Articles by Katie Oliver
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National
Horror Christchurch rental: Landlord agrees to pay $13k to vulnerable tenants
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 11:56amA Christchurch landlord is to pay $13,000 to tenants after a rental was found with severe health risks, including gutter...
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Crime
Major Canterbury drug bust sees 120 charges laid, 13 arrested
Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 3:52pmA major drug operation in Canterbury’s Selwyn has seen 120 charges laid, 13 arrested and four people up for sentencing. The...
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National
Boy racer blitz: Police impound vehicles, make arrests after car enthusiast event
Tuesday, 4 March 2025, 1:10pmA police crackdown on antisocial drivers in Canterbury over the weekend has had almost 200 infringements issued, cars impounded...
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National
Bad news for festival-goers: Gisborne beaches closed, thousands expected for RnV festival
Saturday, 28 December 2024, 10:44amHolidaymakers in Gisborne are being warned to steer clear of waterways and beaches due to serious health and safety risks. It...
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National
Peter Jackson joins other cashed-up celebs donating multi-millions to revive Dodo bird
Saturday, 5 October 2024, 11:55amKiwi film-maker Sir Peter Jackson has invested $10 million towards a start-up company aimed at reviving extinct animals such...
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National
'Liability': 83yo left behind after suffering fall during InterCity bus trip
Monday, 19 August 2024, 10:44amInterCity has apologised to an 83-year-old man and his family after a driver abandoned him part-way through his journey following...
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National
'Really loud crash': Neighbours woken by noise, lights after e-scooter rider dies
Saturday, 15 June 2024, 3:48pmA woman heard a “really loud crashing noise” around the same time as a person died after riding an e-scooter into a street...
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National
Former Shortland Street actor goes on hunger strike
Monday, 20 May 2024, 11:14amFormer Shortland Street actor goes on hunger strike over war in Gaza A former Shortland Street actor has gone on a hunger...