Two injured in Canterbury crash involving police car
Two people were injured in a crash involving a police car on State Highway 1 in Canterbury this…
Wet, windy weather ends school holidays as rain sweeps north
A spell of wet and windy weather is due to close out the school holidays, with a complex…
How Kiwis are recycling wrong – and how many are punished for it
In Auckland and Christchurch – thousands of residents have been warned over repeated contamination of recycling bins in…
Christchurch religious figure pleads not guilty to sex crimes
A Christchurch religious figure has pleaded not guilty to more than a dozen sex-related and violence crimes. The…
Google AI directing hospital inquiries to Timaru café
A Timaru café’s phone has been ringing off the hook, but unfortunately, many aren’t seeking a top-notch toastie…
Crisis recovery café opens in the South Island
The first crisis recovery café in the South Island has officially opened today. Crisis Café Mana, designed to…
Crusaders scrap horses for matches at new Christchurch stadium
The Crusaders have confirmed its beloved horses will not be a part of matchday experiences at their new…
Mackenzie councillor questions new hirings
A Mackenzie councillor has questioned the need to hire a handful of support roles, accusing the organisation of…
Tenant preferred prison return over stay in ‘disgusting’ flat
A tenant at a rental in Christchurch has told the Tenancy Tribunal he would have “preferred to return…
Around 3000L of diesel stolen from Marton business
Police are investigating the theft of about 3000L of diesel from a Marton business this week. Sergeant Wayne…
Town left high and dry by water plant failure
Twizel’s water supply was cut off on Tuesday after a sudden shut-down of the treatment plant, leaving many…
Rangiora High takes stand against rugby premier competition
Rangiora High School has pulled out of the Crusaders region’s Miles Toyota First 15 Premiership this season, and…