Thieves saw off, steal most of newly-installed table at DOC campsite
A 3m macrocarpa picnic table at a Department of Conservation campground in Wairarapa was installed for just two…
Teen arrested after attempted $20k clothing theft at Auckland store
A 16-year-old has been arrested after allegedly attempting to steal more than $20,000 worth of clothing from an…
Fallen trees close roads and hit powerlines
Windy conditions around the Otago and Southland regions are bringing trees crashing down affecting powerlines. In Riversdale, strong…
‘Rob didn’t need to die’: Dunedin man jailed for causing partner’s death
A Dunedin man has been jailed for causing the death of his partner and shattering a family’s lives.…
Christchurch daycare incident: Children reportedly injured by chemical burns, emergency services cordon off area
Multiple children have reportedly suffered chemical burns at a Christchurch daycare centre this afternoon. Police confirmed staff were…
Springboks star gets 12-match suspension for eye gouge against Wales
South Africa star Eben Etzebeth was suspended for 12 matches overnight for eye gouging against Wales last weekend.…
Christchurch school launches internal probe over mouldy lunches
One of the meals. Photo: Supplied / Haeata Community Campus The Christchurch school at the centre of a…
Parts of the country set to hit 30C: ‘Looking really great’
MetService is forecasting a lovely weekend for most of the country following a week that “had it all”…
Inland Revenue error means incorrect tax for thousands
More than 4000 people have been affected by an Inland Revenue error that could have meant they paid…
Letter from a sex offender: How an Auckland abuser tried to bribe his victim out of pursuing justice
He then offered her $5000 to drop the case. The letter left Claire shaking, sickened and “totally disgusted”.…
Three arrests after drugs and guns seized in Masterton sting
Three men have been charged with selling cannabis and possession of cannabis for supply, following an operation targeting…
Trump hires new architect for White House ballroom amid clashes over project
By Kristen Holmes and Samantha Waldenberg, CNN An excavator works to clear rubble after the East Wing of…