Bluff company fined $40k, banned from fishing for pāua
Permanent forfeiture of the vessel to be decided through Civil Court.
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Kura signal need for education development
Four kura keen to develop self-determined education for tamariki.
Construction trucks break onto a public park, use as a “shortcut” to the site for weeks
The Christchurch reserve now has muddied grass as a result of trucks commuting through it.
Police at second fleeing driver incident in 24 hours
The car was brought to a stop with road spikes, one was arrested.
Emergency services responding to incident on Lake Wānaka
A police spokesperson said someone was possibly missing in the water.
Dramatic police helicopter chase: Man steals car, dumps at BP station, steals another
The helicopter has been seen pursuing a car through Heathcote near the Port Hills.
Christchurch tram hits Uber Eats car parked by tracks
According to a witness, the driver received a standing ovation as he returned to his car.
Dairy owners can’t sell, can’t leave and want to quit the country after worker’s death
Mukesh Patel told his daughter to sell her dairy, as he aims to sell his after Christmas.
John MacDonald: Dear Adrian, where are these savings you talk about?
OPINION: Reserve Bank is out of touch with the ‘stop spending, start saving’ message.
Tend buys half stake in healthcare player
Online primary care provider buys into GP service Better Health.
'Unfathomably difficult time' - Family share heartbreak after Bexley dog walking death
The donations will go towards funeral costs and counselling for the family.
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.
Guilty: Drunk driver who killed grandmother admits causing crash
Brian Lewis also seriously injured two teenagers when he crossed centreline.
‘Insane’ price for Queenstown meal as city fills for $20m event
Queenstown got a taste of peak business this weekend.
Blue penguin killed by dog in Oamaru
Waitaki District Council has warned dog owners to keep animals leashed after the attack.
Watch: Lightning strike torches ute, man 'lucky to tell the tale'
The 20-year-old considers himself lucky to tell the tale.
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.
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.
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.
John MacDonald: What’s so bad about 16-year-olds voting?
OPINION: The Prime Minister personally wants to see the voting age lowered.
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.
Watch: The Celebrity Eclipse cruise ship arrives in Milford Sound
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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'.
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.
‘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.