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In this month's A Moment In Crime we look at the Claire Hills murder.
Missing man: Police search stretches into second day
Police are asking people to check any personal CCTV footage for signs of the 72-year-old.
NZ Post worker shaken after receiving racist message
The worker was delivering a parcel on a street in Christchurch.
Teacher turmoil: Mystery surrounds reason staffer stood down
A teacher has been stood down at Marlborough Boys' College but the reasons are secret.
Police want convicted child abuser's Google account destroyed
Should our tech giants be doing more when it comes to child sexual abuse material online?
Wellington Mayor at odds with his own taskforce on three waters
Mayor was encouraged to openly support the reforms, but instead he's on the fence.
Criminals released back into communities after stalled deportations
Victim 'adamantly opposed' to release.
Exclusive: How TV story on 'trash' 501 deportees made it to air
Emails show Channel 9 fed names of Kiwi deportees by Australian Border Force.
Hoax 111 call: Rescue chopper part of large-scale callout
Police dealing with hoax calls don't want kids to fear calling 111 in a real emergency.
'Bins flying' and 'girl fell flat on face': Fullers ferry crashes at Hobsonville Pt
No one has been injured, damage is being investigated.
'I think it's time to move on': Chief coroner in charge of Whakaari/White Island and Christchurch terror attacks resigns
She was in charge of investigating many of New Zealand's high-profile coronial deaths.
Top chef left with a bad taste in his mouth after stoush with restaurateur
Restaurateur said the chef was using a burn injury as an excuse not to go to work.
'Chronically absent': Inquiry launched into NZ 'truancy crisis'
Official figures in May showed more than 60,000 students classified as chronically absent.
Watch: Security at Waiheke Island marina kicks protester in the face
'When you boot someone in the head that's not reasonable force.'
Clinical trials begin to create vaccine for RSV
A surge in cases of the respiratory virus is affecting babies across the country.
New life overnight: Mid Canterbury boy gets new heart after year-long wait
David Dirks' story touched the nation.
'I felt sick': Almost 90% of Wgtn's inner suburbs have character protection
Councillor left shocked by how much of the city has been 'locked up' from development.
Officials 'jumped the gun' on MIQ, says Viking Bay agent
Bloomfield said members on ship returning to New Plymouth for MIQ, however port rejects
Hospitality union: There's a wage shortage, not a worker shortage
Restaurant and cafe owners claim there aren't enough locals to fill hospitality jobs.
Green gold: Avocado powder tipped as super food
A new Kiwi company is turning small reject avocados into a freeze-dried super food.
Dinosaur man beats meth, declares war on litter
Travis Takutai and his kids are raising rubbish clean-up awareness in Whangārei.
Drilling at Miramar's Mt Crawford raises concern among some iwi members
Taranaki Whānui and MHUD are investigating another housing development above Shelly Bay.
Freeze on Queensland and NSW travel bubble extended
There is no date on when the travel freeze will be lifted.
Analysis: Everyone wants saliva testing in MIQ, so why are we still waiting?
Progress on saliva testing is going at a snail's pace, and it's not MIQ workers' fault.
Dog attack: Woman's two-hour surgery after 'horrific' pitbull mauling
Dog tore woman's face open, bit her legs and neck, husband says.
Access to miracle drug a 'lifeline' for cystic fibrosis patients with no hope
Drug company to fund miracle drug for those with CF who have exhausted all options.
700,000 Kiwis over 60 haven't had first Covid jab
Many people over 65 years old have been frustrated at being unable to get vaccinated.
Wellington's new record of 3572 bus cancellations in June
The city is struggling with driver shortages and preparing to reduce peak-hour timetables.
More feral dogs seen on under-siege Far North farm
Farmer wants a cull of feral dogs before more animals are killed.
'Treat it like it's Covid': Mum fighting for daughter's life as RSV soars
A Napier mum is terrified of losing her four-month-old daughter who is in ICU with RSV.
Comment: Greens dodge a bullet over Wellington housing plan vote
People were shocked, but councillor Iona Pannett was never going to vote against heritage.