ACT candidate Paul Henry tells electorate to vote for a National MP
“Party vote ACT and constituency vote National” was ACT candidate Paul Henry’s pitch to his Blenheim audience –…
Sleet and snow hit Wellington, Dunedin police issue ice warning
Snow falling to low levels across parts of the eastern South Island has shut schools, closed several sections…
Cars slide off roads as cold snap brings snow to Christchurch, Dunedin
Snow falling to low levels across parts of the eastern South Island has closed several sections of state…
Coldest morning of winter ahead as snow to fall to sea level in south
Thursday morning is likely to be the coldest of winter for much of the country but, before that,…
Christchurch food truck operators sick of break-ins, beggars and abuse
Tomas Kubica has spent three years selling raclette cheese delicacies from his Christchurch food truck, but is increasingly…
Analysis: Richie Mo’unga and the return of the prodigal son
Analysis: Richie Mo’unga’s first game back in New Zealand was triumphant, as many expected, but what now of…
‘Eyesore’: Scenic Kaikōura beach spot ripped up by vandal
The Kaikōura District Council has hit out at whoever caused an “eyesore” at a scenic waterside spot, saying…
63yo man charged over historical sexual offending against boys
A 63-year-old man has been arrested in Christchurch over alleged historical sexual offending against boys. The man appeared…
New Hooker Valley suspension bridge opens in Aoraki Mount Cook
There is virtually no bridge too far for the man behind the new Hooker Valley suspension bridge at…
‘A giant dating game’: Where councils stand as merger deadline looms
The clock is ticking on the Government’s amalgamation deadline. Councils have until August 9 to find a merger…
Christchurch Catholic Diocese unveils plans for new $80m cathedral
The design of Christchurch’s new $80 million Catholic cathedral has been unveiled. The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament…
Two killed in overnight Auckland, Canterbury crashes
Two people have died, and another has been seriously injured after three separate single-vehicle crashes in Auckland, South…