Hundreds of pāua illegally taken from Kaikōura coast
More than 400 pāua were illegally gathered on Kaikōura’s south coast Photo: Supplied / MPI More than half…
Council’s ‘discount’ on dog fees hides price hike
A dog registration renewal notice seemed to promote a discount for early payment, but the wording was misleading.…
Amusement rides well-regulated, engineer who signed off ferris wheel that lost part says
A ferris wheel at the Illuminate Light & Sound Experience in Christchurch. Photo: Illuminate Light & Sound Experience…
Two police officers killed, one injured after shooting in Australia
Australian police at the scene near Porepunkah where three officers were shot. Photo: ABC/Annie Brown Two police officers…
Norwegian cheese company funds intensive OCD treatment in NZ
Open Closed Doors co-founder Megan Jones called to ask how the Bergen programme worked, and was delighted when…
Auckland entertainer Cole Johnston in court over rape, grooming charges
Cole Johnston. Photo: Supplied A trial date has been set for Auckland entertainer Cole Johnston, accused of rape…
Australia to expel Iranian ambassador over antisemitic attacks
By Courtney Gould and Joshua Boscaini for ABC News Anthony Albanese says Iran was behind the attack on…
Government touts $30 billion increase in total value of infrastructure projects in last quarter
Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says the spending is “great news” for the construction industry and wider economy. Photo:…
What’s behind the spate of gang shootings in Levin?
Levin is Horowhenua’s largest town. Photo: Police have flooded to the town of Levin after five gang shootings…
Man arrested after approaching Christchurch school girls, asking for inappropriate favours
Police were first notified on 4 August of the man approaching school girls in the Merivale and St…
Wellington City Council reveals plan for homelessness and safety issues in Newtown
Homelessness is reaching “desperate levels” in Newtown, locals say. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii Wellington City Council has…
The law student who took on Auckland Transport over speed bumps and won
The raised pedestrian crossing on The Parade, Bucklands Beach. Photo: Google Maps / Screenshot A 20-year-old law student…