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Lawyer ended a long-running career with a win in court.
How Tīwai Point aluminium smelter just became NZ’s biggest battery
After years of uncertainty, the Tīwai Point aluminium smelter's future has been assured.
The sudden death of Sean Kessels: ‘Money wasn’t a problem'
His 'broken' mum says he died despite the family 'trying everything' for mental health.
Hydraulic system failure causes Jetstar plane to swerve off runway
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission is investigating the incident.
Violent offender fails to return to prison after funeral - victim not told for three days
Man wanted for a 'bail breach' is inmate who failed to return to prison from day leave.
Identity of man who took pics of naked children at rec centres finally revealed
'We are relieved the public now knows who he is' - a parent of one of the victims.
Scott Watson's bid for freedom: Psychologists disagree over reoffending risk
Notorious double murderer Scott Watson appears before the Parole Board again
Christchurch runway excursion: What happens when a plane misses the runway?
One of New Zealand’s busiest runways was briefly closed this morning.
'Swerved wildly': Plane veers off runway at Christchurch Airport
Investigations begin into likely steering issue after landing.
Revealed: Coroner finally rules on cause of 2014 plane crash at Canterbury Gliding Club
The pilot's plane crashed just 65 seconds after takeoff while towing a glider.
Budget: $14 billion revealed in tax cuts worth $4-$40 a fortnight
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Thousands join protest at Parliament as Govt unveils Budget
The nationwide protests come ahead of the coalition Government's first Budget at 2pm.
Audrey Young: Buckle in – money is tight, you’d better believe it
OPINION: Cuts to Government agencies will become business as usual.
Budget 2024: The 10 key points
Bamboozled by the Budget? Here's all the main highlights explained.
Missing Chinese woman found alive in 'company of somebody she knows'
Ping Lyu had last been seen in Christchurch on Saturday.
Mama Hooch rapists will not be deported
The two Australian brothers accused of rape will not be deported when they leave jail.
Sports Insider: Folly of private equity play looms large over rugby's future
ANALYSIS: What to do with the lemon that is Silver Lake.
Frank Film: Baby steps – becoming a first-time parent
Parenting educator discusses what matters in that all-important first year of life.
Gang boss with fake motorbike licence unhappy he must now do the time
Albert Epere argued community work was unfair.
Brodie Retallick at 33: One of NZ's rugby greats is finally giving his body a break
'I think I'm done there,' the giant lock says of his All Blacks and Chiefs careers.
Boats blown over at Auckland marina as fierce storm lashed region
Power was out to households across the city.
Frank Film 2024 Episode 4: New Baby, New Parents
Cot, nappies, action – parenting educator Nathan Wallis discusses what matters, and what doesn’t, in that all-important first year of life.
Bus hub fatal stabbing: ‘Name suppression needs to be respected’
Principal makes appeal after teenager attacked and stabbed in Dunedin last week.
Teen says his life was 'turned inside out' by sexual violation
The 15-year-old said the trial then 'broke me in ways that are hard to describe'.
Christchurch Police appealing for information about missing woman
Ping Lyu was last seen on Stewart St in Addington, Christchurch on Saturday May 25.
Super Rugby Selections: Key figures make timely returns
The latest team lists for Super Rugby Pacific have been announced.
'A horrendous speed': Teen caught driving at more than double motorway speed limit
The teenager caught yesterday faces serious charges and has had his car confiscated.
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'Hectic': Hail the size of marbles pelts Auckland, city braces for next severe weather bout
Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong 120km/h gales have hit the city this morning.
Te Pāti Māori protest: What you need to know about tomorrow's carkoi protests
Police are urging people in metropolitan areas to allow extra time for their morning trips
Sophia Crestani death: Bedroom door closed on people in crush, partygoer tells inquest
The inquest into the 19-year-old's death has entered its third day.
Revealed: The part of NZ which is growing fastest as Census data released
Stats NZ has released the first round of data.
Ex-Shortland Street actor loses 10kg in 12 days on hunger strike
Will Alexander is protesting the Government's response to the war in Gaza.