'Help me': Boy's desperate pleas to be with his stepfather revealed
The boy sent multiple emails, begging his stepfather to get him.
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Auckland’s bus driver shortage almost halved
AT expects to return to operating reliable bus services by the end of September.
Shooter at party ‘never intended to kill’, lawyer tells murder trial jury
Connor Whitehead was shot dead at a party in Christchurch in November 2021.
Arborist dies in Hagley Park following workplace accident
WorkSafe confirmed an investigation had been opened into the incident.
'Do not deserve my love': Concerning texts from boy who vanished with stepdad
The pair have been missing since March 2015 and haven't been seen since.
Operation Honeydew: Accused drugs importers in court
Arrests follow find of MDMA; ketamine worth more than $500,000 at Marlborough property.
Noel Leeming Rangiora burglary: Two thieves steal $140,000 in tech gear
Police said two young people are helping with enquiries.
‘Real possibility’ some roads will be abandoned, Transport Minister says
Climate change, and the extreme weather it will bring, could see some roads abandoned.
No body, no weapon murder case: Ex-prison guard to face retrial; new date confirmed
Michael McGrath disappeared in 2017 and has never been found.
Axe attack on supermarket among eight-store Chch crime spree overnight
The eight shops targeted were spread across the city, one person has been arrested so far.
Cash injection for highly anticipated Christchurch Youth Hub
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'Everyone under suspicion': Pharmacist sentenced after stealing codeine
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Drink driver claims she was distracted by ‘watching a livestream’
The 41yo told police she was watching her partner competing in a shearing competition.
Nelson driver's 'terrifying journey' after surviving near-fatal collision
Victim 'broke almost every bone' after truck smashed into his car on wet road.
Man pleads guily over Polly Riddell death
Polly Riddell went to visit 'on and off' partner the evening before her death.
Woman in court on murder charge after Dunedin death
'We know that this tragic event has shaken the community' - police
Animals shot dead by police: The numbers are revealed
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Armed police respond to unexplained death in Dunedin
One person was found dead at a property after police were called at about 5.20pm.
‘Horrified’: Bus driver stood down after students showered in glass
Parents have slammed the bus' poor history as the current driver is stood down.
Scientists' mistake restores woman's vision
A woman's vision improved after scientists discovered an ‘accidental miracle’.
Man holds gun to taxi driver's head after lying about cancer to get lighter sentence
Judge raises concerns over offenders lying about their health to get a lighter sentence.
Homicide probe: Police raid property in connection with man’s death
Richard Leman's body was found inside a car parked in a garage in Rangiora last month.
Meth worth thousands found in Dunedin vehicle
A street value of at least $10,000 worth of meth was allegedly found in the car.
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Gore council drama: Why did councillors back down on no-confidence threat?
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Watch: CCTV released following aggravated robbery in Te Kuiti
Two people both dressed in black that fled on a black, farm-style motorbike are sought in relation to an aggravated robbery in Te Kuiti. Video / NZ Police
Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Akaroa
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'A whole hand on my butt': Man found guilty of groping gym-goer
When quizzed by cops he said it was not 'the crime of the century'.
Axe-wielding dog owner to SPCA: 'I will waste you'
Judge recognised the dogs were 'like family' but sends owner to jail.
Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Akaroa
Getaway finds 5 of the best things to do in Akaroa.
Wellington hostel fire fallout, expert says sack all Gore councillors & police surround house in Rānui | Focus Morning Bulletin: 17 May, 2023
The fallout continues from the tragic Loafers Lodge fire in Wellington, local government expert says sack all Gore councillors after Mayor survives and police surround house in Rānui as person barricades themselves inside in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Council buys gang pad, immediately tears it down
Timaru District Council today confirmed it bought a property long used as a gang pad.