Two mums in elaborate fake kidnapping hoax
Mums staged car theft and arson and are now serving home detention.
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Viagogo refunds several turned-away concertgoers
Around 200 people were refused entry to Six60's Dunedin gig, Viagogo was blamed.
Man accused of raping teen - before asking her to be his girlfriend
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Man in hospital after 'coward punch' at Six60 gig
A man suffered serious injuries after a 'coward punch'.
Fake ticket scandal: 200 refused entry to Six60 gig, Viagogo blamed
Viagogo blamed for selling fraudulent tickets.
'Our hearts are so full': All Black's baby news
All Black Aaron Smith and partner Teagan Voykovich are expecting their first child.
Antibiotic resistance: NZ among least exposed - study
New study uses sewage samples to compare risk of drug-resistant bacteria around the globe.
Drizzly start to the weekend with risk of thunderstorms for parts of NZ
The drizzly start to the weekend in Auckland and Northland is set to persevere today.
Dunedin bar killer pleads to be kept in prison
The Parole Board agrees with the 30-year-old.
Electric scooter claims plummet during Lime scooter ban
In 6 months, ACC claims for electric scooters has reached $739,184, most in Auckland.
Drug-impaired driver was so high he couldn't get out of vehicle
"This driving is as bad as it gets," judge said of perilous epiosde.
Five years since MH370: Kiwis' connection to major air disasters
Four people with links to New Zealand died in the 2014 Malaysia Airlines disasters.
Police warning ahead of Dunedin Six60 gig
Six60 fans warned against over-indulging ahead of the band's Dunedin concert this weekend.
Viewpoint NZ: Bike lanes, solar schools and adaptive surfing
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Lime scooters return to Auckland streets - under restrictions
After nearly a two-week hiatus Lime scooters have returned to Auckland's streets.
John Tamihere: Why Lime's rollout is tough to swallow
Comment: Denying public input on deploying scooters is alarming given health risks.
Kicked and stomped: Scratched glass hid vicious cell attack from view
Corrections staff investigated after hearing 'strange sound' to find attack under way.
'Brilliant' Chinese academic avoids driving conviction after crash
Judge said potential consequences of a conviction were out of proportion to the offending.
Lime e-scooters back on Dunedin's streets
Lime will be under Dunedin City Council's microscope.
Pair accused over Dunedin murder deny charges
Accused duo to remain behind bars for now.
Cans left behind in Speight's break-in
Speight's was unsure if anything was taken in the break-in.
Lime juicers' income dries up with e-scooters off the streets
Collecting the scooters can be highly competitive as juicers vie to charge them.
University of Otago's Law Camp returns, sans jelly wrestling
The University of Otago's Law Camp is back - without the jelly wrestling.
Warm and clear weather to continue
Warm and clear conditions are set to continue late into the week for much of NZ.
In flames: Car fire blocks Dunedin's Northern Motorway
Emergency services are responding to a car fire in Dunedin.
Ban lifted: Lime scooters back on Auckland's streets
Auckland Council made its ruling after suspending Lime's license last week.
Lime scooters' Auckland fate decided today
Auckland Council will announce if Lime scooters will return to Auckland streets today.
Decision on Lime scooters' Auckland future tomorrow
Auckland Council will make a decision on Lime's future in the city by tomorrow.
Teen robbed intellectually impaired man, spent it on cannabis, fast-food and Kmart
The thief was sentenced to a year of home detention.
Pizza Hut staff quit over 'disgusting' food safety, owner denies any risks
Staff quit after alleging expired food was served after it had been thrown in a skip.
Amber-Rose murder-accused appears in court
Doctor accused of killing teen girl in court to hear legal arguments about his case.
Grisly murder scene last week, now ready for new tenants
State house where blood trails found will soon be ready for new tenants.
Plucky penguin escapes being shark snack three times
A yellow-eyed penguin has tussled with sharks three times and lived to squawk the tale.