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Bravery medal recipient dies
A New Zealand man awarded the highest award for civilian bravery has died. John Gregson, 91, received the George Cross in 2014 for his actions during WWII.
A New Zealand man awarded the highest award for civilian bravery has died. John Gregson, 91, received the George Cross in 2014 for his actions during WWII.
Wellington Hospital took a leaf out the NZ Police's book during New Years' Eve, busting out the breathalysers for people coming through the emergency department.
Offender alleged to have demanded money and assaulted a young man.
Former Kiwi tree surgeon left detailed plans for eco developments
The toll of sugary drinks on the health of Pacific Island people is an issue close to the heart of 23-year-old Paul Nai, who is leading a new study on cultural drivers of consumption.
Police renew focus on Pine Beach camp in hunt for evidence
A NZ family is mourning the loss of their2-year-old girl after she tragically drowned after she was found unconscious in a backyard swimming pool.
An Australian child recovery specialist has delayed his trip to New Zealand by a day as transtasman authorities discuss who should
Emergency services are attending a three-car pile-up on SH1 in the Manawatu District this afternoon.
The murderer on parole shot Karl Kuchenbecker and wounded seven others.
COMMENT: Forward planning for walking and cycling in urban areas hasn't previously been great.
Mana Thaugland waited until the women were at their most vulnerable - alone and unaware - then he struck, catching them by surprise to snatch their bags.
Both the holiday road toll and last year's entire toll are the worst they've been in years.
2016 has won GeoNet's "dubious honour" of having the largest amount of recorded earthquakes in the network's history.
Two young men in a kayak managed to haul a 150kg shark to shore in the Bay of Plenty last night.
The thieves who broke into Gun City and stole BB guns and air rifles probably wanted firearms, the chain's owner says.
Creating "designer" ecosystems for degraded waterways could boost river restoration efforts around the country.
Firefighters in Kaiapoi, North of Christchurch, are attending a large blaze near the Waimakariri River this afternoon.
A baby girl born at 12.01 this morning is likely to hold the title of first New Zealander born in 2017. In fact, she could be the
Eight people were arrested after a police raid of 12 tents at the Rhythm & Vines music festival at Gisborne yesterday.
The MetService is forecasting rain for much of New Zealand today, perhaps ruining plans for post-party barbecues and sunbathing.
Tennis legend Serena Williams welcomed in the New Year with a trip to Waiheke Island, describing the destination as "gorgeous" and "just so beautiful".
Five helicopters with monsoon buckets have been dispatched to the Far North in a bid to bring a large scrub fire under control.
Thousands of people witnessed a large scrub fire on Mt Wellington's volcanic cone last night.
BB guns were stolen during a burglary at Gun City in Penrose just after midnight.
The holiday road toll stands at 17, rising overnight with the deaths of two pedestrians in Northland.
A man who evaded police for more than 370 days has been caught.
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Counties Manukau Police have this evening arrested a man who has evaded police for months. Milton Lester Hira was arrested tonight