Tubby Hansen seeks Christchurch mayoralty for 19th time in 2025 race
Former Christchurch Mayor Sir Hamish Hay with Queen Elizabeth II. Photo / Supplied In his debut mayoral campaign…
Woman banned from owning animals after starving puppy found with bullet in leg, 100 fishbones in stomach
Patchy was put down after the pet pitbull cross was discovered emaciated, with a bullet lodged in its…
Employees filmed themselves having ‘shameless’ sex in UK pizza shop
“They’ve made no attempts to hide the fact they’re in Pizza Express or they’re employees there. It’s shameless…
Fires in Canterbury: Springfield, Southbridge blazes wreak havoc amid wind watch
The fire in Southbridge covered at least 30ha, and the blaze in Springfield was over at least 10ha.…
One person critical after being trapped following serious crash in Ellerslie, Auckland
Police said one person has been critically injured and another person seriously injured. One person has been transported…
Danny Livingstone shoots dog, Brownie, in car parked at supermarket
Both charges carry a maximum prison sentence of five years’ jail. ‘Barked in distress’ It was 11.45am on…
Man charged after gun fired in Hobsonville supermarket carpark, police hunt for more offenders
The spokesperson said this was an “isolated incident” and wanted to reassure the Hobsonville community there was no…
Person critically injured in crash between truck and car, road closed
A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said they sent two ambulances, one manager and one rapid response vehicle…
Rugby Championship: Springboks captain Siya Kolisi’s tribute to time in NZ with Ardie Savea’s family
The All Blacks called the two rugby powerhouses’ friendship “iconic”. Ahead of the Rugby Championship blockbuster at Eden…
Wellington BP petrol station ram raid ends in Cannons Creek crash an hour later
They said they used a car to smash through the front doors, but the alleged robbers were not…
Armed Offenders Squad arrest man in Far North after alleged threats with shotgun
Because of reports the person had a firearm, the Armed Offenders Squad was deployed, he said. A man…
What it’s like at Lakestone Lodge in Twizel, New Zealand
Lakestone Lodge sits alone above the water, blending into the dry grass of the surrounding hills, and its…