Two King Cobras arrested, five people charged over assaults in Christchurch
The new arrests follow the arrests of three other men last Friday.
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Staff return to scene of supermarket attack for blessing
A large group of staff gathered for the building's blessing just after 11am.
'Greatly relieved': NG building owners halt destruction of building - for now
A hearing to argue the matter is expected to be held in August.
First snowfall of the year hits south, heavy rain watch for parts of North Island
Unsettled weather conditions are expected around the country today.
'We've got positive cash flow': Queenstown high-flyer defying Covid-19
At least one Queenstown tourism operator believes he's benefited from Covid-19.
'Overburdened, stressed': Museum staff allege 'authoritarian' management style
Long-serving director has full support of the museum board.
One dead after three-car crash north of Christchurch
Emergency services rushed to the scene just after midday.
59-year-old man arrested in relation to firearms incident on West Coast
Armed police were seen in Dunedin earlier today making enquiries to locate the man.
'Wouldn't have survived another night': Hunters find injured biker after 27 hours
Three 18-year-olds were in their four-wheel-drive when they spotted the motorbike.
Hunters to have bigger role in tahr management
Hunters will play a major part in control efforts in the South Rakaia/Rangitata area.
Helicopter company charged over crash that killed three people
The pilot and two Department of Conservation employees died in the 2018 crash.
'From summer to winter': Temperatures set to plunge in matter of hours
A series of fronts are forecast to move over the country from the southwest on Tuesday.
Mother's Day meltdown: Woman throws hot coffee in police officer's face
The constable was hospitalised with burns to her scalp and face after the alleged attack.
'I will never stop': Family enlist plane, drone to search for missing dogs
Floss and Scruff went missing last month leaving behind their four-week-old puppies.
'I thought he was going to come for me next' - Supermarket stabbing witness
"He briefly looked in my direction, and I thought he was going to come for me next."
Injured supermarket customer: 'Is my wife OK?'
Witnesses at the scene say there was 'chaos' as the attack unfolded.
Price hike: Where are DoC's best value huts this season?
DoC introduces 'weekend prices' trial for huts this season.
First flight from Sydney lands in NZ as travel bubble resumes
The pause was due to two confirmed Covid cases in the community in New South Wales.
DHB specialist called out for 'dangerous' attitude to eating disorders
The specialist said people with eating disorders "sometimes adapt to it over time".
'We've set up a monster': Pollution in Selwyn River up 50% in 22 months
Lower nitrate targets due in three years, but with no timeframe for them to be achieved.
'Quite deceitful': Otago uni students hit back at plan to fine them for rubbish
The fines' are among changes proposed to the university's Code of Student Conduct.
Arrest after boiling water thrown in police officer's face
The female officer was attending a family harm incident when the alleged assault happened.
City councillor James Daniels to co-host Newstalk ZB Afternoons
Daniels spent 19 years on the tribal authority Te Runanga o Ngāi Tahu.
The late John McCombe: Legendary snapper and a tremendous all-round guy
.John McCombe was an award-winning photographer who died in late April.
'Fix this lake': Protest placards removed on opening of cycle trail
All traces of the protest were removed before the first cyclists arrived.
Closing in: Cops chase up tips on duck hunters after women hit by shotgun pellets
The women were walking near the Clutha River on May 1.
Sea lion recovering after apparent great white shark attack in Dunedin
The sea lion suffered a 40cm-wide bite to its side.
Post-match mayhem: Nudity, broken bottles and vomit at hotel after Chiefs loss
Chiefs management 'confident our people were not involved' - reports.
'Unfairly targeted': Tourism operators keen for cruise ships to return
Cruise ships became Covid hot spots particularly after the Ruby Princess outbreak.
Dunedin police officer hospitalised
Police officer was taken to hospital after suffering injuries to the face while on duty.
Wet and wild: Mainland to be hit with rain, thunder, gale force winds
Rain, thunder, gale force winds and snow are forecast for the South Island.
Covid-19: Chatham Islands population to be vaccinated in one go
Given the logistics, Chatham Islands residents to get their Covid-19 vaccines in one hit.
Convicted fraudster, sex offender skips country while facing new charges
A convicted fraudster and sex offender has skipped the country while facing fresh charges
NZ and France to co-chair Christchurch Call leaders' summit
Jacinda Ardern, Emmanuel Macron to co-chair May 15 summit on 2nd anniversary of the Call.