Man sentenced for possession of more than 1000 child sexual abuse publications
The 59-year-old was arrested at his Merivale home in October 2021.
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Rocketman Sir Elton John jets into New Zealand for last-ever shows
Legendary chart-topper arrives for three final gigs.
'Massive risk': Man who diverted motorists away from police checkpoint charged
The man had an aversion to police stopping traffic and thought he was doing a good deed.
Builder sentenced for $300k tax evasion, spent money on Uber Eats, travel
Judge: 'Offending of this nature is akin to theft of the taxpayers from this country'.
Person hospitalised after incident at Christchurch’s Jellie Park
St John confirmed the patient was moderately injured.
Tasman crews busy with rural blaze, chemical building fire
Fire and Emergency have told Nelson residents to avoid Elm St during decontamination.
One person injured after incident in Christchurch
Emergency services were called to a property in Linwood following the incident.
'Gut-wrenching': Out of pocket and patience with illegal hunting
Landowners, police & legitimate hunters say poaching seems to be on the rise in the South.
Queenstown helicopters near miss: Chopper pilot takes ‘evasive action’ to avoid crash
Incident happened just days before Gold Coast tragedy that claimed four lives.
Chinese settlement included in school curriculum
Multicultural origins explored through lens of Otago Chinese migrants.
'He ripped my heart out': Kiwi mum heartbroken after scammer pretends to be her daughter
The infamous 'Hi Mum' text message scam has been reported by multiple Kiwis.
One dead after serious crash closes South Canterbury highway
Police say the Geraldine-Fairlie highway is closed after powerlines fell due to the crash.
Driver critical after serious incident at Canterbury speedway
WorkSafe has been notified of the serious incident.
One person seriously injured in aeroplane crash at Oxford, Canterbury
Fire and Emergency NZ sent three crew to the scene to assist police and amulances.
‘Kindest man’ and his ‘mini-me’: Beach drowning victims remembered
Ian and Samuel Cruickshank drowned when they were swept out to sea at Opoutere Beach.
Raglan lifeguards carry out mass rescues amid tragic weekend on water
Groups of 13 and 16 people were rescued by lifeguards at Raglan yesterday.
Hipkins 'humbled and honoured' to take over role of PM
Hipkins will become Prime Minister once Jacinda Ardern formally resigns the post.
Robertson congratulates 'my mate Chippy', Hipkins' dad has 'mixed feelings' about son's new job
He was the only nomination for the Labour leadership today.
Who is Chris 'Chippy' Hipkins, NZ's next PM and Labour leader?
The senior minister is known as "Mr Fix-it", and for his light-hearted temperament.
Carmel Sepuloni set to be deputy to Hipkins after Kiri Allan rules herself out
Allan tells the NZ Herald she will not be running for deputy.
The naked truth: Former judge bares all about naturist lifestyle
Former judge says it is a good feeling to talk openly about his lifestyle.
Visitor numbers up, and where are Kiwis escaping to as travel surges?
Figures show overseas travel by Kiwis is stronger as international visitor numbers rise.
Body of man who drowned trying to save child found at Lake Wakatipu
Missing man's body has been found in Lake Wakatipu search.
Critically injured person airlifted to hospital after workplace incident in Picton
Emergency services responded about 1pm and flew one person to Wellington Hospital.
Live: Senior Minister out of the running; Labour contenders quizzed on PM aspirations
Newstalk ZB understands Woods won't be throwing her hat in the ring.
'Tinged with sadness': Ardern has no regrets day on from resignation
Ardern said today she had 'slept well for the first time in a long time'.
Governors Bay locals put police on to 'antisocial' drivers
Several other vehicles have been identified and are actively being sought by local police.
‘True stateswoman’: Biden, Clinton praise Ardern after resignation
News that Ardern is stepping down is making global headlines.
Rock thrown through Christchurch couple’s window lands next to wife’s head
The Spreydon resident said they're racking their brains over why the attack occurred.
Helicopters continue to battle vegetation blaze near Queenstown
The vegetation fire at Long Gully has been burning since Thursday night.
Council failure to ensure secure fencing led to death of toddler
Council failed to ensure fencing around its Gore oxidation ponds was effective enough.
Region's fire risk brings total ban
Community officials believe the risk at this time of year to be too high.
Another swimmer missing in Lake Wakatipu
Another person is missing in Lake Wakatipu at Glenorchy after trying to help a child.
Let them sleep in: Later school starts for senior students a ‘no-brainer’ - researchers
The evidence is clear. So why have so few New Zealand schools changed their start times?