they are applied, after it was revealed 30,000 tests had been falsified.
Record-breaking summer expected at airport
Record-breaking summer expected at Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport is preparing for a record-breaking number of international passenger arrivals this summer.
Court ends bid to establish business park
Court ends bid to establish business park
A bid for a Canterbury business park at the centre of a long-running dispute between neighbours has failed.
Family’s farm legacy draws to a close
Christchurch family’s farm legacy draws to a close
It is the end of an era for the Shields family, who have lived on a Christchurch tomato farm for more than 100 years.
Auckland FC top A-League after win against Adelaide
Auckland FC top A-League after win against Adelaide
Auckland FC have risen to the top of the A-League with a 2-1 home win over Adelaide United at Go Media Stadium.
Black Caps dismiss England early in final one-dayer
Black Caps dismiss England early in final one-dayer
England have set New Zealand a run chase of 223 runs for victory at Wellington in the final one-dayer of their three-match series.
PM warns NZ should advance national interests
PM warns NZ should advance national interests
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the change in the trading environment has been a "wake-up call" for many countries.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown sworn in, lashes out
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown sworn in, lashes out
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown and the city's 19 councillors were sworn into office on Friday evening.