Arrest after fatal hit-and-run
A 24-year-old man has been arrested over the death of an elderly Wanganui woman in a hit-and-run yesterday.
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Grandfather of Kahui twins admits lying
The slain Kahui twins' grandfather today admitted lying to police to protect his son Chris, an inquest into the twins' deaths has heard.
Inquest: Cru Kahui not taken to hospital after breathing stopped
The Kahui twins' grandfather drove 50km to search for their mum when baby Cru stopped breathing, instead of taking him 4km to hospital, an inquest hears.
Auckland train lines reopen after fire
A trackside fire has shut down train services on Auckland's Southern and Eastern line between Otahuhu and Papakura.
$28 million winner: I waited six hours to tell my wife
A 'humble and hard-working' pig hunter from Papakura went to work and waited six hours on Monday before telling his wife he'd won $28.7m.
Papakura pig hunter becomes latest Lotto millionaire
A pig hunting father who vowed never to return to Wellington made an exception when he found out he was Lotto's latest multi-millionaire.
Powerball winner asks for privacy
The winner of the $28.7m Lotto Powerball prize is 'taking their time' deciding what to do, New Zealand Lotteries says.
Left-leaning council for Len Brown
The first Auckland Council has been decided, and it has a centre-left look about it, which will make life easier for Super Mayor Len Brown.
Rugby loses future champion
Ezra Sitagata, 7, could 'pass and tackle like a pro' but he had to tell his team he had cancer.
Dita De Boni: Navigating work as a solo parent
Dita De Boni on how the welfare reforms might impact solo parents.
Abused pup used as basketball
A puppy has been rehomed in an animal shelter after being kicked, struck against a tree and thrown through a basketball hoop by four boys.
<i>Element Restaurant</i>, Papakura
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Stabbed cop's secret life
Detectives are trying to piece together the secret life of a police officer who was stabbed to death in his home last weekend.
Police murder accused in court
A 16-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with the murder of an off-duty police officer.
Teen, 16, charged after officer stabbed at home
An off-duty police officer stabbed to death in his own home appears to have known his attacker but police will not comment on whether the accused killer was a relative.