'These kids weren’t bad kids': Teenage mum fights for life after fatal crash
Family are caring for her baby while she recovers in hospital.
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Scenic questions consents for at-risk Franz Josef
Why are authorities still issuing building consents in the area?
'Frenzied attack': ‘Violent young man’ spared prison
Nineteen-year-old sentenced to home detention as prison would be "the end of your life".
Revealed: Health agency confirm complaints were made against jailed surgeon during employment
Stewart Metcalfe was caught with an 'extensive library' of child exploitation material.
'Greater clarity': Time behind bars sees one convict reaching for a medical career
He was locked up after assaulting both his partner and a police officer.
Mother’s grief after disabled son dies following cigarette accident
Adam Duncan suffered from Huntington's Disease and died after burning a third of his body.
Ferry passenger stabbed by mental health patient wielding scissors
Victim was a holidaymaker who did nothing to provoke attack.
Inside the search for Yanfei Bao: ‘We just want some answers’
More than two weeks on from Yanfei Bao's disappearance, the search continues.
Lauren Dickason trial: 'She felt she was a useless mother' - first psych expert to interview killer gives evidence
Crown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.
Pedestrian hit on crossing in Dunedin
A 54-year-old woman was hit by a vehicle when walking across a pedestrian crossing.
Petrol leak in boat air-pocket likely factor in five victims' deaths in Kaikōura tragedy
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission says Maritime NZ must address the issue.
Lauren Dickason trial: 'She felt she was a useless mother' - first psych expert to interview killer gives evidence
Crown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.
Dairy owner speaks of 'psychological shadow' after axe, knife attack
The traumatised man now plans to shut his shop's doors.
Man who detained ex-partner for 11 hours to stay in jail after appeal fails
'I will slit your throat,' James Watson said while standing over her with fist clenched.
‘Creepy’ sign for Swiss football superstar defended
Banner aimed at Swiss superstar Alisha Lehmann draws flak.
Lauren Dickason trial: Insanity, infanticide or ‘systematic’ murder - psych experts worlds apart
Crown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.
Man hurls wheelie bin at woman who posted video on TikTok
The woman's wrist was cut to the bone during the attack.
Fonterra farmers fear new season milk price forecast about to get the chop
An important global whole milk powder price has gone south.
Gloriavale leader Howard Temple accused of indecently assaulting 10 girls
Court documents allege the 83-year-old is accused of 24 charges of indecent assault.
Killer mum ‘clearly distraught and depressed’ after daughters' deaths
Crown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.
Yanfei Bao disappearance: Family issue ‘heartfelt’ thank you to public
Yanfei Bao was last seen alive on July 19.
Eighteen albatrosses snagged by surface longline fishing
Calls for stricter mitigation methods 'everywhere, all the time'.
Nelson Māori land claim returns to High Court
It is one of the largest litigations against the Crown in New Zealand's history.
Revealed: High-level directive warns police of hiring freeze, cuts to contractors
National says the directive sends a 'very negative message' to frontline staff.
Mockery over speech impediment drives drinker to brink
Repeat drink-driver stuck in rut of alcohol use to numb the pain of illness and ridicule.
Protesters of University of Otago cuts arrested
Three men aged 18, 20, and 33 arrested and charged with intentional damage of property.
Lauren Dickason trial: Crown psych expert says ‘no evidence’ of insanity
Crown expert says no basis for infanticide defence.
Photos show heavy snowfall, apline roads closed in south
Southern regions in for more snow, and strong winds of up to 130km/h are forecast.
Couple nearing retirement start over after quake haven home burns
Firefighters allegedly considered aborting the job due to the heat of the blaze.
'You have taken my joy': Man who killed baby girl sentenced to jail
Daniel Wallis admitted killing 5-month-old Hope Elizabeth Wallis McFall-Schultz in 2022.
‘Charge them safely’: Second property fire caused by e-scooter in two days sparks warning
Yesterday's fire in Christchurch is now confirmed to have sparked from an e-scooter.
Ranking NZ rugby’s 30 most influential power brokers
Who is talking the talk and walking the walk?
Tribute for Twizel crash victim talks of ‘prior turmoil’ for family
The victim's father has been battling cancer before the weekend crash occurred.
Man drove car into Lake Wānaka and around willow
Man decided to take 'foolish' joyride around Wānaka tree after drinking.