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King Cobras gang members plead guilty to vicious attack outside gay bar
One of the victims suffered a fractured skull in the attack outside a gay bar.
Boy, 9, caught driving with two adults and baby as passengers
The incident has been reported to Oranga Tamariki.
Timaru flights face another day of bird disruption. What can airports do?
Bird balls to falconry, airports go great lengths to avoid bird strike.
Australian billionaire's superyacht spotted in Dunedin
The Arctic P is believed to have a 4-D immersive cinema.
From sexual abuse and anorexia to Coast to Coast champion - Simone Maier's incredible journey
Maier is chasing her fourth consecutive Coast to Coast win this weekend.
Large forest fire in Tasman expected to be contained by tomorrow evening
Heavy-machinery operators worked through the night to cut firebreaks.
Watch: Hope for Kiwi pilot taken hostage a year ago in Indonesia
A recent video of Philip Mehrtens was released by West Papua Liberation Army.
Otago Lotto player wins $1m, Powerball jackpots to $8m
The winning ticket was sold on MyLotto.
Murder or self-defence? Details of housing complex murder, violent crime spree revealed
Motu Smith is on trial for allegedly murdering his neighbour, a former gang member.
Australian comedian Hamish Blake competing in debut Coast to Coast
The comedian faces his toughest challenge yet when he attempts the gruelling 234km race.
Brown's Springboks appointment brings fresh narrative to rugby
OPINION: Tony Brown is set to form a dynamic duo with Rassie Erasmus.
‘He was living his dream life’: UK tourist killed in NZ crash remembered
The 26 year old died in a single-vehicle crash in the South Island on January 28.
Christchurch mosque attack terrorist abandons review of prison conditions
The terrorist planned to challenge his designation as an at-risk prisoner.
Man arrested after police alerted to crash by iPhone feature
The autonomous crash detection feature was introduced with the iPhone 14.
Airport closed after Air NZ flight take-off rejected due to concerns of bird activity
The Air New Zealand flight from Timaru to Wellington was due to depart at 6.30am.
Back to school: Rangiora High School reopens amid Covid-19 outbreak
The school closed after 39 staff were believed to have contracted the virus.
Pro-Palestine protesters arrested after clashes with police
Four men to appear in court after tunnel blocked and red liquid poured on the road.
Evidence of rats still clear at Dunedin supermarket
The infestation came to national attention after store staff alleged a lack of action.
Canterbury scrub fire contained, remains at five hectares
Residents were evacuated and some lost power as the scrub fire blazed near SH1.
Surprise name as part of Springboks coaching group
Rassie Erasmus returns and has a Kiwi by his side.
KiwiRail to front select committee, future of Cook Strait ferries hangs in the balance
KiwiRail bosses could face questioning for three hours or more.
Succession NZ: How the super-wealthy live - mega-mansions that can lie empty half the time
Their trophy homes have panic rooms, gyms and fridges the size of most kitchens.
Police accused of aggression after arrests at Christchurch protest
Approximately 60 people took part in the pro-Palestine protest at Lyttelton Port.
Woman attacks teen as she left Nelson hair salon. No one knows why
Mysterious crime: 'I was attacked from behind. Mum heard me screaming down the phone'.
House no one wanted a year ago is snapped up for $1.2m in just seven days
Two buyers were going at it hammer and tongs to win the auction.
Man alleged to have driven his car into a holiday park cabin
Man allegedly accelerated forward and drove into the cabin, destroying the front wall.
Dunedin homicide: Man appears in court charged with murder; keeps name secret
Man charged with murder of Gurjit Singh remanded in custody.
He wanted information from his neighbours, so threatened them with a cricket bat
He ran towards them with the bat yelling, 'There will be no peace for you until I’m gone'.
Forest fire contained: Not out of the woods yet as mercury to soar above 30C
Fire crews brace for big day across tinder-dry Canterbury.
First to crack $2m: Aussie buyers push house prices in Queenstown-Lakes to new heights
“We’ve 10 to 13 flights a day from Australia, it's crazy.”
Gurjit Singh killing: 33-year-old man charged with murder, to appear in court
Gurjit Singh's body was found outside his Dunedin home with multiple stab wounds.
'Soul-destroying' sexual abuse dismissed as 'low-level' by MSD - victim
The woman claims her fight for justice was made all about money and the system failed her.
Double knife attacker released from jail immediately after trial
The man was arrested after drunkenly attacking people at his Invercargill home.