Nelson cordon lifted after hoax bomb threat forces evacuations
The cordons between Rutherford Street and Van Diemen Street in Nelson, as police deal with a suspicious item…
Shoplifter Angel Sweeney hides stolen loot in pram, takes six vacuums in two weeks
By Belinda Feek, Open Justice reporter of The affected retailers include Woolworths, Briscoes, Mitre 10 and Bunnings Photo:…
‘Cats are the bane of my life’: Claws out at candidate event
By Kira Carrington, Local Democracy Reporting Marlborough District Council candidate Barbara Faulls said the council could not enforce…
Councils expecting influx of rates help requests as households struggle with rising costs
Local Government Minister Simon Watts says a new policy to control rates rises would be taken to Cabinet…
Dunedin court hears closing arguments in case of prominent sportsman accused of injuring baby
The man is on trial at the Dunedin District Court. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon Warning – this…
What new investors are doing wrong, according to a property coach
Property data firm Cotality says investors seem to be returning to the property market in recent months. Photo:…
Fake astronaut scams lovestruck Japanese octogenarian out of thousands
By AFP Older people frequently fall prey to various forms of organised fraud. Photo: ABC News / Shaun…
Extra police deployed to Hawke’s Bay after serious gang-related incidents overnight
There were two serious assaults in Hawke’s Bay overnight. (File photo) Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi A Gang…
NRL live updates: NZ Warriors v Manly Sea Eagles
Warriors skipper James Fisher-Harris has an eye for the ball against Manly. Photo: Jeremy Ng/www.photosport.nz With Brisbane Broncos…
Argentina officials recover missing painting stolen by Nazis and seen in real estate photo
By Lucila Sigal and Juan Carlos Bustamante, Reuters The painting, a portrait of Contessa Colleoni by Italian artist…
Contentious dam hangs over Central Hawke’s Bay elections
The Makaroro River, in Central Hawke’s Bay, is the site of the proposed Ruataniwha Dam. Photo: LDR /…
Auckland Museum could cut up to 30 roles amid significant financial pressures
Auckland Museum. Photo: RNZ / Nick Monro Auckland Museum could see a reduction of up to 30 roles,…