Dog owner Sebastian Marinkovich fined after seal mauling on Tasman beach, loses bid to save pets from being destroyed
By Tracy Neal, Open Justice Reporter of Sebastian Marinkovich (right) and lawyer Tony Bamford in the Nelson District…
Rugby’s greatest rivalry confirmed: All Blacks will tour South Africa in 2026
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu of South Africa is tackled by Wallace Sititi, 2025 Photo: MICHAEL BRADLEY / AFP They’re calling…
Jonathan Larsen wins Kaipara mayoralty by slim margin
Jonathan Larsen has been the Deputy Mayor for the region. (File photo) Photo: RNZ / Peter de Graaf…
Man charged with manslaughter over disappearance of Jason Butler
Jason Butler went missing in the Raukūmara Ranges four years ago. Photo: Supplied A man has been charged…
Canterbury campground reported E.coli contamination three times in less than a year
Hamner Springs. Photo: 123RF A North Canterbury campground at the centre of a gastroenteritis outbreak has reported three…
Constellation Cup live updates: Silver Ferns v Australia
Liz Watson of Australia (left) in action during the first test match of the Constellation Cup series between…
NPC semifinal: Otago v Bay of Plenty
Sam Gilbert celebrates with Dylan Pledger. Photo: ActionPress Otago have booked their ticket to the NPC rugby final…
Lulu Sun upsets top seed to advance to final four in China
Lulu Sun in action. Photo: Alfredo Falcone/LaPresse/Photosport New Zealand tennis No.1 Lulu Sun has stunned top seed Anastasia…
Australian mining company buys part of famed Central Otago station
Bendigo Station in Central Otago. (File photo) Photo: RNZ / Cosmo Kentish-Barnes Australian mining company Santana Minerals has…
Government to build 82 more classrooms and a new school
Erica Stanford says money that was freed up through lower building costs is being reinvested in growth areas.…
Retailers back ACT’s proposal for ‘flexible’ credit card surcharges
The government announced in July a ban on surcharges on card payments in-store, such as payWave, from no…
Jury finds Jayden Meyer guilty of sexual violation of 15-year-old girl
By Hannah Bartlett, Open Justice Reporter of Jayden Meyer outside court following an appearance in 2022. (File photo…