Octopus conspiracy: Inky didn't escape, she died

'Let down by the system': Disabled man waits for accessible housing

Kallen Neki told 1News he had been in a temporary unit since the start of the year while he waited for public housing that was wheelchair accessible.

Clash over rates, transport in Q+A Christchurch mayoral debate

Incumbent mayor Phil Mauger went head-to-head with frontrunner opponent Sara Templeton in the televised debate.

Beached humpback whale dies north of Dunedin

A humpback whale was found stuck on a sandbank north of Dunedin and was unable to be refloated despite rescuers' best efforts.

Health infrastructure projects to receive Govt funding revealed

Health Minister Simeon Brown said the $100 million allocated from Budget 2025 would be used for 21 local projects across the country.