'Totally lost the plot': Prominent eye surgeon jailed for attempted murder of former landlord
The eye surgeon burst into his former landlord's home and nearly killed him.
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Linwood Park murder accused raises question of insanity
The man's lawyer said his client's fitness to stand trial would not be an issue.
Nasa hopes for second Wanaka balloon launch today or weekend
The balloon will mark Nasa’s final planned launch from Wānaka Airport for 2023.
Queenstown housing crisis: ‘Someone will die’
Absentee property owners who used their properties four weeks a year blamed for shortage.
'Taken away': Family mourn 'proud and devoted father' found slain in car
Police launched a homicide inquiry after a man's body was found in the car.
The eye surgeon, the red Porsche and the 200 guns
For years a prominent eye surgeon collected guns and dead animals for his home.
$17m Lotto winner claims their prize: How it could be spent in Invercargill
'It would be great for the local economy here if they were buying cars and houses'.
Rangiora homicide: Police going door-to-door as investigation continues
Police launched a homicide inquiry after a man's body was found in the car.
Dunedin flatmates hosting infamous party right up their street
Dunedin flatmates finalising plans for the stage they will host at the Hyde St party.
Two dead, one seriously injured in rural Canterbury crash
The crash occurred on Domett Rd in the Hurunui District last night.
'Grave and serious': Rape of woman at 21st results in jail
The man led the highly intoxicated victim to a secluded area and raped her twice.
Bar 'predators': Details revealed in case of men guilty of drugging, raping, assaulting more than 20 women
Suppression lifts on lengthy Chch drug rape trial involving men and popular city bar.
Not guilty plea to alleged rape, abduction of young girl
The alleged incident took place near the Blenheim Railway Station.
Fake: NY auction pulls Māori hei tiki after carver questions backstory
Pendant was expected to fetch around NZ$50,000 before sudden withdrawal.
Mosgiel resident celebrates turning 106
Elma McRobbie's key to a long life is simple: sports and good food.
Rangiora homicide: Police tight-lipped one week after body found in car
Police launched a homicide inquiry after a man's body was found in the car.
'I’m gonna cry’: Photographer captures Aurora lights after decade-long chase
Natalie Crowther captured the images from Lake Ellesmere, 30 minutes from Christchurch.
Potential sale of 'classic Kiwi' camping grounds to overseas buyer sparks fears
Some of the South’s best holiday parks could soon be run by Australians.
'She'll be right': More than 600 calves starved to death
The calves' skeletal remains were scattered around the farm, letting off a smell of decay.
Campaigner's water tests in Ashburton again reveal high level of nitrate contamination
2021 Greenpeace test found water 'loaded' with nitrate contamination: method queried.
Christchurch shops ram raided and burgled during overnight raid
Vape products were taken from the stores.
Police responding in Christchurch after reports of ‘shots fired’
The incident is unfolding in the suburb of Riccarton.
Blood and Gore: Inside split between mayor and CEO tearing a town apart
Kurt Bayer reports on the tumultuous tenure so far of NZ’s youngest-ever mayor.
Dreadful defeat: Highlanders lose to Aussie strugglers
The Highlanders dug themselves a hole they couldn’t get out of.
Drastic steps: Family sell home to fund daughter's lifesaving surgery in Spain
Needing $140k, the family sold their home to fund vital abdominal surgery for the 21yo.
'It's catastrophic' - Community acts to stop spread of huge sea worms
'People are totally unaware of what’s going on under the water ... it's catastrophic.'
'Drastic improvements needed': Crusaders survive another big scare
Don’t let the scoreline fool you - the time has come to ask serious questions.
Family, friends and coward punch victim in ‘disbelief’ of Wynton King verdict
"So he hits me and goes back to life, but mine is changed forever," was King's reaction.
'Bad head space': Son threatens to kill father, shoots his truck
The man had previously built businesses before becoming involved with drugs.
Christchurch men on trial: Judge delivers verdicts but details remain secret for now
The judge has this morning delivered verdicts.
Fatal fence post skiing accident 'foreseeable', court hears
Sixty-year-old died after skiing into a post at the bottom of a ski run.
Person dies in Nelson crash, part of SH6 closed
Emergency services were called to Stoke around 1.30am.
Gold digger: Stolen $40k gold dredge recovered by owner after thief listed it on Trade Me
The owner arranged to 'buy' the dredge but instead took it back without paying.