15+ hour, 33+ min ago   (298+ words) National has promised to make the law clear that there must be consent before sex every time, rather than assuming it has been given, but only after this year's election. But Labour already has a bill doing much the same…...

12+ hour, 38+ min ago   (145+ words) Otago Daily Times Pilot escapes after light plane crash in Canterbury You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. Fire and Emergency says the plane came down on Station Road…...

16+ hour, 13+ min ago   (581+ words) More than 30 police staff are being investigated over allegations of sexual misconduct, newly released figures reveal. Six of the investigations have been going on for more than 500 days. Police say the number of staff represents a "very small proportion" of…...

10+ hour, 16+ min ago   (790+ words) Carter Group has lodged a referral application under the Fast-track Approvals Act for the proposed James Gammack Residential Development on the southern side of Rolleston, which would see more than 3000 new homes built between Selwyn and Ellesmere Junction Rds. Selwyn…...

12+ hour, 30+ min ago   (382+ words) Co-leaders Chloe Swarbrick and Marama Davidson set out the Green Party’s energy policy, a package intended to lower power bills alongside medium- and long-term investment in a resilient, renewable-powered economy. Ms Swarbrick said, if elected, the party would establish a…...

10+ hour, 54+ min ago   (267+ words) It was bought online and principal Phil Wheeler said the sign, likely to be the original Ministry of Education school sign from 1959, has brought with it a feeling of nostalgia and excitement among teachers, old and new. ‘‘Wendy Langely saw…...

17+ hour, 44+ min ago   (819+ words) For Julie Leeper, a trip to the café is rarely a solo outing. Accompanied by her 13-year-old labrador, Humphrey, and german spitz, Storm, Leeper is a regular at Sumner’s dog-friendly Niche Coffee and Eatery, where she enjoys a coffee with…...

14+ hour, 54+ min ago   (819+ words) For Julie Leeper, a trip to the café is rarely a solo outing. Accompanied by her 13-year-old labrador, Humphrey, and German spitz, Storm, Leeper is a regular at Sumner’s dog-friendly Niche Coffee and Eatery, where she enjoys a coffee with…...

17+ hour, 26+ min ago   (234+ words) Antonio Hall has stood empty for 15 years, but now the 1.5ha property at 265 Riccarton Rd is finally being cleared to make way for a purpose-built 450-bed student accommodation village. Site preparation and demolition started in June, ending years of uncertainty over…...

17+ hour, 34+ min ago   (242+ words) So the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) will be closing State Highway 8 between Cromwell and Clyde Dam, from 8am and 9am, this Sunday and the two following Sundays to allow pest control work to be carried out. An NZTA spokesman said…...