Ryan Boswell

In July, Howard Temple pleaded guilty to 12 charges related to unwanted touching, hugging, and kissing, spanning more than two decades.

The former Gloriavale leader pleaded guilty to twelve charges of abuse against six girls over a period of 20 years.

More than 300 assaults on ambulance staff were recorded last year – a 10% increase year-on-year.

Kai Co says it will attempt to cut out any unnecessary handling in the distribution chain to bring down costs.

Caroline Ansley, who grew up in Centrepoint, is joining forces with other cult survivors and their supporters in the hope their voices will spark change.

The 45-year-old appeared in the Christchurch District Court, charged with unlawful sexual connection, indecent assault, strangulation, and rape against four women.

A burglary at a Christchurch food pantry has underscored growing financial pressure on families as food prices continue to rise.

Vigilant Standtrue was convicted of seven charges involving four boys aged as young as eight, assaulted with sticks, pipes and farm tools over more than a decade.

Otago University Senior Research Fellow Kimberly O’Sullivan says new data shows the situation is not improving for those in hardship.

The restoration of the quake-damaged Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings was expected to cost at least $100 million.