42 h. ago Rising costs, 'complicated geography' behind price increases: Air NZ

Photo: NZ Herald Air New Zealand's Chief Financial Officer Richard Thomson has blamed cost of inflation since the Covid-19 pandemic for a rise in the airline's airfares.

Economics

1 week ago Bystanders rescue lone police officer in 'dangerous situation'

Photo: RNZ/Nate McKinnon Bystanders came to the rescue of a police officer "in a potentially dangerous situation" in Fielding after breaking up a fight Saturday afternoon.

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2 w. ago Conviction for assaulting prison officer overturned on appeal

A prisoner who objected to being transferred to a maximum-security unit grabbed a milk crate in one hand, ripped a payphone off the wall with the other and allegedly took a swing at a Corrections officer with the phone.

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2 w. ago South Island businessman jailed for child abuse faces his tearful wife in court

A businessman found with thousands of images of children being sexually exploited stroked the head of his tearful wife in court and said, “I’m sorry my darling” as he was led away to prison.

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2 w. ago Trump threat to hike China tariffs further as markets plunge

Trump administration officials say the President is following through on a promise to reverse decades of trade liberalisation that he believes has undercut the US economy. Photo: Reuters A global trade war touched by United States President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs has escalated further, as Trump threatened to increase duties on China and the European Union proposed counter-tariffs of its own.

Politics

2 w. ago Police take formal statement after MP's wife allegedly assaulted

Shane and Dot Jones. Photo: Supplied Labour's chief whip says the alleged assault of an MP's wife on Saturday is unacceptable and reignites concerns about the threats MPs and their families face.

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2 w. ago Frontline council staff targeted as abuse, threats and assaults increase

A parking warden being struck with wet plaster was one of a growing number of abusive incidents reported by staff at a Canterbury council.

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3 w. ago Mayor rejects Taxpayers’ Union claim over new council building costs

Glyn Lewers. PHOTO: ODT FILES Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Glyn Lewers is pouring cold water on a New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union claim the council is planning a "backdoor deal" with Ngāi Tahu Property Ltd (NTP) to build an office building for itself.

Economics

3 w. ago Security guard stood down after Christchurch street party cut short

The Yurt Party on New Regent St was marred by allegations of violence from attendees and a security guard, which saw the event shut down. Photo: Supplied A security guard has been stood down from work after allegations he assaulted patrons at a Christchurch street party gone wrong.

Politics

3 w. ago Former detective gives evidence at Christchurch Boys' High employment hearing

PHOTO: CHRISTCHURCH BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL An ex-police officer has told an Employment Relations Authority hearing of his concerns over how Christchurch Boys' High School handled an incident involving a student filming a teacher.

Politics

3 w. ago Israel accused of killing paramedics after 'mass grave' found

Red Crescent workers mourn their colleagues, who came under Israeli fire while on a rescue mission, after their bodies were recovered in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip. Photo: Reuters Fifteen emergency and aid workers from the Red Crescent, Palestinian Civil Defense and the United Nations have been recovered from a grave in the sand in the south of the Gaza Strip, UN officials said on Monday.

Politics

3 w. ago Stranger accused of following drunk woman home, abducting and raping her

WARNING: This story contains allegations of rape and sexual assaultBy Al Williams, Open Justice reporter

Politics

3 w. ago $213m lease approved to expand Woolworths' Chch distribution facility

Woolworths' distribution centre on Shands Rd in Hornby. Photo: Supplied The Overseas Investment Office has approved a major supermarket chain's bid to lease a 10.5ha site in Christchurch to expand its South Island distribution centre.

Politics

3 w. ago Lease approved to expand supermarket chain's Chch distribution centre

Woolworths' distribution centre on Shands Rd in Hornby. Photo: Supplied The Overseas Investment Office has approved a major supermarket chain's bid to lease a 10.5ha site in Christchurch to expand its South Island distribution centre.

Politics

3 w. ago Investigators call for witnesses, video footage of serious assault

Police need help with their investigation into a serious assault in east Christchurch over the weekend.

Events

last month Assault charge for student who attacked teachers with scissors

File photo By Adam Burns of RNZ

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