Machete attack: Parole Board 'struggles' with man's claim he didn't mean to hurt anyone
Australian citizen - a father of two - had been back in NZ only a week before attack.
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Auckland fog: 50 flights cancelled before restrictions lifted
More than 80 domestic flights were affected before fog restrictions were lifted.
Kakapo chick receives pioneering brain surgery
Lump on kakapo chick's head was caused by failure of skull bones to fuse before hatching.
Father 'hit children, threatened to shoot horse'
Court told during one beating, boy cried in pain, pleaded for father to stop hitting him.
Lucky ones: Why surviving cancer in NZ is a lottery
Emma Russell talks to researchers and patients about what needs to change.
Vomit, urine, broken glass: 'Safe' student bar faces liquor licence fight
The Otago students' association bought the bar for a safe and controlled drinking space.
Elton John adds third Auckland show
Some dates also moved owing to scheduling conflicts.
All Blacks star confirms shift overseas
All Blacks winger to join London Irish at end of the 2019 season.
Dunedin students call for cheaper alcohol
They want the Dunedin City Council to help them lobby the Government to make it happen.
Tragic turn for elderly Kiwi couple stranded in Canada
A stopover in Canada turned into a two-and-a-half year struggle for a Kiwi family.
Girl, 14, denies attempted murder of police officer; hopes for bail
Defendant appeared at hearing via audiovisual link from facility in the North Island.
Injured e-scooter rider who collided with truck at fault
Woman hit by truck in Dunedin while riding an e-scooter is found at fault.
Truck driver cleared over Lime scooter crash
Truck driver found not at fault over accident which left scooter rider with head injuries.
Arrest over bomb hoax at Dunedin Airport
A man has been arrested after allegedly leaving fake explosive device at Dunedin Airport.
'On the turps?': Having 'couple of beers' before court doesn't impress judge
'I don't think you've taken today seriously enough', judge tells defendant.
Viewpoint NZ: Fighting climate change, brewing up a craft beer storm and Metiria Turei is back, as an artist
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Your weather: Country to bask in warmer temps this weekend
Temperatures are forecast to soar 6C above average in some parts of the country.
Judge blasts police: Burglary victim pays for urine clean up
Police inaction means burglary victim forced to pay carpet cleaning bill.
Woman 'terrified' alleged secret filmer on bail
Woman's father says she is distraught and unable to sleep.
Kiwi captures rare moment of Saturn sneaking behind moon
Griffin captured "great" view of rare celestial event, Saturn being eclipsed by the moon.
'Isis pays well': Men trespassed from cinema over Islamic State joke
'With the current environment, there's only so much stupidity you can tolerate.'
Hundreds entered lime scooter 'drag race' in Dunedin; only two showed up
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Runway light likely cause of Air New Zealand take-off drama
An Air NZ flight from Christchurch to Dunedin had to be turned back last night.
The brazen heist that rocked Dunedin
Gunman made off with Cadbury's entire weekly payroll worth $53,000.
Troubled cannabis event moves south after frantic search for venue
A troubled cannabis event has had a last minute venue change.
Enjoy warm start to long weekend - it won't last
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Girl, 14, accused of attempted murder of police officer
The teen faces attempted murder charge and two counts of assault.
Tourist admits causing Lake Tekapo crash that killed his in-laws
Three passengers in the back seat of the man' rented vehicle died at the scene.
Teen, 14, charged with attempted murder of police officer
The 14-year-old was arrested on Friday and charged with attempted murder.
'Bath salts' drug found in Dunedin; people warned not to take it
Drug has been "associated with deaths overseas and hospitalisation in New Zealand".
Revealed: 2 million Kiwis have police alert next to names
Nearly two million people appear in police intel system with an alert against their name.
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