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Top judge visits Gloriavale - what she saw in the secretive sect
Chief Employment Court Judge is taken on tour of Gloriavale Christian community
Pot-a-loo: Students hold weed party in public toilet - 12 referred to proctor
A group of students had a party in a block of Dunedin public toilets.
'Broken promises': Woman fights stepfather for claim of mother's $20m estate
The daughter claimed she had been promised $1 million as an advance inheritance.
‘Hungry, cold’ Dunedin 8-year-old found by searchers
Officers were called to reports of a missing child at Signal Hill Reserve.
Queenstown police ask public for help after serious fight in city centre
One man suffered serious injuries, another was moderately injured, police confirmed.
Bodiless murder trial: 'I don’t give a f*** what happened to him', accused allegedly told friends
Ex-prison guard David Benbow is on trial, accused of killing his friend Michael McGrath.
Razor has ‘learned his lesson’ over ABs coach comment
Scott Robinson "played a straight bat" when asked about the All Blacks job.
One dead, two injured in north Canterbury crash
The collision, involving two cars, occurred on Mouse Point Rd in Hurunui.
‘Very dangerous': Overcrowded party at notorious flat 'could have ended in tragedy'
Party was shut down by police with 600 people crowded inside and another 200 on street.
'Cut you up with a machete': Sent to jail for violence on family
Matthew Stott also threatened his mum and to cut up his ex's grandmother with a machete.
Dunedin City Council looking at investing in more school swimming pools
It could enable some schools to provide year-round facilities for learn-to-swim classes.
Stranded Cook Strait ferry passengers have ‘strong case’ for payout
Ferry passengers who forked out money over the delays could get it back, Consumer NZ says.
Greymouth man attempts to break ice-bath record in the name of charity
Josh Komen is aiming to sit in an ice bath for 20 minutes to raise money for charity.
Bottles fly before police clear ‘unsafe’ Dunedin student party
Student arrested for urinating on a police car while officers cleared 800 person party.
Investigation into Christchurch fatal fire begins, details about victim emerge
Fire investigators are at the scene today, working to determine the blaze's cause.
‘Nothing prepares you’ for the sight of dead bodies
Otago Nuggets basketball coach with recovery efforts in Hawke's Bay.
Man on a mission for cheesecake gets caught drink driving again
His second trip ended when he crashed his car into a bank and was flown to hospital.
Man makes three false emergency calls in one week, starts fires to film firefighters in action
The man claimed he was burning his court paperwork which led to a fire.
'Conditions are terrible': Mass rescue operation near Arrowtown during ultra-marathon
At least 110 people in the area needed to be evacuated; all athletes safe, organisers say.
Ex-prison guard murder trial: Claims of ‘witch-hunt’ before arrest
Reporter suspected 'friend' was potential suspect David Benbow himself.
Woman who drove drunk, kicked police officer walks from court with clean slate
A mix of shock, upset and alcohol was behind her impulsive decision to drive home.
Metlifecare pushes up revenue 32% after rising sales, fees
Total sales rose 12 per cent, despite challenges in the housing market.
Crusaders’ Scott Robertson bombshell: Why he wants to coach in France
All Black coaching contender says he wants to coach in France - including national team.
Watch: Burning Christchurch home kills one, then reignites hours later
Police and Fire and Emergency are investigating.
Controversial Arise Church gets boot from Otago University O Week event
Church was given a stand despite allegations of racism, sexual assault and homophobia.
Vanished builder 'low' suicide risk, expert tells murder trial
Ex-prison guard denies murder but Crown says he had motive, means and opportunity.
John MacDonald: Show us you care, commissioner
OPINION: Commissioner sticking to the lines about reported crime being less than normal.
Smoke billows from Christchurch home as firefighters respond
At least four each of firetrucks, police and ambulance responded to the incident.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Donations, goodwill sent from around NZ
Hawke's Bay Civil Defence said it had been so inundated with bedding, it can't take more.
Ex-prison guard murder trial: Accused asked missing man for help day before disappearance
Crown claims killing was well planned; defence warns jury of investigative bias.
Christchurch men on trial over allegations of stupification and sexual violation: Guilty pleas from one of accused
The trial is expected to run for at least three months before a judge alone.
South Island to expect heavy rainfall over next 24 hours
MetService has confirmed the bottom half of the South Island should expect strong deluges.
O Week chaos: Police investigating 15-man attack at student flat
Burglaries reported, and investigations ongoing as outsiders criticised by police.