'I got him', hit-and-run driver told partner after reversing over teen
Victim's father: 'My son will bear the scars for the rest of his life.'
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Murder or mystery? Jury retires to consider verdict in former prison guard's retrial
David Benbow is accused of killing childhood friend Michael McGrath in 2017.
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Hipkins on NZ response to Israel attack; Luxon talks tough on gangs
Christopher Luxon is visiting Rangiora today while Chris Hipkins is in Auckland.
Kids rode in boot in stolen car joyride
Police referred the group to Youth Aid after cutting the joyride short.
'Safe and well': Boy, 11, found after going missing while fishing
The youngster was last seen around 1.30pm yesterday.
Small business: Mānuka oil producer looking to follow in honey's footsteps
West Coast company bringing the benefits of mānuka to people through oils.
SPCA ‘disgusted’ by Otago student hazing rituals
The University of Otago is investigating two separate reports of animal harm.
'One in a million': Little Ciro's only chance to stop going blind
A rare opportunity has arisen for Ciro Carrascull - but it's halfway across the world.
One dead in Ngāruawāhia two-vehicle crash
Two-vehicle smash just before 5pm has blocked Great South Rd near golf course.
Man who attacked elderly parents in their bed jailed
Drunk son severely attacked elderly parents, and in court waved to them, saying 'later'.
Revealed: Surprising item behind bomb scare at Queenstown Airport
The device looked 'highly suspicious and risky', packed next to a computer inside a bag.
As NZ First and Act continue to bicker, is there room for Top in Parliament?
Top is keen to enter Parliament - does Ilam want to help them get there?
'I do not know how I will cope': Jodi Barnett farewelled at moving service
Husband Simon gives a heartfelt, eloquent tribute to his wife.
Queenstown cryptosporidium outbreak linked to human faecal contamination
It follows a detailed investigation.
Bomb threat at Queenstown Airport resolved, flights resume
Passengers and staff were ordered to the carpark after a suspected bomb threat.
Teen charged with manslaughter following fatal crash
An 18-year-old was killed after the car she was in fled police.
Government announces six new South Island marine reserves
The new reserves will increase protection around the mainland.
Three people critically injured in Canterbury crash
Emergency services were called to the scene just before lunchtime.
Police ask for public’s help locating missing Christchurch mother
The 56-year-old was last seen yesterday afternoon.
Police to trial controversial DNA tool for two of NZ's most high-profile cold cases
Police hope genealogy sites can help find Alicia O'Reilly and Mellory Manning's killers.
'Body for money': Man organised sex work for underage girl
The man organised sex work for the teenage girl and took $100 of her earnings.
Fatal crash driver claimed sun was in his eyes
'If a driver cannot clearly see a road in front, he must slow down or stop.'
Searchers find body of fisherman swept off rocks
The alarm was raised at 2.20pm after the man went missing at Slope Point, Southland.
Queenstown crypto bug: Drinkable water should be back soon
Thousands of residents could be able to drink tap water by Thursday.
Murder-accused who breached bail hands himself in
Police have had a warrant out for the arrest of Wharekura since September 15.
Watch: Wild winds topple motorhome, push it across road
The strong winds tipped the vehicle and pushed it across the highway.
Judge allows professional body to investigate former engineer
ENZ wants to investigate whether Dr Alan Reay should have better supervised his employee.
Killer mum cuddles bears made from slain daughters' clothes, letter reveals
She admitted smothering Liané, 6, and 2-year-old twins Maya and Karla.
Man spent friends' property bond and car purchase money on gambling
Jake Ashley Gibbs 'ripped off' his friends for $14,000 in a 'significant breach of trust'.
'We are absolutely heartbroken': Simon Barnett’s beloved wife Jodi dies
'We are completely broken ... words cannot adequately convey how deeply loved she was'
South Island’s million dollar streets revealed
New property data shows record levels of streets where average house prices top $1m.
'Out of control': Yoga studio owner hit by homeless man who called staff 143 times
The man left bizarre voice messages and tried to follow female staff members inside.
Drunk breaks into Dunedin house - minus his pants
‘’The man did not say why he was without his pants."
Queenstown Council could face legal action for lack of filter barriers
On Monday, Te Whatu Ora confirmed 56 cases and 12 probable cases of cryptosporidium.