The 19-year-old disappeared without her wallet or mobile phone.

The 19-year-old disappeared without her wallet or mobile phone.

The 19-year-old disappeared without her wallet or mobile phone.

The 19-year-old disappeared without her wallet or mobile phone.

The shark had washed up dead on the shore earlier this week.

Maia was last seen at 8pm when she left the house to go for a walk in an unfamiliar area.

Boxing Day might also get quite wet for bargain hunters.

Police described it as a family harm incident.

Corrections said their staff worked hard to assess the suitability of an address.

The man's name suppression will be argued at a hearing next year.

Police have now left the scene.

The 5-year-old died on Saturday night at Lower Hutt's Avalon Park.

The victims were enjoying Christmas drinks with workmates before the unprovoked attack.

The school was hundreds of gifts short after a technical glitch.

Warnings issued for traffic disruption around Wellington during the funeral procession.

The witness said council should change the depth of the pond to make it safer.

Anyone harbouring or protecting Wipuhara Kapene could be prosecuted.

One real estate boss described RVs as a 'revenue grab'.

Police say they are hunting for a large, heavily tattooed man accused of the shooting.

The parties involved all knew each other, the police say.

Something had 'upset the apple cart' with police considering withdrawing the offer.

The girl has battled daily suicidal thoughts since the rape two years ago.

Coroner Mark Wilton can understand why the family still had questions.

The incidents are being investigated and firefighters may face disciplinary action.

The report found Rimutaka Prison was run with about 80% of desired staffing numbers.

The diver was rushed to Christchurch where the nearest hyperbaric chamber is.

The house was recently sold for $1.1 million.

The victim spent three months in hospital with severe injuries.

The Kiwi tourist was believed to have been poisoned by methanol.

Sacha Harwood believes she's lucky to be alive after a previous potential poisoning.

When there's nothing as far as the eye can see, you may appreciate the company.

The man had not sought out the images, but did not delete them either.

Caleb Moses has crunched the numbers to estimate how many people marched in the hīkoi.

Details of the danger the guard faces remain shrouded in secrecy.

The community turned out in force to help clean up the damage.

Police say inquiries into the circumstances of the incident are ongoing.

The judge said Sally Robertson began gambling due to the 'severe strain' she was under.

Duncan Webb said the danger was that people would view Gloriavale as "quaint and silly".

It was 'heartbreaking' telling the family's 2-year-old Beans was missing.

The defence case was that the allegations were simply not true, his lawyer said.

The man has name suppression to protect the complainants' identities.

The man is also accused of sexually abusing the woman, sometimes in front of the kids.

Family battled for 37 years to clear his name after he was convicted.

Andrew Ross said he did not recall the extensive offending.

The victim's husband described his "helplessness" as his wife died in front of him.

Ian Musgrove was farewelled by his community on October 8.

Students may have a wet start to the first day of term.

Abbas Munshi is charged with "fabricating circumstances" around the stabbing.

Julia DeLuney accused of a "brutal and financially-motivated" murder.

'He took my life', says the grieving mother of a young man killed in Wellington.

The mum of another young man has spoken out following the death of Luke Smith.

Givealittle page set up to help family after 'bright light taken far too soon'.

A 29yo is accused of critically assaulting a man in Wellington CBD's nightlife area.

Jarimar Schuster sent to prison for five years for Wellington sexual assault.

Franck Friconnet was on his way to help move cows on his parents' farm when he died.

The man's body was found in the water a short time after first responders arrived.

The passenger said there was a big jolt as the plane touched the runway.

Ultimate Care was scrutinised after lost records affected a patient's care review.

Police are investigating with the family's full co-operation.

The victim's daughter told Donna Henry she forgave her because her dad would want her to.

‘Suspicious fire’ at property connected to unsolved case.

The airport warned drivers not to use the parents' room for privacy and hygiene reasons.

Emergency services attended a suspicious blaze at the property.

Kiwi mums share their stories of how the current system only made things worse.

Steven Rex Richards pleads guilty to downgraded charge.

Kiwirail has pleaded guilty to exposing passengers and crew on the Kaitaki ferry to harm.

The driver offered to give CJ the car he hit him with - but police impounded it.

The research shows there is potential to change forecasts through policy.

Irene King said such faults were not common, because of rigorous maintenance checks.

An innocent man was accosted by a member of the public as rumours spread online.

John Leonard's first messages to his sons after waking up were jokes.

The annual report looks at causes behind perinatal and maternal deaths.

Bilo, 25, a road worker, was killed in Ngauranga Gorge in March 2019.

Kiwi mums have shared their stories of birth trauma in a bid to raise awareness.

John Leonard was airlifted to Auckland in a coma for specialist care.