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Meanwhile, a union delegate says the shutdown is "like going to your own funeral". Audio

The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists has confirmed its members have been voting since Monday on whether they will strike later this month.

The mother of a Christchurch teenager says she is scared of losing her son to the same condition that killed her two brothers. Audio

Leo Darin Goodwin has been recalled to prison after police charged him with breaching conditions by approaching teenagers.

Leo Darin Goodwin, 53, is accused of approaching teenagers under the age of 16 in breach of the conditions of the order.

A Wānaka couple accused of defrauding family, friends and associates out of more than a $1 million through a fake cancer scam are now facing further charges.

Christchurch indie-pop outfit There's a Tuesday spent 10 days working and performing in Seoul as part of a music initiative involving both countries.

The distressed scream of a woman rang out across a tight-knit Christchurch neighbourhood. Then a gunshot followed.

A woman was fatally shot by police after she advanced on police "brandishing" a hunting knife moments after her partner had been shot by police.

The death of a woman and her partner's wounding at a Kāinga Ora home have left those that knew them heartbroken, their pastor says.

The building was badly damaged in the 2011 earthquake and has sat abandoned ever since.

Orana Wildlife Park was found to have substandard animal welfare procedures after a review.

The education minister watched as thousands of school pupils around the country were put through their paces.

Fyfa Dawson cycled thousands of kilometres overseas, but was killed less than 3km from home. Audio

The government appears receptive to supporting a move to bring the rugby league series to New Zealand in two years.

Christchurch man Kain Parsons died after receiving 30 blows to his head in under three minutes. Audio

The Dunedin club players pleaded guilty to charges of making an intimate visual recording and posting the video without consent.

Meanwhile, mayor Tim King says the "nightmare" telecommunications situation will likely be a major topic of review.

Exhausted residents in the waterlogged Tasman district are on edge as they brace for another lashing of heavy rain.

The Crusaders clinched their 15th Super Rugby title at the weekend.

Crusaders hooker Codie Taylor says the team has reflected on their last meeting with the Chiefs, which didn't end well for them.

However, the team's former halfback says he's disappointed by the decision as cowbells "bring something different" to the atmosphere. Audio

Fire crews are working with a geotechnical engineer to assess the situation. Audio

A participant in a controversial streetfighting competition insists the events provide a "fair playing field".

The South Auckland boy has no regrets about joining the Super Rugby Pacific migration.