SunLive – Councils of flood hit areas invest in barriers
The local makers of a temporary, reusable dam say it has the potential to protect homes, businesses and…
SunLive – Tauranga protest planned over move-on orders
Homeless people and their advocates are joining a protest against proposed new police powers they say will “further…
Alleged ‘ringleader’ charged with kidnapping and murder of Sydney grandfather Chris Baghsarian named
He was due to face the Blacktown Local Court on Thursday, according to NSW court records. Baghsarian, 85,…
NZ will not move up fuel alert level tomorrow, Willis says changes will not be sudden
Nicola Willis and Christopher Luxon announcing fuel support. Photo: Samuel Rillstone/RNZ The country will not be moving up…
Gravel trucks hit roads for Woodend Bypass
A small North Canterbury community says gravel trucks are pounding their narrow roads and causing safety concerns, as…
Former Anglican priest Jonathan Kirkpatrick sexually violated teen at Canterbury bach
Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon Former Anglican priest Jonathan Kirkpatrick can now be revealed as the man who…
Focus on boosting enrolment after government’s new voter restrictions – Electoral Commission
Karl le Quesne says the Commission is expecting increased numbers of special votes this election. Photo: RNZ /…
Politicians and defamation in an election year – How far can you go?
Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to media about social media posts made by his former partner. Photo: Marty…
Stadium scale-down aimed at securing more shows
Dunedin Venues Management Ltd (DVML) has unveiled plans for a Capacity Reduction System at Forsyth Barr Stadium. The…
Southern driver racks up 117 speeding offences in rental car
A woman driving a rental car hit speeds of 170kmh while racking up 117 speeding offences all over Otago…
Christchurch cancer drug campaigner dies aged 45
A Christchurch woman who advocated for the public funding of lifesaving cancer drugs has died aged 45. Vickie…
Politicians and defamation in an election year – How far can you go?
Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to media about social media posts made by his former partner. Photo: Marty…