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Powerball $33.5 million prize draw: Lotto defends 30-minute wait time to check tickets
The money from Wednesday's draw was the third-largest jackpot to have been won.
Police arrest alleged burglar after large amount of jewellery recovered
The 26-year-old man appeared in Christchurch District Court this morning.
Rangiora homicide: Woman pleads not guilty to being an accessory after man’s alleged murder
Richard Leman's dismembered body was found inside the boot of a parked car.
Worker sacked for sharing anti-vax view wins $10k payout
Customer complained retail worker had been 'ramming anti-vaccine info' at them.
Sir James Wallace case: Top institutions distance themselves from sex offender
Organisations scramble to remove links to disgraced former rich-lister and philanthropist.
'Sweet and sour': Staff celebrate $33.5m Lotto ticket sale months after hold-up
The money from Wednesday's draw was the third-largest jackpot to have been won.
‘Spiritual healer’ jailed for sex attacks on clients
Sonny Hang Chin smirked and shook his head during sentencing.
Man guilty of organising prostitution for underage girl
The man has denied any involvement with the prostitution throughout the trial.
‘What if they were armed?’: Chamber slams police resourcing after citizen's arrest
Leeann Watson said there was empathy for police, but they are under-resourced.
Patched over: Comancheros muscle in and take over gang pad
Aggressive move shakes up city’s underworld, while police monitor gang-linked tangi.
One killed in crash near Lake Hayes
Diversions are in place and motorists are advised to expect delays.
Driverless car smashes into MP’s office
The car hurtled down a hill into National MP Michael Woodhouse’s office.
Kidney dialysis services ‘at breaking point’, regional patients forced to drive two hours for treatment
Sector warns services are stretched, understaffed and facing growing demand.
‘Vile’ sex offender gets 10 years’ jail for ‘harrowing’ attacks on young girl
Ross Bigham's 'constant and relentless' assaults continued for seven years.
Recidivist swindler who was '80 per cent sure' he wouldn't reoffend denied parole
Given the conman had 75 dishonesty convictions, it was seen as too risky to release him.
Olympic champions support dry-slope training facility plan
The training facility would improve wellbeing of winter sport athletes, panel told.
Job cuts at University of Otago set to go ahead despite Govt bailout
The institution announced its intention to cut up to several hundred staff in April.
Business co-director escapes conviction after diverting $40k to pay herself
The wedding venue business wasn't paying her. So she helped herself.
TikTok crime spree: Youths steal cars, filming their crimes to broadcast online
Youths stealing cars in a four-day spree broadcast their exploits on TikTok.
Citizen's arrest of robber foiled when cops said let him go
Mike Creedy saw four men running after a thief and 'took a few steps' to stop him.
'Vindictive': Man accused of organising prostitution for 15yo denies offending
The man said the woman is trying to "incriminate" him out of jealousy.
‘Hell of a noise’: Air New Zealand flight aborted during take-off
Passengers left feeling frightened after hearing 'banging and crashing'.
Internal review carried out into workplace culture at Southland’s mental health service
The review comes amid concerns about the safety of the service for staff and patients.
Murderer, rapist alleges ‘serious assault’ at NZ’s toughest prison
Man who raped and murdered Chch woman Emma Agnew claims he was seriously assaulted in jail
Suspended Oranga Tamariki staff still paid two years after child facility closed
Child protection agency closed 10-bed Te Oranga care and protection house in June 2021.
Woman missing for eight weeks likely died within a day of last sighting, report finds
Shirley Warrington was found in dense bush eight weeks after she went missing.
‘Dangerous’ to conclude stepfather, boy died in Catlins, court told
Private investigator believes police did not investigate disappearance thoroughly enough.
NZ Post parcel sorter caught stealing after bragging to friends
An 'adrenaline rush' was behind the employee's stealing, which he now regrets.
220 jobs to go as long-established retailer confirms closure
Retailer H & J Smith calls time on its long-running department store business.
Drugs and a shoebox full of cash: Gang chief gets 12 years in prison
Police op targeted gang's nationwide distribution of meth and other drugs.
Akaroa - New Zealand’s French Connection
Akaroa wears its French history on its tricolor sleeve.