Regional council $952,000 over budget on legal fees
$277,000 of the total cost related to prosecutions.
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His daughter was slain by her ex-tutor. He wants staff-student relationships banned
Father of student killed by tutor Clayton Weatherston says change is needed.
'Inappropriately personal': Massage workers harassed, underpaid and sacked
Young and vulnerable migrants underpaid by more than $12,000 over six-month ordeal.
Heavy rain, winds lash Auckland; cold blast moves north
Aucklanders urged to follow forecasts as heavy rain and strong winds hit city.
Waitaki Boys' High School students filmed in brutal assault
Footage of a violent attack on a Waitaki schoolboy 'should never have happened'.
'Entrenched' conman with 75 convictions denied parole
Crimes ranged from selling non-existent items to stealing a commercial floor scrubber.
Man jailed for 'prolonged violence and degradation'
Kelly attacked the woman after returning home from a Stopping Violence course.
Man missing overboard from ship off Otago coast, search effort halted
'There is little chance he has survived,' Maritime NZ said in a statement.
River flooding costs hit $100m a year
Weather-related damage may soon be as destructive as earthquakes.
'Unacceptable': Prison slammed over CCTV cameras covering bathrooms
Some of the prisoners affected were under the age of 18.
'Decade of hell': Parents' grief after son's suicide
No recommendations in Coroner's report despite criticisms of health professionals.
Family stunned by son's cancer diagnosis in Scotland
Family forced to stay in Glasgow for six months of treatment for Arran.
Judge minces no words with meat thief
Delivery driver returned to see Elyse Wilson loading slabs of meat into her car.
Junior rugby players in tears after coach allegedly attacked
Assault alleged after coach finished refereeing a game for eight-year-olds.
'If I didn't know who I was, my whakapapa, I wouldn't have the opportunity to...save my life'
Dr Karyn Paringatai found a history of cancer in her family that has helped to save her.
Solved: Mystery of wattle bird evolution
Why kokako and tieke split from their South Island kin about three million years ago.
Covid BA.2 variant vanquished
Testing reveals last bastion for the initial Omicron variant has dropped to zero per cent.
'Epic skiing': Southern skifields extend seasons
Lifts on 'fantastic' snow-blanketed slopes will remain operating into October.
Party drug capital: Top city for MDMA use in NZ revealed
Wastewater testing finds the centres flush with meth, cocaine and mollies.
Cat controls: 'We need to do better'
Forced registration and desexing are part of a petition to get moggies under control.
A man with a blackened face, a hatchet and an unlikely story
Police find Timothy Wilson sitting in a car with no number plates, and discover much more.
Prolific burglar's early release from prison
Man broke into homes of the affluent, costing victims $120,000 during a seven-month spree.
Public warned to keep away from humpback whale carcass on Otago beach
The 9.7m long juvenile humpback was first seen floating off the coast a fortnight ago.
Drug-driver smashes into family car, toddler badly maimed
Jotham Miller said the wind caused his erratic driving but blood test revealed the truth.
'Lucifer is my DJ': Man who trashed police station gets his wish to be sent to jail
Jeremy Ching's vandalism spree earns a nine-month prison sentence at a hectic hearing.
Polytechnic system 'a national disgrace': Ex-CEO seeks apology from Chris Hipkins
Phil Ker says problems in the education system are not being addressed.
'Distasteful... repugnant': Mayor slams transgender concerns
A woman raises concern about use of changing rooms at public pool, to mayor's disgust.
Axe murderer who tried to rape victim's daughter paroled
Anthony Phillip Hitchcock was one of the first to be sentenced to life imprisonment in NZ.
Wastewater tests suggest peak Omicron wave has passed
A steady drop in results from wastewater testing in all southern sites - except two.
Ardern's local government reassurance greeted with scepticism
Co-governance concerns boil over after PM speaks at a local government conference.
Mother terrorised: Daughter barred from contacting her
Obsessive-compulsive disorder compels woman to repeatedly terrorise her mother.
'Mad Magpie' cricket thug re-called for sentencing
Wicket-keeper has 11 assault convictions, including punching an umpire in the head.
Bloody saliva spat at police, paramedic kicked in groin
Dylan Owens positioned his body before launching both feet into the pelvis of a paramedic.
Baker's wife fined for her part in exploiting workers
Partner knew what was happening so she's also liable, authority rules.