Police on the hunt for motorcyclist who 'harassed' sea lions on beach
6 min ago The man was spotted riding around on a dirt bike and “harassing sea lions” on the beach, but he fled before police arrived.
Rugby headgear study extended to include young female players
A world-leading study to test the effectiveness of rugby headgear will now include female players, who are generally more at risk from concussion.
Check into Heather Straka's Isolation Hotel this summer
With MIQ facilities popping up everywhere over the last couple of years, Cantabrians will soon get the opportunity to experience a different type of isolation hotel.
Genealogist believes remembering the forgotten can be done
A Masterton genealogist spent two years identifying hundreds of former psychiatric patients buried in unmarked graves on a Waikato farm.
Chlorine-free water still a long way off
Chlorine is likely to remain in Christchurch’s water supply even if the city manages to gain an exemption from a new law mandating the disinfectant.
Covid-19: New case in Canterbury treated as a border case
The case is a child who tested positive nine days after arriving in New Zealand from London, via Doha.
Little Shop of Horrors production delivers pure foot-tapping escapism
The Court Theatre has created a high quality, original and energetic production of one of the world’s most well-known musicals.
All Blacks trainer Nic Gill smashes world record for riding an indoor bike
For most of us, burning off 18,000 calories in one workout session sounds impossible. But the ABs trainer did just that, and smashed a world record.
Heavy rain causes flooding but front expected to ease on West Coast
Up to 200mm of rain has been recorded in areas of the West Coast over the last 24 hours since 7.30am on Saturday.
Over 400 native gulls, dog poisoned in Westland
An ambitious plan to use brodifacoum to eliminate pests from parts of Westland means commercial hunters would need to stay away from the area for three years.
Man taken to hospital after assault by three masked burglars
Emergency services were called to an address in Bluff on Friday evening after three men allegedly broke into a property and assaulted the sole occupant.
Health ministry yet to respond to requests for extra funding to boost ICU capacity
Three district health boards have requested funding for extra ICU beds as they brace for Covid-19 spreading around the country.
Weather warnings remain in place, but West Coast escapes serious flooding
Communications restored to several thousand homes after internet, phones down for six hours.
Children frightened by masked stranger carrying knife
A group of young children were left terrifed after a masked man carrying a knife in a bag repeatedly asked them were they lived.
Master Builders Supreme House of the Year wows in copper and concrete
This Christchurch house built by Clive Barrington Construction has taken top honours in the annual Master Builders House of the Year awards.
NZ grows plenty of vegetables but doesn't eat enough of them
Five+ a day means five vege and two fruit. It should be Seven+ a day.
Vaccine mandate impacts final Sculpture on the Peninsula festival
The Covid-19 vaccination mandate meant one critical volunteer and two of the 72 participating sculptors could not access the site.
Time for the National Party to embrace kindness
OPINION: "People who belittle kindness as a value in politics and business often do so to justify their own selfishness and cruelty."
These are a few of my least favourite things
OPINION: In these times of catastrophe, it can be reassuring to sweat the small stuff.
What the new National leader will have to deal with
OPINION: The first and most important task will be to work out how to win back middle New Zealand.
'Three Strikes' created a gap between law and justice
OPINION: When judges and juries feel compelled to accept an unjust outcome, they find ways around it.
Clouds thickening around waste baler
Mike Corcoran needs to find a home for thousands of bales of refuse. He can't afford to wait too long.
Helping heartbroken New Zealanders: How a broken heart led to a business idea
Does belting Taylor Swift, surrounded by tissues and icecream sound familiar? Instead of following the cliche, one Kiwi turned her heartbreak into a business plan.
Aussie businesswoman buys stunning Glenorchy property
The 3-hectare property on the shores of Lake Wakatipu sold for $17 million.
Space transportation, charity pantry the top two at business awards
Dawn Aerospace and Foodbank Canterbury won the two supreme accolades at the Westpac Champion Business Awards.
7000 litres of beer tipped down the drain as brewery goes bust
The equivalent of 21,000 small bottles of beer went down the drain in Westport in a controlled pour ordered by Customs.
Razor plots sixth title in as many years
'That’s what I pride myself on, the ability to inspire guys each year, find a different reason, go deeper than we’ve had to before.'
Stunning catch by Nathan Smith in big Firebirds win
Wellington's new recruit took an acrobatic catch to send the Kings spiralling after Finn Allen went big with the bat in the Super Smash opener.
Kerr stars as Blaze beat Magicians in grand final rematch
White Ferns all-rounder Amelia Kerr scored 71 and took four wickets as Wellington cruised to a win over Canterbury in the T20 Super Smash opener.
All Black trio brace for 'a little bit of hurt' during gruelling cycle challenge for cancer
All Black captain Sam Whitelock, head trainer Nic Gill and assistant coach Brad Mooar are ready to put their bodies on the line for cancer prevention.
All Blacks trio attempt 24-hour cycling challenge in MIQ for cancer prevention
Captain Sam Whitelock, head trainer Nic Gill and assistant coach Brad Mooar will put their fitness to the test to raise money for bowel cancer prevention.
Mt Cardrona Station is a 'first' for New Zealand, a unique community set on 400 hectares, meticulously designed as a 'mountain basecamp' for an adventurous outdoors lifestyle with access to resort-style facilities and 30-kilometres of trails.
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Check into Heather Straka's Isolation Hotel this summer
With MIQ facilities popping up everywhere over the last couple of years, Cantabrians will soon get the opportunity to experience a different type of isolation hotel.
Vaccine mandate impacts final Sculpture on the Peninsula festival
The Covid-19 vaccination mandate meant one critical volunteer and two of the 72 participating sculptors could not access the site.
Little Shop of Horrors production delivers pure foot-tapping escapism
The Court Theatre has created a high quality, original and energetic production of one of the world’s most well-known musicals.
Library fines are a barrier to free information
OPINION: Libraries are moving to drop overdue fines and wipe debts to increase access.
