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South Island's biggest joint council water company, Southern Waters, approved by Department of Internal Affairs
The new entity called Southern Waters will take over drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services across the three districts from July 2027, under the government's Local Water Done Well framework.

Teddy Swims treats screaming Christchurch school girls to lunchtime concert
He’s sung at the Grammys, filled stadiums across the world, and played to 80,000 people at the NRL final - but on Tuesday, international pop star Teddy Swims was in a high school gym in Christchurch.

Weaker business survey tips odds towards bigger RBNZ rate cut
The closely followed survey showed slowing demand, more staff cuts, reduced investment and profit expectations.

More arrests in 'significant' operation targeting money laundering in construction sector
It brings the total number of arrests to 23.

Actor who shared Winston Peters' address online says she regrets doing so
Acacia O'Connor claims the NZ First leader is now using the incident as a "diversion tactic".

Coward-punch killer filmed victim as he lay dying
A single-punch killer who filmed his victim and taunted him while he lay dying has been jailed for more than four years.

Less smokers worldwide, but e-cigarettes fuel new addictions - WHO
New Zealand needed to intensify efforts to reduce smoking prevalence, say health experts.

The frantic moments after Whakaari erupted with tourists stranded on the island
Civilian helicopter pilots and tour group boats got all but eight people off Whakaari/White Island on December 9, 2019.

Kiwi killed in dog attack in Porirua
The Capital Kiwi Project said uncontrolled dogs are now the main threat to adult kiwi.

Police scrap plans to reduce staffing in rural areas after backlash from locals
The move to reduce staffing in rural areas of Canterbury in order to respond to growing demand elsewhere was called “robbing Peter to pay Paul” by the police union.

'Senseless act': Little blue penguin dies from injuries, footage of 'suspicious vehicle activity' sought
The penguin was found injured on the night of Sunday, 28 September, but died soon after.

The latest update on a diet that's good for you, and the planet
Most New Zealand adults consume more protein than the recommended amount.

Actor who shared Winston Peters' address online says she regrets it
The activist and actor who shared Winston Peters' street address online says she regrets the "oversight" but claims the NZ First leader is now using it as a "diversion tactic".

Senior doctors and dentists to join massive strike this month
The union has voted in favour of a four-hour strike.

OpenAI selects AMD GPUs for massive multi-year AI buildout
OpenAI partners with AMD to deploy 6 gigawatts of GPUs from 2026, boosting large-scale AI infrastructure with multi-year technology collaboration.

Arable sector launches new trademark to champion NZ grain over imports
At least three-quarters of bread sold in Aotearoa was made from imported grain, mostly Australian, said FAR, a levy-funded organisation.

Maori Ward councillors campaigning hard to retain Maori wards
Nelson's incumbent Maori Ward councillor Kahu Paki Paki said despite running unopposed, this election has "been harder than you could probably ever imagine".

Footage sought after death of little blue penguin in Oamaru
DOC is asking for help after the death of a little blue penguin/korora in Oamaru.

New Plymouth killer sentenced to four years and two months’ jail
A father who lost his son to a coward punch killing says the family’s campaign for tougher sentences has only just begun.

Police investigate death of baby girl in Masterton
Police are investigating the death of a three-month-old baby girl in Masterton.