Melissa Wepa spent 15 years in jail for killing a friend.

Twelve arrested over Operation Inca appear in court

Young mum left fearing for her life after complaining about door-knocking arborists.

The Otago president says its time for another look at children and farm machinery.

North Canterbury Fish & Game took legal advice before ignoring last wishes of fisherman.

North Islanders can expect a dry Sunday and wet Monday.For the South Island, the reverse.

Broadcaster kept you out of a jam for much of his career.

69-year-old David Viles of Christchurch died at a rural property near Christchurch.

Nigel Taylor allegedly found with meth precursors and cooking gear

Lap dancers deemed independent contractors.

Moses Hurrell, 16, admitted the fatal Christchurch beating.

Man in his sixties died after his ride-on lawnmower rolled on top of him.

Deep irony in a health agency disregarding report on staff safety, says quake survivor.

Worker bashed before raiders flee with cigarettes and till.

The death has been referred to the coroner.

COMMENT: We are clearly experiencing management by an unwieldy committee, says Paul Glass.

Aviation commentator shares his thoughts of Air NZ boss' apology to customers.

Marcel Geros accused of abducting woman in Christchurch.

"It's a trend that has been on the rise for some time now," doctor says.

Heath Morris, 18, denies murdering Oliver Johnston.

Shirley Johnston admitted her role in the fraud

Tyrone Tiatoa was riding to a first date when he was killed

The flight from Sydney touched down in NZ and began to slide.

The political campaign for women's suffrage was marked by double dealing and subterfuge

A man known to the woman faces charges relating to the incident in Ilam.

Police can now confirm stabbing victim was 28-year-old woman.

But another four farms have had their infected property status lifted.

Christchurch man who admitted his role in a $380,000 tax dodge is ready to repay.

Teen didn't go through with Christchurch terror plans

The man faces 3 drugs charges