'You better pay up boy': Drug debter intimidated by hired thug
Lured to a drug deal, kidnapped and threatened, victim then has gear stolen.
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'No cancer': Doctor censured after failing to tell patient of diagnosis
The patient Joshua Linder has since died.
John MacDonald: When it comes to mental health, the Government is failing us
Delay in the decision on future of Hillmorton in-patient mental health unit.
‘Insane’ price for Queenstown meal as city fills for $20m event
Queenstown got a taste of peak business this weekend.
Watch: Lightning strike torches ute, man 'lucky to tell the tale'
The 20-year-old considers himself lucky to tell the tale.
Gone in three months: Kiwi victims lose $9m to brazen scammers
Scammer have drained nearly $9m from victims in the last three months.
Police reviewing CCTV footage after albatross eggs disappear from DoC site
DoC is working with authorities after albatross eggs disappear.
Police arrest 70 year old man for poaching using night vision
Livestock was shot and killed from a public road using thermal optical equipment.
Infrastructure report: A record pipeline of road and rail projects
Michael Wood is aiming to decarbonise the country’s transport system.
Christchurch dog-walker dies eight days after being allegedly stabbed by teen
The man was walking his dog when allegedly stabbed multiple times by an 18-year-old.
Mother shakes head in court as son accused of hospital fire denied bail
Psychiatric services can't care for man and police say no to bail so prison only option.
Thunderstorms threaten: Snow, rain and gales as polar, sub-tropical jet streams merge
Heavy rain, possibly turning to thunderstorms, along with strong gusts are forecast.
'What are you going to do about it?": Shoplifter to store manager
James Dean Weir was a prolific shoplifter until he was caught and sentenced to jail.
John MacDonald: What’s so bad about 16-year-olds voting?
OPINION: The Prime Minister personally wants to see the voting age lowered.
Police dog handler’s car stolen: Man appears in court; remanded in custody
A 28-year-old is accused of stealing patrol car after being bitten by police dog.
The NZ destinations listed on Travel + Leisure’s top 50
One for planning ahead, NZ was one of the top long-haul destinations on the list.
Christchurch City Council urged to take lead on beach dog problems
There have been 12 dog attacks on animals and people in Greater New Brighton.
Sophie Elliott’s mother Lesley dies
Founder of the Sophie Elliot Foundation dies, aged 76.
Christchurch dog walkers reclaim Bexley Reserve
Some residents have felt uneasy since a man was stabbed multiple times.
Three Waters 'the right thing to do’ - Grant Robertson
Government will press ahead with plans for co-governance in Three Waters reforms.
'Vast' infrastructure plans hit big cost speed bump
An action plan for building New Zealand’s vital infrastructure will be out shortly.
Overly amorous couple caught in the act in Dunedin
Couple warned by cops after allegedly having intercourse at well-known Dunedin locations.
Celebrity Eclipse: The White Lotus arrives in New Zealand with bonus waves
Celebrity Eclipse returns to New Zealand.
Killer's nurse attack revealed: Why it took six months for police to act
Police defend length of time it took to charge man who went on to kill.
St Bede’s College principal calls it quits after two decades
Justin Boyle said the decision was prompted by 'a combination of thoughts'.
Has record been broken for sale of Dunedin's most expensive home?
Bishopgrove has been on the market since 2019.
John MacDonald: End of the road for Waka Kotahi ads?
OPINION: The best thing they could do is spend money on median barriers.
Dunedin shoplifter behind bars after $1000 wine heist
Letiecia Terry Wilson was caught with stolen property and drug paraphernalia in her car.
Christchurch man arrested after stealing police car
The arrest comes after a number of search warrants were carried out on Monday morning.
‘You could jet boat down the road’: Canterbury forest town flash-flooded
One farmer is left struggling after losing $80,000 in crops due to the flood waters.
Injured driver crawls 50 metres to safety after crashing down a bank
The crash occurred in the rural district of Little River just after 9pm on Sunday.
Christchurch primary school teacher ‘shaken’ after intruder breaks into school
Police are investigating, the school has confirmed.
Scott Robertson moves closer to England rugby job - report
"Positive disruptor" - Scott Robertson gets remarkable endorsement for England coach.
US businessman frustrated with Arrowtown winery delays
Consent application will take almost a year and cost more than $100,000.