NZ's biggest-ever tax fraudster appeals after $17.3 million con
John Richard Bracken pleaded not to be sent back to prison.
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'Overwhelmed by generosity': Almost $100,000 raised to support Joseph Day's family
The New Zealander's body was found in Avon Gorge, in the UK, on Tuesday.
'Incredibly traumatic': Three people stabbed at restaurant, one person in custody
'Incredibly traumatic event' for people dining and working at restaurant, police say.
Hamish Clark: No one should have to pay full rates to endure Christchurch's foul-smelling stench
OPINION: No quick fix to stink in East Christchurch.
'I did start to feel suicidal': Endometriosis patient's agonising wait for treatment
"Not because I wanted to die, but because the pain was so unbearable," 20-year-old says.
Terror probe confirmed: Focus on Chch gunman's early radicalisation
Spotlight also on how terrorist got gun licence - and if he was a lone wolf.
Enchanter tragedy: Maritime NZ documents reveal past near-miss/complaint
Maritime NZ documents showed the Enchanter had a near-miss in March 2017.
Recent ram-raids prompt revamp of bollard installation process
The process to install bollards was reportedly quite complicated in the past.
Omicron outbreak: Heartland warning after multiple rest home deaths
Health boss says rest home deaths highlight risks to 'vulnerable population'.
New Zealand's divorce numbers hit lowest level since 1979
In 2021, the divorce rate was 6.2 divorces per 1000 estimated existing marriages.
8454 new Covid cases, 24 deaths including child under 10 as new variants arise
There are 481 people in hospital, including 14 people in ICU or HDU.
Years of sexually abusing two granddaughters sees Northland man jailed for six years seven months
Northland man jailed six years seven months for years of, abuse against granddaughters
Terror in aisle seven: Inside the Dunedin Countdown knife attack
Those first on the scene of the Dunedin Countdown knife attack speak for the first time.
Countdown stabbing: Man jailed 13 years for frenzied knife attack
The man responsible for a knife attack at a Dunedin supermarket has been jailed.
Kiwi as: 45 words and phrases every tourist should know
Don't be an egg and avoid a mare by brushing up on these classic Kiwi phrases.
Trio appeal murder convictions for leaving man to die in carpark
The trio are appealing their convictions for murdering Pierclaudio Raviola.
Former Christchurch mayor Sir Bob Parker's quirky city apartment up for sale
Estate agents describe flat as "gritty, recklessly urbane".
Portia Woodman on 200 tries milestone and learning to love losing
Northlands Portia Woodman is now a Women's Sevens top all-time try scorer
Alleged carjacking at Waipū: Police still looking for woman
Suspected carjackers Levi Reeves and August Lemon have made initial court appearances.
Immigration adviser botched visa, lied to student
Fake signature and false phonecall were part of Qing Tian's deceit.
Wellington house price growth second weakest in the country
Only Auckland performed worse than Wellington in house price growth this quarter.
Wellingtonians urged to protect their cars as theft spree continues
The spike in thefts began in February.
'Urgent' gang laws, unused for decades, deemed a failure - research
Some of the introduced offences haven't been used in more than 20 years.
100 teens in Wellington street brawl, throw cans at police
It took about 35 officers to clear the area.
Serious concerns for missing 67-year-old Hamilton woman
Barbara was last seen yesterday evening, heading on foot towards Ohaupo Rd in Hamilton.
'Distressing and complex': Police minister responds to youth crime spike
At least 45 children or teens are allegedly behind eight recent crimes and ram raids.
New kids on the block: Hollywood star scores waterfront NZ location for burger chain
Superstar brothers' burger outlet is moving into the site of a former well-known eatery.
'Safe and sensible': The schools sticking with mask mandates
Some schools join doctors' and scientists' call for classroom mask mandate over winter.
Police accused of being 'heavy-handed' post-March 15 guns crackdown
Lawyer claims police "hysterical" after Chch attacks in use of warrantless searches.
Paraglider taken to hospital after Christchurch cliff rescue
The paraglider had been "picked up by the wind" and landed partway down a cliff.
'Massive haul': NZ-built superyacht used to smuggle $300m of cocaine
The vessel was seized off the English coast with 2000kg of cocaine on board.
'I'm a product of the system'; Natalie Fenton back in jail
Natalie Roselyn Fenton was 15 when she murdered Raymond Mullins at his home.
Hound stood down for failure to chase
Greyhound owner annoyed at decision to stand dog down after she looked at a competitor.