Akin to 'torture': Son jailed after keeping elderly dad in wetsuit and soiled nappy
The elderly man was kept in a nappy and wetsuit he couldn't remove when he soiled himself.
The elderly man was kept in a nappy and wetsuit he couldn't remove when he soiled himself.
New Zealand's most famous natural landmarks have seen a stark decline says DoC's report.
The inquest into the fatal shaking death of toddler Leith Hutchison continues in Greymouth
The vape shop was targeted for a break-in and burglary a month after it had opened.
The mammal put a hole in the surfer's wetsuit.
Mauger has won the Christchurch mayoralty.
SH6 from Hira to Ronga Rd, Rai Valley, will close from November 1 to December 18.
The Coroner is looking into the death of 15-month-old manslaughter victim Leith Hutchison.
Staff are struggling "despite continually giving it their all to keep the patients safe".
Shadbolt is NZ's second longest-serving mayor after getting the Invercargill job in 1998.
A flying saucer in central Canterbury has landed a space on the list of best BnBs.
Sun shines for cricket days after region's polar blast.
COMMENT: Law should not be made like this - it's judicial activism with a capital A.
Firefighters trying to contain vegetation fire above Glenorchy road near Queenstown.
And no, they didn't use the bank of mum and dad.
One-term councillor Glyn Lewers will lead the district for the next three years.
Tory Whanau's mayoral win in Wellington bucked a national trend of right-leaning mayors.
"I feel surprised not to be re-elected as a councillor, it will take some time to digest."
The man is fighting for his life after becoming trapped by logs.
Jules Radich has unseated Aaron Hawkins as Dunedin mayor.
The country's longest serving mayor Tim Shadbolt has lost the top job to Nobby Clark.
Missy Parata stood up to her stalker, she had no idea of the horror that would unfold.
The votes are in and Christchurch's new mayor is Phil Mauger.
First indication of result in expected this afternoon after voting closes at noon.
Immigration Minister urges Kiwi fishing companies to reconsider using Russian crews.
The man at the centre of the case is no longer alive to see today's verdicts.
Police are still seeking a third person after Monday's robbery at Petersens Jewellers.
The man was seen lying down on a road in Fendalton.
One person was airlifted to Christchurch hospital.
Warm and settled weather comes for major sports events in Auckland and Christchurch.