Heavy rain, severe gales to impact South Island, lower North
Multiple warnings and watches have been issued with heavy rain and strong winds forecast to lash most of…
More jail time for Christchurch pair over tax fraud
Two Christchurch offenders have had additional prison time added to their sentences after admitting to a large-scale tax…
‘Green’ loan to help beachside village at risk of rising seas
A North Canterbury council has secured a “green” loan to support its efforts to adapt to coastal erosion.…
Job seeker programme goes ‘quiet’ after funding slashed
A Kaikōura job programme has made just one sustainable placement since July, as the reality of a Government…
Calls for information after decapitated dolphin found near Kaikōura
The Department of Conservation is appealing for information from the public after a decapitated dolphin was found on…
Stolen sculpture allegedly turned into scrap metal, man charged
A man has been charged in relation to the theft of a bronze sculpture from a Christchurch community…
Pedestrian critical after being struck by train in Timaru
A pedestrian has been critically injured after being struck by a train on a rail bridge in Timaru…
Gang pad in Christchurch targeted in attempted firebombing
A gang pad in Christchurch was hit by an attempted firebombing this morning. Police said “flammable projectiles” were…
Mayor takes aim at zero rate rise
Candidates promising a zero rate rises are ”living in la la land”, says Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon. Speaking…
Split Enz to reunite for first time in almost 20 years
Legendary Kiwi band Split Enz will reunite for the first time in almost 20 years. The group were…