Double knife attacker released from jail immediately after trial
The man was arrested after drunkenly attacking people at his Invercargill home.
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Canterbury crash victim feels left out of the justice process after he was hit by a car.
Tourists’ camper teeters on bridge over riverbed
The campervan was left dangling from a bridge near a campground.
Prescription blunder leaves Alexandra woman ‘angry and scared’
Medical botch-up led to woman having to delay having children.
Two fires sparked by lightning on West Coast extinguished
High volume of lightning strikes recorded, sparking two fires on the West Coast.
Bullied health worker says Worksafe findings were like 'having a knife twisted'
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NZ police open investigation into death threats against World Rugby referees
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Police pursue 'persons of interest' after Dunedin man's violent death
Investigators are scouring a Dunedin neighbourhood to try to solve the brutal killing.
'Raw deal': Waitaki MP defends farmers in maiden speech
'Farming sentiment is the worst I have ever seen,' Miles Anderson told Parliament.
Close race for top places in National shearing circuit
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Christchurch homicide: Alleged killer keeps name secret for now
The 38-year-old was found dead on a Christchurch street.
One dead following overnight crash on State Highway 1, Otago
The single-vehicle crash was reported to police at about 12.45am this morning.
Rich-listers love Ayrburn Queenstown, but is it worth the splurge?
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Mother’s heartbreak: Sheet near heater ignited house fire that killed two kids
An 8-year-old boy and his 8-month-old sister died in the fire.
Mechanic to pay $30k in alleged Range Rover trading scam
Couple took an SUV to him to have it repaired and then ended up carless.
The drive-by shooting at Mongols pad that led to discovery of guns, cash and drugs
The gang's president and sergeant in arms have pleaded guilty after a bust at the pad.
Norfolk Island murderer deported, arrives in Christchurch
Glenn McNeill murdered Sydney woman Janelle Patton over 20 years ago.
Dunedin death of Gurjit Singh confirmed as homicide, died from multiple stab wounds
Police have confirmed Gurjit Singh died as a result of multiple stab wounds.
‘Could happen tomorrow’: Govt warned of chances of ‘catastrophic’ earthquake
Staffing issues could compromise the Government's response to even small-scale events.
Winton crash: Police appeal for dashcam footage after pedestrian hit by vehicle
The serious crash happened on SH 6 between Brandon and Wemyss Sts at around 1.30pm.
'I didn't agree to it': Councillor objects to use of te reo Māori names
Barry Stewart has claimed he will be objecting every time Maori names are put first.
Queenstown cocaine dealer loses name suppression
A former mortgage broker earned between $17k and $29k over 14 months from dealing.
Ngāi Tahu CEO steps down after 12 years
Arihia Bennett was first the female and longest-serving chief executive.
Elderly couple killed in Canterbury crash after driver suffered medical event - coroner
The couple, who were together for 61 years, died in the 2020 crash.
El Niño fails to dent NZ dairy, power production
Much of the country remains green despite the onset of El Niño.
Powerball $17.25 million win mistaken for $17,250: ‘Got to get my eyes checked’
The first Powerball First Division winner of 2024 is from Canterbury.
Close call for vineyard as fire crews contain 25ha grass blaze in Marlborough
The blaze had a 'minimal impact' on Yealands Estate Winery's productive vineyard.
Dunedin prepares for 10pc population increase over next 30 years
Dunedin is preparing housing developments for a sustainable future.
Christchurch homicide probe: Police search Avon River for gun
The 38-year-old was found dead on a Christchurch street.
‘Terrible coincidence’: Drivers killed in Ōamaru crash worked for the same company
Two people died after a large truck and trailer collided on SH1 south of Ōamaru.
Dunedin man acquitted of rape
The man was accused of raping a woman at the Signal Hill lookout.
Name of young girl who died in Fiordland river released
The 10-year-old was swept down Marian Creek on Hollyford River.