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Exclusive: Family of young children whose human remains found in suitcases are in Asia
NZ Police have confirmed they are working with Interpol and "overseas agencies".
'No boundaries': Woman learns of fiance's criminal 'dark side' after break-up
Judge tells man to deal with violent tendencies 'or it will get worse'.
Analysis: Covid deaths - understanding how the NZ numbers are reported
Covid-19 deaths explained. What do 'died from, with, attributed, and underlying' mean?
Ombudsman sends PM 'please explain' over Sharma allegations
PM's office reacts to Ombudsman's request over Official Information Act obligations.
Opinion: Kiwi icon's strange America's Cup protest comes far too late
Opinion: The Kiwi trio have arrived five months late to the America's Cup fight.
Cecilia Robinson rejoins My Food Bag board amid 'deeply disappointing' share price
Meal kit company co-founder and former CEO returns.
The former bankers taking a bite out of the $110 billion business lending market
New asset manager looks to fill lending gap left by the banks.
Jealous lover: Woman torches partner's house, causes up to $165k in loss
When the man got a text from another woman, his partner exacted 'revenge'.
'This is wrong': Kiwi America's Cup icon resigns in protest at Barcelona move
Sir Michael Fay has resigned his 46 year membership of the Royal NZ Yacht Squadron.
No cycle or walking lanes for Auckland Harbour Bridge
Waka Kotahi Board cites "significant" health and safety issues.
Kawhia shooting: Mum haunted by frightening escape with children
The judge said that, of all the offenders, Grayson Toilolo most deserved an MPI.
Man tried to hire hitman for $300 to kill a person who didn't get along with his wife
He found out it would cost a lot more.
David Seymour on Uffindell, Sharma scandals - and National coalition talks
Seymour also tells On the Tiles what Act wants from a National coalition.
Parole denied: Mark Lundy to remain behind bars 22 years after killing his wife and daughter
His church-going, clock-making hopes are on hold.
Gregor Paul: All Blacks' king-maker sets scene for fairtyale comeback
Opinion: NZ thought it was witnessing the greatest coaching catastrophe in history.
Live: State of emergency declared in Marlborough; heavy rain expected overnight in Tasman
More than 400 homes have had to be evacuated in the Nelson area.
Stunning reason woman in labour boots husband out of delivery room
"He chose to be an a****** in the delivery room. This is disgusting behaviour."
'It's not fair': Dangerous Aussie Comancheros boss to be deported to NZ
He's been convicted and is suspected of many other crimes. Now he'll be on NZ shores.
Mid-air horror: Panic on Air NZ flight from LA as masks drop, emergency declared
'This is an emergency. This is an emergency. Put on your mask,' passengers were told.
Murder charge after death at property in South Auckland
Police were called to the Ōtāhuhu address at 8pm last night.
Sharma fronts after claims of 'cover up', accuses PM of 'lying'
The rogue Labour MP is fronting on Newstalk ZB this morning.
Naked motel owner found with woman, bong, syringes, meth pipe in police sting
Police were monitoring Anthony Lynch's communications as he offered drugs for sale.
Judge changes little boy's name to avoid links to criminal dad
Mother types boy's name into Google and gets hits on his father's violent offending.
'Unbelievable': How Govt crackdown failed to protect women from surgical mesh harm
"It is unbelievable ... someone needs to take some accountability for this."
Trump-backing billionaire Peter Thiel's NZ luxury lodge plan sunk
Panel says 1165sq m lodge is too dominant in the outstanding natural landscape.
'Just enjoying our night': Three friends describe sudden, unprovoked attack as pal beaten to death
Prosecutors say Nigel Fuatimu was already unconscious when he was bashed with a brick.
Former ABs coach: The Ian Foster mistake that has now been addressed
Hart believes Foster failed to listen to feedback from players at the end of last year.
Armed police respond to 'serious assault' in Otahuhu
Cordon in place while police work to determine circumstances of reported assault.
Sideswipe: Like a scarecrow, for meat robbers?
A daily column looking at humorous, satirical and simply strange news.
'Horrific case': Remains found in bags identified as two children
Police said the details will be 'extremely upsetting news for the community to hear'.
How a $1.8 billion roading plan was put on ice - and then brought back to life
The $1.8 billion plan for the Wellington region was effectively put on ice in 2018.
Ram raid threat: Is it time for harsher punishments and law changes?
Knee-jerk policies rarely address the root of the problem, criminology expert says.