New poll shows National Party climbing out of low-30s but Labour Party still ahead.

The roads around Parliament have been blocked by illegally parked vehicles for nine days and protesters have started chanting “whose streets? our streets”.

Tributes are flowing in for respected Temuka motor racing enthusiast Steve Williams who died following a motorcycle crash on Monday.

Stolen Trelise Cooper clothing was found in the house and car of a former cake retailer and private investigator.

The taxi driver saw the 17-year-old girl walking home and pulled over to offer her a ride. After she got into his vehicle, he turned off his GPS.

The "intoxicated" police officer got aggressive after an argument with his partner and was handcuffed.

Hundreds of officers have been diverted to monitor protests and MIQ facilities, dozens have quit because of the vaccine mandate, and others have Covid-19.

An Otago schoolgirl ended up in hospital with a concussion after three other pupils ripped her hijab off and beat her.

Construction began in the 1930s. It took another 50 years for workers to knock through to the other side, yet it has never been open to traffic.

Kelly Roe wanted to move on to medical school, but was told her thesis was "not acceptable" – so went to court seeking $324k in damages.

Christopher Luxon says National supports minimum wage hikes at the "right time" but won't say whether he supports the latest boost.

A threat from police to tow vehicles shortly led to encouraging conversations with protest leaders and influencers today, police said.

Camp organiser says protesters voted to ignore a deadline to leave. Now they face being trespassed.

Rapid antigen tests are more readily available in phase 2. So who can get them and how do they work?

The fire is expected to be a “long duration” event with firefighters anticipating they may need to remain on site overnight.

Onslow College students have the option to learn from home after another Covid-19 case was confirmed.

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REVIEW: Although not destined to be a classic, the opening episode definitely provides reminders of why the series has such a huge following.

OPINION: A day after Police Commissioner Andrew Coster threatened to tow cars away from the protest, none have been - and more are arriving.

More than 100 people are protesting the vaccine mandate in Christchurch’s Cranmer Square, with up to 40 tents and five gazebos erected on the council-owned site.