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Shower Thoughts: Where does water come from?
Each Tuesday, here on Nights we're aiming to answer those unshakable questions lurking in the back of your mind. Tonight... Where does water come from? Which seems like a very simple question but we… Audio
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Southern town's do not drink water notice may last months
About 650 households have been encouraged to make use of provided water tanks due rising levels of nitrate in their drinking water.
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The region where bus fares may quadruple
An average fare may go from $2 a journey to $8, Environment Canterbury says.
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Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 December 2024
In today's episode, the culling of chickens with bird flu at a free-range Otago farm, will begin on Wednesday, about 36,000 nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants have walked off the job on… Audio
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'I'm so embarrassed': All Black sidesteps conviction as identity revealed
Crusaders player Sevu Reece admitted a charge of wilful damage after an incident at a party.
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Yanfei Bao murder trial: Case against accused a 'slam dunk', Crown says
The Crown has given its closing argument against murder-accused Tingjun Cao.
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Fourth person dies after August crash in South Canterbury
Three people died at the time of the crash, the fourth person had been in hospital since and died yesterday.
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Bus fares in Canterbury could increase to $8
Bus fares in Canterbury could increase from $2 a journey to $8 if NZTA advice is followed to the letter - but the regional council says it will do all it can to find ways to reduce the costs. ECan… Audio
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Waimate water: 'We've just got to work through the system as best we can'
The Waimate District mayor says it's not known when nitrate levels, which prompted a do not drink notice, will come down.
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Charity boxing matches 'barbaric', dead participant's wife says
Kain Parsons died after taking part in a charity boxing match. His wife says the practice is abhorrent, and wants it stopped.
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South Canterbury town asked not to drink tap water
A do-not-drink notice has been issued for residents of Waimate, after nitrate levels in the water supply breached acceptable limits.
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Around the motu: David Hill in North Canterbury
Audio 2 Dec 2024Environment Canterbury votes to delay notifying the Canterbury Regional Policy Statement, Kaikoura considers world heritage status bid, Amberley's proposed new cricket ground is approved, despite… Audio
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Large proportion of Chinese New Zealanders born overseas
An analysis of data from the 2023 Census shows that 40 percent of Chinese New Zealanders who were born overseas relocated less than 10 years ago.
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What TV to watch in December
A gory horror flick, career vampires, and a colourful new season of Drag Race - everything you need for a break from the festive madness.
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NZ’s gas shortage was not caused by the offshore exploration ban – but it was still a flawed policy
Historically, gas in New Zealand traded below NZ$10 per gigajoule. When prices hit $50 per gigajoule in August this year, anyone with gas to sell could have made a lot of money.
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Hipkins pledges to 'make this first one-term National government'
Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins has pledged if elected in 2026 to resume SmokeFree Aotearoa, complete Dunedin Hospital's rebuild and said NZ would not join AUKUS. Video
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Summer is here - Temperatures to exceed 30 degrees this week
The start of summer is forecast to be very warm for Hawke's Bay, Canterbury, Marlborough, even parts of Otago.
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Multiple injuries after jetboat flips on Rakaia River
Four people were flown to hospital by helicopter, with one suffering serious injuries.
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Can nutrition help treat depression?
Filling up on tasty stuff with the very low nutritional value doesn't serve our brains, researcher Julia Rucklidge tells Saturday Morning. Video, Audio
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Dunedin hospital: Warning given just before cutbacks
Doctors warned that scaling down plans for the new hospital risked leaving it in a "clinically precarious state" - just two days before the government announced its cutbacks.
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NZ schools grow by nearly 20,000 students in 12 months
Nearly half of the growth - which was driven by immigration - occurred in Auckland.
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You are what you eat: Professor Julia Rucklidge
Renowned clinical psychologist Professor Julia Rucklidge has spent decades researching the relationship between diet and mental health. Once a sceptic, she has consistently found vitamins and minerals… Audio
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Police raise the alarm over 'Grinches' stealing holiday parcels
It's the start of the silly season, but some sneaky suspects are stealing Christmas joy before it even happens, with parcel thefts on the rise. Audio
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Median income of Indian households defying stereotype
An analysis of data from the 2023 Census reveals that Kiwi Indians earn more than the average New Zealander each year.
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29 year old arrested for stealing from Canterbury rural mailboxes
Audio 29 Nov 2024A warning to beware Santa's nemesis, parcel pinchers are targeting mailboxes and courier drop offs during the festive season. A 29 year old has this week been arrested over large scale thefts from… Audio
