Shootings, fires, and more: Alarming rise in cruel acts against protected birds
Nineteen incidents were recorded nationwide in the past three months.
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Military medals among items stolen in spate of Canterbury burglaries
Three separate incidents have been reported in the region since the start of the year.
Body of missing teenage swimmer found on Christchurch beach
The 19-year-old male went missing about 3pm yesterday.
Tiny town’s biggest sporting day in 120 years as it hosts Super Rugby’s greatest rivalry
Tiny Canterbury town of Kirwee counts down to kickoff between the Crusaders and Blues.
Search suspended for missing swimmer at Christchurch beach
Several people on the beach were spotted with binoculars.
Turkish Airlines' NZ flights: The airport that would roll out the welcome rug
The airline and Auckland Airport are coy on details.
Revealed: New Zealand’s most-stolen car last year
The Auckland region recorded the most vehicle thefts last year.
Editorial: New South Island Minister a welcome boost for underappreciated Mainlanders
EDITORIAL: New minister says he will bring a loud voice to the people of the south.
Search warrants executed in Christchurch after woman dies following Waikato brawl
The 42-year-old died after a violent brawl in broad daylight.
Prestigious boys' college cancels centenary celebrations amid sex abuse allegations
A former staff member faces 11 charges of sexual abuse against four boys.
Auckland murder-suicide ‘tragic example’ of family violence epidemic, says coroner
Coroner reveals details of violent relationship that ended in murder-suicide.
Air NZ apologises after Chch cat takes return trip to Oz
Mittens clocked up more than 11 hours of flying over two days.
‘Callous’: Thieves pinch bronze plaques from disaster memorial
More than 20 plaques have been stolen from the Ballantynes fire memorial in Christchurch.
Mayor hits back after Trump claims US split the atom
Trump appears to rewrite history while talking about US achievements at his inauguration.
QV figures: How much has your home lost since the market peak?
We can't say 'peak to trough' because we don't yet know if we have hit rock bottom.
Family rescued after getting into difficulty at Piha beach
Surf Lifesaving New Zealand is warning beachgoers to swim between the flags.
‘He wasn’t going anywhere': Elite cyclists' high-speed chase to collar bike thief
Professional cyclists took off after a $15k road bike was allegedly pinched.
Pigeons vs Prisons: Vertigo pulse system used as Corrections, AT battle bird poo deluge
Bringing Symterra to the skies: Government agencies face off against avian adversaries.
Editorial: The lessons of Lou Vincent
OPINION: The cricketer's fall from grace can teach us many lessons.
Second weekend whale stranding in South Island
30 pilots whales stranded in Golden Bay, and a beaked whale came ashore in Christchurch.
Pedestrian hit by vehicle in Christchurch Botanic Gardens
The vehicle involved was found and impounded by police.
Group defends use of racially-tiered ticketing prices for music event
The Human Rights Commission says it has received complaints about the event.
Confirmed - David Havili to lead Crusaders in 2025
The Crusaders will break with tradition this season, naming a back as captain.
Christchurch school wins $267k prize for sustainability innovation
Prize enables Te Pā to expand Puku Māra, promoting sustainability through indigenous knowledge.
Scooter rider critically injured in crash with car in Christchurch
Police have pleaded for motorists and the public to avoid the area.
‘Our hearts are broken’: Family, friends pay tribute to 17yo killed in Canterbury crash
Devastated mum says daughter's death an “incredible loss for so many people".
Woman allegedly steals car, crashes it on busy Christchurch road
Police spiked the car on Bealey Ave before it crashed. The woman is in hospital.
Charity close to man‘s heart to gain from 1000km cycle ride from Cape Rēinga
A child charity saved Nuk Korako's family being split up, he's now raising funds for it
Man charged with attempted kidnapping in Christchurch
A young person said a man tried to get them into his vehicle.
Revealed: Crusaders to announce new captain
Scott Barrett's replacement will be announced on Wednesday.
Young broadcasting student one of two killed in crash with power pole
Police believe high speeds were a factor in the crash.
New home consents up in November but down 12% annually
House-building costs only rose 1.1% in 2024, well below 2022′s increases.
The Sapphire Merchant: From pebbles on a beach to $90,000 gemstones
A fruitless search for a special sapphire led Gemma Brain to launch a gemstone company.