Cities share how many recycling bins have been removed for repeated contamination – and what some common contaminants are.
New Zealand
6:00am
The 45-year-old entered not guilty pleas to 14 charges of unlawful sexual connection, indecent assault, strangulation, and rape against four women in the Christchurch District Court.
Crime and Justice
Wednesday 5:00pm
A Timaru café's phone has been ringing off the hook, but unfortunately, many aren't seeking a top-notch toastie - instead, they're after a doctor.
Business
Wednesday 11:45am
Crisis café, designed to support people in mental distress, is the third of its kind in the country.
Health
Tue, Apr 14
Chief executive Colin Mansbridge said the "incredibly difficult" decision to retire the horses after more than 30 years in action was not taken lightly.
Several governance and support roles were put on hold last year while councillors reviewed 2026 budgets.
Politics
Mon, Apr 13
The tenant gave evidence to the Tenancy Tribunal which included highlighting faecal matter on the bed, wet carpet, and a "disgusting" kitchen.
Two men were seen filling a fuel trailer, a fuel pod and drums with diesel from an on-site tank.
Fri, Apr 10
Twizel’s water supply was cut off on Tuesday after a sudden shut-down of the treatment plant, leaving many residents without running water.
Thu, Apr 9
The move follows a bid from South Island boys’ schools to establish a separate competition.
Rugby
The Mackenzie District Council’s Lake Tekapo Master Plan wants to recognise the popular tourist site as a New Zealand Heritage Precinct.
Wed, Apr 8
Officers believe two attacks in Christchurch last month are connected and have urged an unknown victim to come forward.
39-year-old Rowena Walker was last captured on CCTV on August 15 last year, on Bassett St in Christchurch alongside an associate.
Tue, Apr 7
Police investigating the two aggravated robberies, which occurred shortly after one another in Christchurch last night, were working to determine if the incidents were linked.
Paul Barclay from Christchurch is taking on two of the world's most prestigious marathons less than a week apart.
Mon, Apr 6
"With our forgiveness comes an earnest plea. Give us back our taonga,” the Bishop said.
Sun, Apr 5
The Ashley Gorge Skyline Track is estimated to take four to five hours to complete and reaches an altitude of nearly 800m.
Environment
Sat, Apr 4
The Super Rugby Pacific powerhouses notched a 100th win at the stadium that was hastily erected in 2012 in the wake of the previous year's devastating earthquake.
So far this year, 86 people have died on our roads – the highest figure at this point in the year since 2022.
Thu, Apr 2
The employee's actions were revealed when emergency services were called to the van in a no camping, no fishing area after a gas cooker caught fire at the back of the van and caused an explosion.
Residents in the North Canterbury towns of Waikuku Beach and Pegasus have reacted to news New Zealand Post plans to close their postal agencies.
Wed, Apr 1
The Commerce Commission said it was probing SFCVIBE Rating after receiving two reported concerns about the scheme.
Tue, Mar 31
A burglary at a Christchurch food pantry has underscored growing financial pressure on families as food prices continue to rise.
Sun, Mar 29
FENZ said three crews attended the fire in Burnside this afternoon.
Sat, Mar 28
The worker was attacked when four people wearing masks robbed a store in Hornby last night.
