Citizen's arrest of robber foiled when cops said let him go
Mike Creedy saw four men running after a thief and 'took a few steps' to stop him.
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Suspended Oranga Tamariki staff still paid two years after child facility closed
Child protection agency closed 10-bed Te Oranga care and protection house in June 2021.
Woman missing for eight weeks likely died within a day of last sighting, report finds
Shirley Warrington was found in dense bush eight weeks after she went missing.
Drugs and a shoebox full of cash: Gang chief gets 12 years in prison
Police op targeted gang's nationwide distribution of meth and other drugs.
Retirement company's new village gains consent; ex Cabinet minister joins board
New director has 'vast financial and economic skills and experience'.
Four youths brought down from roof of Oranga Tamariki facility
A group of youths have been on the roof of an Oranga Tamariki facility since yesterday.
Restaurant with no set opening hours or menu booming
'It’s very unique and he hasn’t put up prices since 2014.'
'Tour de force' in heritage restoration wins Property Council award
Sensitive refurbishment and amalgamation of the buildings takes prize.
Hello Foods receivership: Creditors claim $20m, liquidators called in
"We lost a lot of money."
Contagious patient's $62 Uber ride home: Hospital said no to free taxi
An RSV patient spent $62 on an Uber home after arriving at hospital in an ambulance.
Cathay chooses Christchurch for seasonal return but no free flights for South Island
Christchurch will be the airline’s first seasonal route since the pandemic.
No power in some households, high prices in others
Our most vulnerable and cash-strapped NZers are paying around 15 per cent more for power.
'Incredibly cruel': Investigation launched over intimate school video
A parent from one of the schools called the sharing of the video 'designed to shame'.
Married couple killed in triple-fatal crash had only recently moved to South Island
Donna Young and her husband Christopher Young were killed in the triple-fatal crash.
‘Traumatic’: Five killed in 'horrendous' crashes on Canterbury roads
Police are investigating the scene of the crash on Main North Rd, Sefton.
NZ's biggest builders: The contenders with $100m-plus workloads
They're nipping at the heels of the biggest operators.
Frank Film: All roads lead home for musician Adam McGrath
The film takes a deep dive into McGrath's musical journey.
Retired house inspector faces $700k liability on decade-old report
A former house inspector could be liable for half of a $700,000 leaky home claim.
Two people confirmed dead after car, school bus crash in rural Canterbury
St John is treating several patients, people in the car have been injured, police say.
Real estate agent fined over cracked wall, $84k fix
Agent with unblemished record received information about concern with the wall.
'Go Hard!': Tall Ferns star sends message to team after Canterbury car crash
The Tall Ferns camp have been buoyed by Goulding's message to her teammates.
Patched over: Entire Rebels MC chapter become Comancheros
Sudden move sends shockwaves through the underworld and gang tension fears mount.
Three areas where REINZ sees recovery: House price changes
Auckland is now at $995,000, the third month in a row its median is below $1m.
Dog shot and killed by police after seriously injuring person
The incident triggered a heavy police turnout in Bryndwr.
Builder caught using unconsented Chinese roofing product; other homes could be affected
The owners only discovered the switch when the paint began deteriorating.
Oranga Tamariki 'fraud': Pair charged with $2 million scam
Pair also face charge of money laundering $791,500.
Holden back the years: Kiwi dad buys back his first car - 22 years after he sold it
For decades he wondered what happened to it. Now he's miraculously been reunited.
Tears, fears, and too many beers: A typical day in court
Some beg for mercy. Some are bored. Kurt Bayer spends a day in court.
Air Force plans Spitfire flypast for centenary celebration
Spitfire will take off from Ōhakea and fly to Wellington before returning north.
'Sense of entitlement': Man sexually abused young girl for years
The man stood in the dock, sighing as the judge outlined his offending.
Christchurch to welcome winter with light displays, music and fireworks
Tīrama Mai offers a host of events to celebrate Matariki.
Frank Film: Finding a new community
Mike Moss and Alison Locke have returned to Christchurch’s Avon Loop Red Zone, soaking up memories of their former home. Video / Frank Film
No rules to fight gang trouble at medical facilities
Te Whatu Ora admits it does not record gang conflicts at hospitals so there is no data.