Army officer not guilty of assault, no verdict on sexual violation charge
Officer 'undeployable and unpromotable' as court-martial process delayed for years.
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Woman challenged ex-partner over vanished new lover: ‘What have you done with him?’
Crown claims killing was well planned; defence warns jury of investigative bias.
Firefighters respond to big scrub fire in Otago
Traffic has been diverted and three helicopters have been placed on standby.
Judge tells Queenstown tattooist to buy a Lotto ticket
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Emergency services at Invercargill fire, smoke clouds CBD
Fire at Turnbull Thomson Park thought to be pile of rubber or hockey turf, witnesses say.
Judge declares mistrial in child sex abuse case
Day four of trial fails to get under way as judge dismisses jury.
Gloriavale: Faithful Pilgrim tells Employment Court leaders were not 'yes men'
The former principal told a court the community's leaders do not rule like tyrants.
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'You're going to get what you deserve': Army officer sends woman message before alleged sexual violation
The Crown said the woman withdrew her consent during planned 'rough' sex.
Vanished man's mother says defendant used to call her 'Mum'
Crown claims killing was well planned; defence warns jury of investigative bias.
Christchurch superintendent defends police patrols as shop owners rally
The city's top cop has rebuffed claims that police are 'letting the city down'.
Fire crews extinguish blaze on bus on Christchurch southern motorway
The incident was attended by two fire crews as well and a tanker.
Vanished builder stashed cash and lived outside society norms, court hears
Crown claims killing was well planned; defence warns jury of investigative bias.
Men arrested in Ashburton after being found with offensive weapons
The men were pulled over for acting in a suspicious matter on Tuesday night.
Cyclone Gabrielle: $2b kiwifruit industry right in path of storm
Fruit quality woes could intensify as Cyclone Gabrielle hits premium growing regions.
Bodiless murder case: Police secretly tracked murder suspect
Defence lawyers warns jury of "investigative bias", highlight lack of evidence.
No body, no weapon: Who killed Mike McGrath? Friend stands trial for murder
Christchurch builder disappeared in May 2017 – and has not been seen since.
Investigators look into suspicious overnight fires at Christchurch’s Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate school
Both blazes were minor, according to Fire and Emergency.
Coroner opens inquiry into mental health patient murdering stranger
Laisa Waka was killed as she walked home from work.
Man drunk and high on meth threatened to cut out partner’s tongue
Justin David Gonscak appeared for sentence in Invercargill District Court last week.
Inside Auckland's emergency bunker as Cyclone Gabrielle rages
"No one gets a get out of jail free card," an official said as the storm approached.
Officer allegedly slapped colleague so hard in sexual encounter her vision went blurry
The officer admitted slapping a female colleague in the face and pouring a drink over her.
Gloriavale trial: member rejects evidence by leavers about slavery, servitude at secretive community
Gloriavale member slams leavers' evidence in court, calls claims 'nonsense'.
Two killed among multiple crashes in the South
Emergency services busy with weekend of accidents in Southland.
Driverless shuttle hits the road in Queenstown
The Ohmio Lift shuttle is being promoted as a 'last-mile transport solution'.
One killed in highway crash at Mataura, Southland
One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 at Mataura.
Mainland tales: A day at the sheep sales
Herald journalist Kurt Bayer reports on an ageless Kiwi ceremony.
Thief blames gang after being caught with stolen meat and quad bike
The thief told police he had been kidnapped by gang members.
Christchurch serial fraudster admits $350k con
He's preyed on the elderly, and now Brendon Harris has cost banks more than $350k.
Tribesmen MC crackdown: Police disrupt bikie gang’s southern tour
Police have been monitoring notorious group around South Island.
Watch: Pool lifeguard's stunt with 'drowning' child prompts review
The video stunt amassed thousands of views - bosses say it should never have been posted.
Cake decorator embroiled in corrupt council contract may be deported
She helped a council manager dishonestly obtain a $459k contract.
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Downfall: Drug kingpin’s assets, including two Mercedes and $180k cash seized
Court rules illicit gains to be handed over to police.