Students at Ara University in Canterbury told 1News they received a text saying a bomb threat had been made toward the school, and they had to evacuate immediately.
New Zealand
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Up to 5km of cabling has gone missing from the Wairarapa alone in six months, costing hundreds of thousands of dollars in repairs and leaving commuters stranded.
11:35am
1:34
Hillmorton High School's internet, phones, CCTV and student management systems all went down after critters damaged a core cable at the weekend.
11:18am
The Kiwi F1 driver openly discussed his early career, detailing how he had disengaged from social media due to the level of abuse he received.
Motorsport
11:13am
Dave Rennie said he was comfortable with the tough decisions made.
Rugby
10:15am
4:51
Inspirational skipper and midfielder David Havili has announced his departure from New Zealand rugby.
10:00am
The Labour leader said his party disagreed with most of what was announced by the Greens in their tax policy.
9:58am
6:47
Today's headlines in 90 seconds including the UK Prime Minister's resignation and a new FIFA record from Lionel Messi.
9:54am
A post-mortem is due to take place today after a body recovered from a pond in Rongomai Park was classified by police as an unexplained death.
9:29am
The former PM and her family lived in the house before their move overseas in 2023.
9:18am
A person has reportedly been found dead in a pond at a park in Auckland.
Monday 7:14pm
All Whites fall to crushing defeat after Egypt comeback at World Cup; Grandmother of missing four-year-old Gus Lamont breaks silence; Swarbrick pressed on Greens' tax plan.
Newsletters
Monday 5:31pm
A Gisborne bull has become the most expensive ever sold in Australasia, eclipsing a benchmark set days earlier as breeders continue to pay top dollar for elite genetics.
Monday 5:07pm
New Zealand looked on course to secure their first World Cup victory, but ultimately fell short to a dominant Egypt side.
Monday 4:58pm
He is expected to speak from the Beehive theatrette at around 4pm.
Monday 3:55pm
Despite best efforts from medical professionals, the man died in hospital, police said.
Monday 3:44pm
The family are going to the UK next month, the first visit to Prince Harry's homeland in almost four years for the Duchess and the children.
World
Monday 2:55pm
Meteorologist Heather Keats warned today's warm weather would be short-lived, giving way to "quite an active week ahead".
Monday 2:46pm
Seventy-five-year-old grandmother reveals police believe she may have been involved in covering up the four-year-old's death.
Monday 1:33pm
2:01
The substances were being tested at a forensics laboratory in Suva, the Fiji Police Force said.
Monday 1:11pm
William Solomon filed false GST returns using fake invoices and forged business records, but none of the $247,665.48 he claimed was paid out.
Monday 12:34pm
A discount voucher website released a statement after an email that made fun of a recent crocodile attack in the UK was sent to customers.
Monday 12:15pm
The man was pictured with short, dark hair and wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt and police said he may be able to help with their inquries.
Monday 11:05am
1:31
Clarkson urged men to go and get checked for prostate cancer, describing it as a "no brainer".
Entertainment
Monday 10:38am
Detective Sergeant Luke Vaughan said the body, found at a property on Grayhurst Rd was believed to be that of missing 69-year-old Adele.
