Guilty of murder: Son strangled mum then bashed her head in with hammer
Martin Marinovich will be sentenced in April.
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Four seriously injured in separate crashes along Southland highway
Three people have been taken to hospital by rescue helicopter.
Man dies after going missing in Southland water incident
The man was part of a group on the water in Southland.
Horror weekend on the roads: Fatal crash, diversions in place
Two crashes near Waitomo after seven people died on North Island roads this weekend.
Deadly crashes: Three killed in Northland smash, four dead in Waikato
Emergency services were called to the scene on Whananaki Rd at 2.15am.
A toddler was found face down in the family pool. This is how she was saved.
Emily Wagstaff nearly drowned. Her parents have a message for others.
Murder or manslaughter? Closing arguments in Martin Marinovich trial
"There is no way she deserved to die at the hands of her son."
Crash causing rush hour delays on Northern Motorway
Motorists are asked to allow extra time until the crash is cleared.
One dead after incident at Langs Beach, Northland
St John sent three vehicles to the scene this morning but one person died.
Baby discharged as twin's funeral goes ahead
Six people were taken to hospital after gas panel heater and oven hob leaks
She was in love with her tattoo. After she survived White Island it tells a new story
GRAPHIC WARNING: The tour guide has shared a glimpse into her hospital recovery.
Marinovich murder trial: Hammer blow or strangulation cause of death argued
The defence says Martin Marinovich strangled his mother to death.
Auckland's southern train line reopened following 'emergency services incident'
Delays and cancellations expected as rail services return to schedule following incident.
Police investigating Hamilton death, several hospitalised
Speculation about a gas leak, but police say the death remains unexplained at this stage.
Injury 'totally incompatible with life': Cop describes scene of alleged murder
Martin Marinovich is accused of murdering his mother after an argument.
Local Focus: Tūrangi St John grant relief helps build future
Over half a million dollars granted for new station. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Focus: Cops on e-bikes could be patrolling near you
Focus: NZ Police are starting a 4-week e-bike trial. Senior Sergeant Leah Everest who is in charge of operational planning for road policing, tells us why. Video / Michael Craig
'At their wits' end': Family of missing Brit tramper desperate for news
Police say 16 LandSAR members and two dog teams will pick up search at daylight today.
Auckland motorway closure: 9km gridlock after incident
SH 1 northbound link to Northwestern motorway is closed.
Missing UK tramper: 'Desperate' parents fly to NZ to help in search
Thermal imaging cameras to be used when search continues today for Stephanie Simpson.
One dead after workplace incident
WorkSafe is making inquiries after a person has died at a Waitete Rd workplace
Train vs truck: Serious crash near Christchurch
Information is limited but emergency services are at the scene in Flaxton, Waimakariri.
With no need for deliberation, woman cleared of arson
A judge has dismissed all charges one lady was facing in connection to a Dunedin fire.
Person dies at Bay of Plenty beach
The person had earlier been pulled unresponsive from the water.
Fatal car crash in Hamilton
Waikato road policing manager Jeff Penno said they are in the early stages of a scene examination into the fatal crash. Video / Natalie Akoorie
'Just gutted': Pregnant woman's car stolen from hospital carpark
"I was just gutted. It's a pretty special time and it's not what we need right now."
Live: Third Southland town told to flee floods, blocks of land under water
Some families were forced to wade through waist-high water to safety.
'Very afraid and freezing cold': Tourists thought they'd die in West Coast floods
'We were very afraid and freezing cold. There was no way of communicating with anyone.'
Massive crash caught on camera along SH16 between Helensville and Kaukapakapa
Massive crash caught on camera along SH16 between Helensville and Kaukapakapa. Video / Rachel Cunliffe
Kiwi found dead in Bali hotel pool was on 'spiritual journey'
"It's been a beautiful friendship and I am going to miss him a lot, we all are."
'Near-death experiences': Teenager, family's lucky escapes in wild weather
About 100 trampers are being rescued by helicopter from Fiordland today.
'A truly loved human': Kiwi man dies in Bali swimming tragedy
"His sudden death in Bali will certainly have a financial impact on his family ..."