Sea lion steals picnic spot
10 min ago A sun smart sea lion threw shade on a Dunedin family by gatecrashing their picnic.
Cyclist hit by car critically injured
11:31 AM Dark, foggy conditions on Wednesday morning may have been a factor in the crash, police say.
Milk factory fined for river spills
A cream spill into the Hokitika River was one of seven consent breaches in 15 months.
Goodbye Blue
OPINION: Joe Bennett sat with his dying dog Blue running his thumb up the bony groove between his eyes. He'd always loved that.
Liquor store tycoon's palatial mansion
While a bottle store company was investigated for exploiting staff, its owners made lavish plans.
Arrest for drugs and firearms offences
Armed police descended upon a Christchurch property after receiving reports of a man with a firearm.
Focus on youth suicide 'ageist'
High rates of suicide among men aged over 85 have been linked to loneliness and poverty.
Police chopper 'lasered' twice
The Eagle has been in the city for two days, but its already been "lasered" and prompted a noise complaint.
'Blatant attack' on property rights
An elderly West Coast man will lose 70 per cent of his farm after it was classed as a significant natural area.
Protesters barricade coastal road
Coastal occupation intensifies as breakaway group blocks road to protect sacred sites.
Electoral return investigation drags on
Police have contacted defeated mayoral candidate John Minto over Christchurch mayor's electoral return.
Go-ahead for new Pak'n Save
A supermarket opposed by city council planners has been given the go-ahead.
Kaikōura recycling efforts in vain
Kaikōura residents thought they were helping save the planet. But their recycling was being dumped.
Cops spot ambulance joyrider
Drunk student revellers have caused major headaches for St John in Dunedin, including one filmed riding the back of an ambulance.
Disorder as Dunedin students return
One man jumped on a police van used by the alcohol prevention team and smashed a window.
Soldiers' Block back on the table
12:00 PM The $7.3m proposal includes a war experience and cafe, a movie theatre, and a creative shared hub.
Surviving five years in captivity
Former hostage Terry Waite will be in Rangiora next week to talk about surviving five years in captivity.
Ratepayers being pumped by spendathon
OPINION: Suburban spendathon and aquatic overload are driving up rates.
Cathedral work could start in weeks
Up to 100 workers and 40 heavy vehicles daily could be on the wrecked cathedral site.
Can Development Christchurch deliver momentum?
Development Christchurch seems another lacklustre rebuild agency. But did the council ever release it to do its job?
Buildings demolished on stadium site
Some of the last buildings on the Christchurch stadium site are being demolished.
Quake laws could be scrapped early
Christchurch has reached a "tipping point" which may see full control pass back to the city council.
Goodbye Blue
OPINION: Joe Bennett sat with his dying dog Blue running his thumb up the bony groove between his eyes. He'd always loved that.
Tax cuts - a tool of the past?
OPINION: Simon Bridges thinks tax cuts will help put National back in power. We think they're a tool from a very different age.
Ratepayers being pumped by spendathon
OPINION: Suburban spendathon and aquatic overload are driving up rates.
Sir Elton's juggernaut continues
OPINION: Sir Elton John remains one of the highest-earning musicians, 50 years after his first big hit.
Capability has passed me by
OPINION: How come some people have useful skills? I must have missed those classes at school.
Liquor store tycoon's palatial mansion
While a bottle store company was investigated for exploiting staff, its owners made lavish plans.
Liquor store owner 'exploited staff'
Super Liquor franchises owned by millionaire property owners failed to pay staff the minimum wage.
Ratepayers being pumped by spendathon
OPINION: Suburban spendathon and aquatic overload are driving up rates.
'Dunedin should pay' - mayors
Central Otago and Queenstown's mayors want the Dunedin City Council to stump up cash towards a $400 million electricity lines upgrade.
Cathedral work could start in weeks
Up to 100 workers and 40 heavy vehicles daily could be on the wrecked cathedral site.
No test regrets for Astle
Cricket fans are shocked by Todd Astle's retirement from test cricket, but he says his heart is no longer in it.
Barrett in doubt for derby
A knee injury could sideline Crusaders skipper Scott Barrett against Highlanders.
Crusaders to hold reunion
All 240 players who have represented the Crusaders are invited to celebrate the team's rich 25-year history this week.
Snowboarder's cancer fight
Trev Ponting has been a friend and mentor to many Kiwi snowboarders - now they want to bring him home to beat brain cancer.
Inaugural Banks Peninsula Festival
Easygoing vibes, home brew beer and live music will charm crowds when thousands pile into the grounds this weekend.
9th quake memorial service
The civic service will feature a minute of silence, poetry and a river of flowers.
Keeping fit while travelling
Signing up to running events not only keeps you active, but means you can explore places you might otherwise miss.
NZ's best summer pics
Amateur photographers spent summer searching for the perfect shot. Here are the winners.
