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The woman lunged for the gun that was pointed at her head.
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A new party returns to the South Island and several red seats flip.
Strong gusts over 110km/h cancel six Wellington Airport flights
Yesterday, strong winds also affected flights in and out of Christchurch Airport.
Wild weather: Gusts top 200km/h, lift roofs, down power lines and trees in Canterbury
Gusts have topped 200km/h in Canterbury today.
'Work of the devil': Man's religious upbringing linked to hidden cameras, 40,000 objectional images
The man was taught all things sexual were 'the work of the devil'.
Doctor accused of trying to murder partner, also questioned about first husband's death
File reveals what Shelagh Dawson told police, photos of prescription drugs.
1 Drop Nation’s new album pays homage to music scene struggles
Christchurch group's new album includes official One New Zealand Warriors anthem.
What it's like inside Mecca's newly opened Christchurch megastore
Mega Mecca store - 2nd biggest in Australasia - opens in Christchurch CBD retail precinct.
Woman who faked pregnancy claims she was at work during lengthy offending
Judge says Nicola Watts was trying to deflect the blame for her behaviour.
Election day weather: MetService warns voters of severe gales, heavy rain
MetService's advice is to vote this afternoon if possible.
Deadly love triangle: The woman at the centre of fatal dispute between two best friends
A former prison guard's been found guilty of murdering his estranged partner’s new lover.
Big read: No body, no gun - the murder of Mike McGrath
The full story of the former prison guard who killed his old mate.
David Benbow found guilty of murdering childhood friend
Michael McGrath was last seen alive in May 2017.
'Theft isn't the answer': Man loses family jewellery following caravan heist
The $10,000 caravan was stolen despite 'unbreakable' wheel clamps.
Gang-pad bashing: Mongols MC member to remain behind bars for NYE manslaughter
Lyndon Sheed was found guilty of manslaughter after punching Kane Wayman.
Cops scour new areas in hunt for missing real estate agent
Yanfei Bao was last seen alive on July 19.
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.
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.
Pair attacked with wheel brace while sleeping
A woman appeared in court after bashing her ex and his new girlfriend while they slept.
Teen charged with manslaughter following fatal crash
An 18-year-old was killed after the car she was in fled police.
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.
Watch: How new 12-level hotel at Ellerslie was built
From Monday this week, Safari began operating the hotel under its franchise arrangement.
'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.
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Live: Hipkins says he'll soon be 'fighting fit', attacks Luxon from his sick bed
Luxon claims Hipkins is spreading misinformation.
Killer mum cuddles bears made from slain daughters' clothes, letter reveals
She admitted smothering Liané, 6, and 2-year-old twins Maya and Karla.
'We are absolutely heartbroken': Simon Barnett’s beloved wife Jodi dies
'We are completely broken ... words cannot adequately convey how deeply loved she was'
Shell Bay, Banks Peninsula oil spill: Plan to remove boat in the works
Equipment for a refloat of this vessel is not available in New Zealand.
Corrections and police at odds over who knew what about 'foiled' EM bail bracelets
Corrections and police also disputed whether Corrections was even aware of the report.
'Why was I singled out?' Woman left distressed after pat-down search by airport staff
False alerts by airport body scanners can lead to embarrassing pat-down searches.
Simon Barnett's heartbreak for beloved wife - 'things are grim'
Doctors have told the radio star his 'perfect' soulmate and 'hero' has just weeks to live.
Yoga with Top’s Raf Manji, and why he thinks he can win Ilam
Plus Manji doesn't like the way Labour used the mosque attacks as a recruiting tool.