Wobbly, happy and healthy newborn giraffe arrives at Christchurch's Orana Wildlife Park
The little giraffe is the first born at the zoo in eight years - but its birth comes tragically just days after the death of the park's last breeding bull giraffe.
Out of this world tribute as asteroids named after famous Kiwi musicians
It's a long way from Dunedin - Otago musicians The Chills and Anthonie Tonnon now have their names hurtling through space.
Dutch woman awarded distinguished medal for efforts to help expat community
Annie van der Dussen, 73, received the award from her home country in recognition of almost 40 years of "tireless work".
Woman stabbed in bed by partner of 40 years after night of drinking and cards
Lua’Ai Lavea repeatedly stabbed his partner with a kitchen knife before pouring petrol everywhere in a bid to end it all.
Woman linked to neighbourhood dispute faces more charges
Sharyn Shepherd, at the centre of a dispute involving the killing of cats and a car’s tyres being slashed, is facing new theft and fraud charges.
Police scramble to arrest egg-throwing man
The man pelted the front of the police station with eggs while demanding to be arrested.
Five arrested after police raid flat over suspected drugs and firearms
Residents woke up to the sound of sirens and armed police swarming the flat where a search warrant was executed.
Deportee who allegedly flew to Christchurch without permission could be sent back to Auckland
A judge may consider granting bail for a man to return to Auckland after he allegedly flew to Christchurch last week without a lockdown exemption – but only if he poses no risk.
Gloriavale teacher facing assault charges declines legal help
A Gloriavale teacher accused of allegedly assaulting four children has declined to have legal representation saying “the Lord is helping me”.
Key highway between West Coast and Canterbury reopened
The Arthur’s Pass route between the West Coast and Canterbury had been closed since Monday due to a slip.
SPCA desperate for fosterers as busy kitten season hits
The SPCA is calling on Kiwis to become feline foster parents over the summer during what is expected to be one of the busiest kitten seasons yet.
Doctor who ran mask campaign quits after refusing mandated vaccine
Sophie Febery says others in her Mid-Canterbury town are "in a similar position to me and fear for their jobs".
Kiwis happy to recycle, but feeling flat about meaningful climate action
Many respondents in a new survey feel New Zealand is too small to have any real impact on the planet.
Crews dampen down scrub fire in North Canterbury
Traffic management is in place on State Highway 1 between Kekerengu and Waipapa Bay while fire crews continued to dampened down hot spots after an overnight scrub fire.
New campaign aims to entice Christchurch residents to visit Waimakariri region
Vineyards, golf courses, cycle trails and two national parks. Waimakariri wants New Zealanders to discover the district's hidden gems.
Opponents want more information on waste-to-energy plant
A group opposing a $350m waste-to-energy plant in Waimate say the company behind the proposal, South Island Resource Recovery Ltd has not provided enough information for local people to make an informed decision.
Event sector welcomes proposal for pandemic insurance
Events organisers say a Government-backed insurance proposal would allow them to confidently plan for major events, rather than constantly preparing for the worst.
Māori are so much more than numbers
Every number represents whānau, kaumātua, tamariki – loved ones – but there is much work to be done to protect them from Covid-19. Iwi must be part of the solution, says Lisa Tumahai.
A reflection on war that somehow conjures beauty
OPINION: “beyond the hum of the bees in my wisteria you can hear the grey warbler. ... its song the signature note of the spring in these parts.”
Mourning the death of a delusion
OPINION: in the last week we’ve also realised there are a whole lot of new living-with-Delta questions we’d been conveniently not thinking about.
It's time to wield the vaccine pass stick
OPINION: The 90 per cent double-dosed milestone "should see the spectre of lockdowns consigned to history".
Popular bar succumbs to Covid restrictions
He wanted to bring a lively neighbourhood pub to the centre of a city, but that dream has been dashed as the impact of Covid-19 shut the doors.
Christchurch hospo group suffers Covid collapse, buyers sought for three venues
Ongoing pressures from Covid-19 caused the businesses to become insolvent, liquidator says.
Daughter's food intolerance inspired sheep milking success
When Matt and Tracey Jones' youngest daughter was diagnosed with dairy intolerance, they went looking for an alternative.
Ongoing uncertainty over Covid-19 rules leads to frustration in the south
The Government’s extension of Covid-19 restrictions has scuppered hopes that the rules could be relaxed in the South Island soon.
NZ space industry rockets away amid concerns about military payloads
A second launch site is on the cards for our $1.7 billion space industry where harvesting data from satellites is big business.
Cantabrians encouraged to 'make the most' of Cup and Show week, just not in person
Spectators won't be allowed in, but it's hoped Cantabrians will still dress up and hit the champagne breakfasts.
New $4.2 million artificial hockey and football fields being built in Rolleston
If all goes to plan, the new fields will be used by Selwyn's football and hockey clubs during next year's winter sports season.
Pressure mounting on Canterbury coaches Reuben Thorne and Mark Brown
The co-coaches have mustered an 8-8 record since taking over last year, making the 9 titles Canterbury won between 2008-2017 seem an age ago.
Otago league heroes win in Canterbury for first time since 1929
Southerners celebrate a seven tries to five victory, but lost the South Island premiership on points differential.
'I never wanted to be an All Black' – Ethan Blackadder's remarkable rise to test footy
Ian Foster's rookie sensation reflects on an unlikely pathway to the top of a game it took him a whiie to warm to.
Snoop Dogg to tour New Zealand in November 2022
Snoop Dogg's I Wanna Thank Me tour will take in outdoor shows in Auckland and Christchurch.
Comedian Celeste Barber bringing her Fine, Thanks show to New Zealand in 2022
This will be the second time Barber has toured in New Zealand following her sold out show Challenged Accepted in 2019.
Daughter's food intolerance inspired sheep milking success
When Matt and Tracey Jones' youngest daughter was diagnosed with dairy intolerance, they went looking for an alternative.
Mind Your Temper: Vegan and dairy-free chocolate delights
Arnel Vicencio draws on his experience as an expert baker to help make his decadent dairy-free, vegan chocolates.
