One person has died following a truck crash in Wairoa Valley, Tasman District, this morning. Police were notified at 9.40am that a logging truck had crashed on Wairoa Gorge Road. The driver was ...

Burwood Councillor Kelly Barber has confirmed he will seek another term on the Christchurch City Council. Barber, who represents the ward as an independent, said it had been a privilege to serve the ...

Hornby Councillor Mark Peters has confirmed he will seek re-election in this year’s local body elections. Peters said it had been a rewarding time delivering key projects for the Hornby community, ...

Emergency services responded to a two-vehicle crash involving a car and a bus on Hills Road in the suburb of Edgeware this evening. St John was notified of the incident at 5:34pm and dispatched two ...

A new era for government science research begins today with the launch of Earth Sciences New Zealand, a new public research institute formed through the merger of GNS Science and NIWA. The ...

One person has died following an incident in Wai-iti, south-east of Wakefield, this morning. Acting Nelson Bays Area Commander Senior Sergeant Martin Tunley said that at around 9.40am, emergency ...

A Christchurch woman has been sentenced to four months home detention for a series of immigration offences involving the exploitation of a Thai national. Ava Young, also known as Marissa James Carr ...

The Government has announced new coward punch offences to ensure harsher penalties for attackers who strike unsuspecting victims with a single blow, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said. “A ‘coward ...

Christchurch-based company Trinity Employment Services remains under investigation after the release of a six-monthly liquidation report revealed ongoing concerns about possible breaches of the ...

Christchurch City Council has adopted a new set of rules aimed at reducing alcohol-related harm, particularly in vulnerable areas. The Local Alcohol Policy (LAP), approved by the Mayor and councillors ...

The Lyttelton Arts Festival is about to kick off with a whole lot of palaver. Scores of local talent will be performing over the 17-day festival through dance, theatre, music, and comedy. Comedian ...

The Government is making it easier for police to punish shoplifters and is introducing stronger penalties for low-level theft, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Associate Justice Minister Nicole ...