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Police are accusing Federated Farmers of scaremongering over a proposed restructure in rural Canterbury. Audio

Gloriavale leader Howard Temple has pleaded guilty to a dozen charges including five of indecent assault on day three of his trial. Audio

Howard Temple had been standing trial in Greymouth, but suddenly changed his pleas on Wednesday.

Gloriavale's Overseeing Shepherd, Howard Temple, has pleaded not guilty to 24 charges of sexual assault and doing an indecent act.

A court is hearing more evidence from women accusing Howard Temple of sexual offending.

A climate of fear in Gloriavale prevented a victim from reporting sexual abuse suffered at the hands of the community's 85-year-old leader, a court has heard.

Luxon says new builds will boost jobs and productivity, but the opposition dismissed the "announcement of an announcement" as a public relations stunt lacking fresh investment.

Tasman's mayor warned the total repair bill from the back-to-back floods was likely to exceed $100 million.

Despite research ranking New Zealand as one of the most self-sufficient countries, a spokesperson says there's an imbalance in protecting prime horticultural land. Audio

Residents in Brooklyn are being urged to evacuate immediately as the region braces for a new round of heavy rain.

Civil defence Nelson Tasman group controller Alec Louverdis says he is planning "for the absolute worst" ahead of two orange rain warnings across the region.

This was despite dozens of breaches by businesses over the last five years.

Dr Cameron Lacey, the first psychiatrist granted approval to prescribe the Class A drug psilocybin, said it took energy and perseverance to get to the approval stage. Audio

The Environmental Law Initiative is challenging the Environmental Protection Authority's refusal to reassess glyphosate and glyphosate-based substances Audio

Corporal Manu Anthony Smith has been sentenced to two months in a military jail but can continue serving in the army.

Corporal Manu Smith has been facing a court martial.

The Canterbury A&P Show is back on track, say organisers, after a last minute resurrection last year saved it from cancellation.

Christchurch City Council has wasted years and millions of dollars fighting with the government over housing intensification, a ward councillor says.

Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger says the plans have been a huge undertaking and the result doesn't feel like the best outcome.

The company responsible for a wastewater spill that killed thousands of fish in a North Canterbury creek has been convicted and fined $12,000.

A public health specialist has warned against cuts to the organisation that provides education, support and clinical advice to the country's immunisation workforce.

The King's coins will circulate alongside Queen Elizabeth's coins. Audio

New South Wales flood waters have left five dead and tens of thousands isolated. Audio

One of the country's largest wooden buildings, a 2200 sqm Jacobean behemoth - is on the market.

The council voted last year to enforce a managed retreat by 2039, pausing the process months later to allow for more consultation.